Happy Holidays!

Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year's, Merry Festivus and all the rest!  However you choose to celebrate, please do so safely, and we'll look forward to seeing you in 2021.

Online Horse Judging Series

 

Texas 4-H Hour of Code

Come join Texas 4-H's Hour of Code event!  Our goal is to introduce 4-H members (and leaders too) to computer science through fun and engaging programming activities.  No prior programming experience is required.  This is intended for complete beginners of all ages.

Participants will need access to a computer (with speakers) and internet for the Zoom meeting and for the online lesson.  The lesson will be self-selected and self-guided, depending upon the interest and grade level of the participant.  For younger members, it is advised that a parent be present to assist, guide, and learn together.

For those with limited internet access, there are activities that can be downloaded and conducted offline.

To sign up for the Texas 4-H Hour of Code, go to http://t.ly/OvEy.  Registrants will be provided a link to the Zoom meeting during this registration process.  At 6 PM on December 17, we will begin with an overview of computer science and programming.  That will last no more than 1 hour.  Youth will then be directed to a site to select a self-guided themed lesson of their choosing, and at the end of their lesson they will be able to share their program with others.  Mentoring and troubleshooting support will be provided by STEM Ambassadors for an hour after the conclusion of the overview.

20-21 Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training

I would like to share with you the following video created by District 10 Extension Specialist Megan Logan dealing with the 20-21 Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training.  

You are invited BACKSTAGE - Share the Fun Project Leader Training

The District 4 4-H Share the Fun Committee would like to invite agents, 4-H parents, teen leaders, and volunteers to join us backstage on Friday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the Share the Fun categories. This workshop will be viewed in Zoom. Participants can choose to watch the live presentation or receive the recording once it becomes available.

To receive the Zoom link, register at https://grayson.agrilife.org/stfproject.

HBCU Virtual College Tour

Dallas County 4-H in partnership with the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Inc. is hosting a Virtual HBCU College Tour/Fair on Saturday November 14, 2020. Students will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from several HBCUS, learn about scholarships, win prizes and more! Please share with your students across the state and encourage them to register and join us this Saturday! Thank you !!

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz2sjKYuf6pACMZfqd2G4Dp68wI14s7VAvlaeNX_nioXNvvw/viewform 

An Evening with a Lieutenant Colonel on Veteran's Day

 On Veterans Day we will have the honor of  Professor of Military Science and Lieutenet Colonel David Marshall as our guest. This will happen via Zoom and if you would like, please attend via the following link:.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89520494185?pwd=OHN3WDc5YVdOV3hnZ2dCZndsNTBoZz09

Essential Elements

 

Here is the link to register:   

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4WIuDMj3dWXIZn

Virtual Ag Product ID Contest

 

Igniting Sparks Leadership Program

 

Link to register

Virtual 4-H Food Show Registration is open until midnight of October 15th

 Please see the flyer below for information about the upcoming Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show.  Registration is now live, please click here.

Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th) I would like to share the following 4-H marketing materials that have been translated into Spanish.  Please share as appropriate:

Happy National 4-H Week!

HAPPY NATIONAL 4-H WEEK!   It's time to celebrate across the Nation the program that has been changing youth lives for more than a century... A program in which Texas boasts the largest membership of any state... A program we all know and love... it's time to CELEBRATE 4-H!     Participate in the online challenge above while also enjoying celebrations in your community! Don't forget to rock that green for 4-H Spirit Day on October 7th! There are so many ways to celebrate this year! Click the button below for ideas and more!   LEARN MORE & DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show

Please see the flyer below for information about the upcoming Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show.  Registration is now live, please click here.

2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series Flyer/Registration

 We are excited to announce that the 2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series is open for registration! Youth will go along our completely self-paced program, where they will do their gardening activities with our YouTube Channel (MyExtension210). And of course…you get a FREE supply kit! Activities include: DIY Hydroponics, Container Gardening, Greenhouses, Photography contest… and much more!

