2014 4-H Fall Leaders Day

Fall Day is open to all adult volunteers and those interested in becoming a volunteer. This year the NC Leader’s Fall Day will be held on Saturday, November 8th in Alamance County at Alamance Community College. The purpose of the “Fall Day” is to introduce leaders to new curriculum and provide the opportunity to do hands on workshops with the current 4-H Curriculum. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to meet other 4-H Volunteers from around our district and learn about some great programming. If you are interested in attending, please call 401-8025 by October 24th to register or for additional information.

Service Opportunity: Media Smart Youth Teen Leaders Program - OCT 24, 2014 DEADLINE

Check out NIH’s new #MediaSmartYouth (MSY) Teen Leaders Program! NIH is accepting applications from young adults ages 15 to 20 to carry out MSY, a 10-lesson curriculum that explores media, nutrition, and physical activity. Leaders get community service hours and recognition from the NIH, plus training and $1,000 for program expenses. A great project for 4-H’ers! Applications are due October 24. http://go.usa.gov/pCwY

Cultivate: Crop Science Teen Weekend

October 24-26th, 2014

Boiled peanuts, putting practice and other agronomic mischief will be unfolding at NC State on October 24-26, 2014 for our first ever, inaugural Crop Science Teen Weekend. "Cultivate" is a brand new program that invites High school-aged youth (sophomores, juniors and seniors) to apply for a residential agronomy experience where hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of Crop Science possibilities will abound.

Youth will delve into the process of breeding and transforming crops, try their hand at growing and harvesting a diverse selection of agronomic commodities, and discover innovative means by which Crop Science is growing a better world. Youth will visit a variety of agriculture field sites, including our NCSU Crops Teaching Garden, Agroecology Student Farm, Lonnie Poole Golf Course or maybe Carter-Finley field and others. Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities.

Apply Now!

The cost of the weekend will be $40 with applications due Friday, October 17th. Notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. Youth can apply now at: http://go.ncsu.edu/cultivate or for more information, visit the Cultivate website.

Please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7346/ 919.886.3424 or Carla Cave, cccave@ncsu.edu with any questions or comments. 

National Youth Science Day

Wednesday, October 8^th 

Cost: $10 (includes snack)         

Ages: 7+

This year Surry County 4-H will be participating in an exciting, interactive learning experience that engages thousands of youth across the country in conducting the National Science Experiment. Come design an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims. Youth will learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global issue. Join us on Wednesday, October 8^th 3:30-5:00 pm at Surry County Cooperative Extension Office.

Please register by Wednesday, October 1^st by calling 401-8025.