5-9 year olds explore fun, hands-on 4-H activities from taste science to hovercrafts. Meets monthly at the Agricultural Conference Center.
Next meetings:
Thursday, March 1, 6:00
Thursday, April 5, 6:00
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
4-H Teen Retreat
Join us for the District 4-H Teen Retreat!
March 30-31
Swannanoa 4-H Center
Teen Retreat is a great way to meet others in 4-H, get
inspired, learn more about 4-H opportunities, and have fun!
Cost: $65.00
Registration deadline:
March 2 by noon
Friday evening:
dinner, opening meeting, organized games, 4-H campfire
Saturday: 3
workshops, and lunch
Workshop topics include options such as teamwork,
leadership, citizenship and more!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Video Games Meet STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
For those who love video games (5th grade on up), here is a competition
to design original video games. Due date is March 12.
If all else, maybe the website could offer some ideas to harness education, math and science to the appeal of video games- The Resource section lists some game-making platforms http://www.stemchallenge.org/
If all else, maybe the website could offer some ideas to harness education, math and science to the appeal of video games- The Resource section lists some game-making platforms http://www.stemchallenge.org/
Friday, January 27, 2012
NC OMK (NC Operation Military Child) is excited to announce the 5th Annual NC Operation: Military Kids Visual Arts Contest. The contest is open to all North Carolina youth. Age categories are 5-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, and 16-19. Designed to introduce youth to the Visual Arts as a part of the 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum, youth will utilize their skills and their artistry to capture their views of America and patriotism.
This year’s themes are:
- Love of the USA
- All American Kids
- Spirit of Patriotism
- Military Life
- Honoring Our Heroes
Contest rules and guidelines can be found at www.nc4h.org/military/index/
Eligibility of Photos: All photographs must have been taken by youth between the dates of May 1, 2011 and the time of entry. Photos may be submitted only one time and in only one division and class to the North Carolina Operation: Military Kids photography contest.
Eligibility of Artwork: All artwork must have been created by youth between the dates of May 1, 2011 and the time of entry. Artwork may be submitted only one time and in only one division and class to the North Carolina Operation: Military Kids Visual Arts contest.
Entry Deadline: ENTRIES must arrive in the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Office, postmarked no later than Monday, April 30, 2012.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Research Apprenticeship Program
Hands-on, residential program in science research for high school juniros and seniors.
June 24-July 20
If you have interest in careers in the food, agricultural, environmental, family and consumer sciences, this may be for you
Live on campus of NC A&T and work under the direction of top research scientists to produce an independent research project.
Applications Due February 28
For information, click Here
Monday, January 23, 2012
High School Students
NC State University is offering a hands-on learning opportunity for students to explore a variety of potential fields, including aquatic ecology, fish biology, aquaculture, conservation biology, veterinary medicine, fisheries management, and other related fields.
It is our hope to distribute this information to a variety of students, so students know about the opportunity and can apply if interested. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about our 2012 NC State University Aquatic Sciences Day Camp that will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
The application deadline in February 1st, 2012.
Our website offers information about the upcoming camp along with the online application:
http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/
High School Students
NC State University is offering a hands-on learning opportunity for students to explore a variety of potential fields, including aquatic ecology, fish biology, aquaculture, conservation biology, veterinary medicine, fisheries management, and other related fields.
It is our hope to distribute this information to a variety of students, so students know about the opportunity and can apply if interested. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about our 2012 NC State University Aquatic Sciences Day Camp that will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
The application deadline in February 1st, 2012.
Our website offers information about the upcoming camp along with the online application:
http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/
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