Registration Dates: 9/24/20 – 10/1/20

Program Dates: 10/12/20 – 11/6/20

Time: Self-Paced

Location: YouTube.

Registration link:

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af2QAXdnsNw4q9v

Cost: Free! And you get a FREE supply kit. 

There will only be 40 spots open, and it will be first-come, first-serve! Please don’t hesitate to register. 

Below is the flyer.

4-H Photography Youth Volunteer Training

We are holding a virtual photography training aimed at intermediate and senior 4-H members to train them how to teach photography to other 4-H members and to help with the county photography contest.  Please email me to participate.

National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

  We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020 National 4-H STEM Day is opened! This year’s theme is “Mars Base Camp.” In this challenge, youth will learn about Mars missions and get to the know the red planet. They will learn about various concepts from computer science to space agriculture.

 

Date: October 10, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 CST/ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MST

Location: Zoom

Registration link: National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

 

Cost: Free

 

Only 50 families will have the chance to participate, and it is a first-come, first-served deal. So don’t hesitate to register.

Attached is the flyer.

Junior Master Photographer Ambassador Workshops

 Registration for the Junior Master Photographer training scheduled for September 26 is now active on 4HOnline.  As in the past, youth must have an active enrollment in order to register. 

A new location for the workshop has been secured and will take place in Kerrville at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.  Space is limited to the first 40 registered participants. 

Junior Master Photographer/Photography Ambassador Workshops

The Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer (JMP) program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts.  As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to return to their counties and districts to serve as teen leaders for the project. Additionally, Junior Master Photographers may be called upon by the County Extension Agent or 4-H Specialist to serve as photographers for various 4-H events and activities.  Only dedicated photography project youth wishing to expand their knowledge as well as service to others should apply for this opportunity.  In other words, youth do need to have a good working knowledge of their camera prior to attending this advanced training.

 

To be a certified Junior Master Photographer, candidates must:

·      Be in 7^th – 12^th grade

·      Attend BOTH Workshop I and Workshop II

·      Complete a competency test with a minimum score of 80%

·      Submit four photos taken by applicant demonstrating understanding of instruction

·      Participate in at least one practice event

·      Complete a photography community service activity

·      Take part in at least two organized project experiences

Although there is no yearly performance requirement, Junior Master Photographers are expected to return to counties and districts to help expand their photography programs. They receive the Junior Master Photographer pin and certificate. Certified JMPs in 9^th grade are eligible to apply to the State 4-H Photography Ambassador Program.

The JMP training consists of two one-day workshops.  Below are the details for both:

 

JMP Workshop I
Date:  Saturday, September 26
Location: Kerrville

Grades:  7-12
DSLR Camera Required

JMP Workshop II
Date:  Sunday, December 13

Location:  Dallas Research and Extension Center TBD

Grades:  7-12
Must have attended Workshop I

DSLR Camera Required

Dates and locations are subject to change depending on Covid-19 guidelines.

Update on office / Ribbons for County Contest

 Just wanted to give a quick update that in accordance with the Travis County stay at home order, we will continue work from home through December 15th.

Due to this, I will work on mailing out all the ribbons for the 2020 Travis County Photography contest over the next week or so.  Thank you for your patience in this process as we all learn to navigate this "new normal."

Congratulations to Luke Mash of Discover 4-H!

Just wanted to say congratulations to Luke Mash of Discover 4-H for completing the BSA Eagle Project.  The project was raised garden beds in front of St. Ignatius, Martyr’s food pantry.  Let's give thanks to those who are out helping others during this global pandemic.  People like Luke truly make a difference!

4-H Online

 Please note that although the new version of 4-H Connect called 4-H Online is currently up, it is recommended to wait until September 1st, 2020 to enroll as there are some issues still being worked out in the new system.  Thank you for your patience.

4-H with Athletes for Computer Science

 Registration Link:  https://www.pvamu.edu/cahs/4-H-with-afcs/

4-H STEM Challenge (Registration now full - THANK YOU)

EDIT:  Due to popular demand, this event is now full.  Thank you for your interest.

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020 National 4-H STEM Day is opened! This year’s theme is “Mars Base Camp.” In this challenge, youth will learn about Mars missions and get to the know the red planet. They will learn about various concepts from computer science to space agriculture.

Date: August 22, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 CST/ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MST

Location: Zoom

Registration link: PVAMU 4-H STEM DAY

Cost: Free

 

Experiment kits will be shipped directly to the youth’s home from National 4-H. Each kit serves four kids, so feel free to get the entire family involved! Only 50 families will have the chance to participate, and it is a first-come, first-served deal. So don’t hesitate to register.

Below is the flyer. 

Contact your local PVAMU 4-H Agent for more information.

Youth-led Creative Expression Contest to Prevent COVID-19 across Texas!

Request for Applications (RFA)

We are inviting young people from across Texas to submit creative materials (videos, digital art, murals) to promote behaviors that can prevent the spread of COVID-19. Materials will be used by schools, health departments, and other community groups to promote COVID-19 protective behaviors. This contest is being hosted by the COVID-19 Communications Team within the Health Promotion/Behavioral Sciences Department at UTHealth School of Public Health in partnership with community organizations across Texas.

GUIDELINES

• Submissions must be created by student(s) and supported by an identified parent, adult mentor, or sponsor. Parent/Guardian permission and signature are required with submission.
• K through 12 students, student clubs, after-school programs, youth nonprofit organizations, school wellness teams, and other youth-based groups are encouraged to apply.
• Creative expression content can be in English or Spanish and may include translation into other languages.
• Submissions can be either as an individual or as a group of youth. If completed as a group, we need permission forms from all youth involved with the submission.
• Creative expression content needs to be authentic and original, or it will be excluded from the competition. We will review for authentication and use of other’s materials or ideas.
• Creative expression content should link directly to any of the four main COVID-19 prevention behaviors (mask wearing, handwashing, social distancing, not touching your face). However, simple, direct, and brief content/message (e.g., short videos) is encouraged
• Multiple submission are allowed!

APPLICATION PROCESS & KEY DATES

1. Campaign Launch: Request for Applications (RFAs) will be sent on Friday, July 17^th, 2020.
2. Application Format: Applicants must submit the application from at https://sph.uth.edu/landing/covid-youth/.
3. Due Date:  Creative Expression Submissions are due Sunday, August 30, 2020.
4. Awards: 1^st - $300 Wal-mart e-gift card; 2^nd - $100 Wal-Mart e-gift card; Honorable recognition - Submissions will be posted on UTSPH Facebook page.
5. Notification of Awards: Participants will be notified of awards by September 30, 2020.
6. If you have any questions, contact Jacob Szeszulski at Jacob.Szeszulski@uth.tmc.edu (preferred) or call 1-713-500-9679.

2020 Virtual Agriculture Conservation Camp

I would like to share the following message from Jeremy Peaches regarding the Virtual Agriculture Science Conservation Camp:

Hello, 

Hope everyone is doing well.We're excited to announce this year we are partnering with Prairie View A&M Universities Cooperative Extension Program's 4-H & Youth Development Program to host our Agriculture Science Conservation Camp virtually!!!! Initial funding for this camp has been provided by The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, additional funding has been provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department- Game Wardens and State Representative Jarvis Johnson.

Our camp will take place July 27-29, 2020 and reach 85 elementary and middle school grades 3-8. The first two days educational sessions will be conducted online. On the third day students will take virtual field trips, students will learn about Prairie View A&M Universities College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) and about Black Western Culture from the Stevenson Ranch and agri-business from the R&S Deer Ranch.

Please see the attached registration link below. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me 

Thanks,

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey5vp3ksrdoLPBAUpvnlwwuqng-ocMxugb56fsFpg2W-biyw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Jeremy Peaches 

Prairie View A&M University 

Cooperative Extension Program 

Harris County 4H & Youth Development 

4‑H AT HOME: GARDENING, EXERCISE & WILDLIFE

4-H programs across the country are serving as education's first responders, continuing their mission to provide learning resources for all kids in every county. This week’s activities feature lessons in DNA, fruit batteries and water!

https://4-h.org/about/blog/4-h-at-home-gardening-exercise-wildlife/

Have a great 4-H 4th of July weekend!

TAMU Summer Horsemanship Schools Go Online!

Howdy! 

Please help us spread the word to all Texas youth about this opportunity to get personalized horsemanship instruction through an online video submission from June 29th-July 6th.

 Youth simply submit a 2-5 minute video (https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Xi0beEA3Wba4gl) of themselves riding with information about what they want to learn/improve and a Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School instructor will reply with useful training tips and feedback. Great practice for the upcoming State 4-H Horse Show! 

Youth Lab 2020 Deadline Extended

Greetings,

We are excited to announce that registration for the CEP 4-H Virtual Youth Lab is live and the deadline has been extended. The link to registration is on the attached flyer, as well as below.

The Youth Lab summer program reaches underserved teens in 8th, 9th , 10th  and 11th  grades from seven (7) urban counties and several rural counties within the State of Texas. The 4-H and Youth Development Unit of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University hosts the virtual camp to introduce young people to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers in agriculture. There are two overarching goals of this program:

1.) to increase the likelihood of youth from historically under-served/ underrepresented populations to pursue enrollment in post-secondary education

2.) to provide an awareness of and encourage interest to pursue careers in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) careers. These goals are parallel to the mission of S.A.L.E., Inc. by focusing on educating and developing the youth of Texas for careers in agriculture. 

The agenda for this program is set up with fun, exciting, and educational activities filled with guest speakers, virtual field trips, VR experience, college tours, and more.

If you have youth that would be interested in applying follow the link www.pvamu.edu/cahs/4-h-youth-lab-scholarship-application/   to apply by June 30, 2020. There is one recommendation letter required.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Nathan Tucker

Youth Lab 2020

Please see the attached flyer for Youth Lab 2020.

The link to apply is: www.pvamu.edu/cahs/4-h-youth-lab-scholarship-application/

PVAMU 4-H Operation College Access

We are excited to announce that registration for PVAMU 4-H Operation College Access is live. The link to registration is on the attached flyer, as well as below.

As a refresher on the program, youth will have the opportunity to learn how to maximize their college years by:

1. Identifying factors that impact learning and apply techniques and strategies to achieve personal, financial, academic, and career choices.
2. Develop an educational and career plan. Become knowledgeable of campus resources, learn strategies on building meaningful relationships, communicating effectively, and managing time.
3. Demonstrate comprehension in the areas of Title IV funding, scholarship, estimated/direct cost of attendance, and budgeting basics.

PVAMU 4-H Operation College Access Registration Link

CEP 4-H Photography Adult Volunteer Virtual Training

We are excited to announce that registration for the CEP 4-H Photography Adult Volunteer Virtual Training is live. The link to registration is on the attached flyer, as well as below.

The purpose and objectives of the training include:

Purpose

1. Extension county staff and volunteers will learn to conduct a virtual 4-H photography program in their county using available resources.

Objectives 

Participants will learn about:

1. Camera types and camera settings
2. Selecting a subject 
3. Composition
4. Lighting
5. Photo management and organization
6. Holding a county photography contest

Please click here to register.

Transition U: Monday, May 18th at noon

Purpose of the training:  to equip students and families with the tools to maximize the first-year college experience and beyond.  Focusing on cognitive development, academic planning, and financial aid literacy.   AGENDA Welcome and purpose : Jarren Small Introduction  of guest instructor: Jarren Small Training Agenda: Blake Simon Transition U Overview Implementing Transition U Q&A LINK TO REGISTER PVAMU 4-H Operation College Access You have three different days to choose from for the Operation College Access Digital Training

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