Discover the Leader in You Conference
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00
DECEMBER

Discover the Leader in You Conference

December 14th, 2024 10am - 3pm

Somerset County 4-H Center

310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

$35 Per Person

4-H members in grades 6-8 are invited to attend this leadership conference. You will have fun, meet new friends and develop leadership and personal development skills that you can utilize in school, in your 4-H club, and in your community.

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4-H Winter Camp
Feb
7
to Feb 9
FEBRUARY

4-H Winter Camp

Dates:

February 7-9, 2025

Location:

L.G. Cook 4-H Camp (100 Struble Rd, Branchville, NJ 07826)

Join us for a fun-filled weekend with other 4-H’ers from Warren and Sussex Counties! Workshops, games, and challenges await you!

INFORMATION

ARRIVAL TIME AT CAMP: Between 8:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025

DEPARTURE TIME FROM CAMP: 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 9, 2025

COST: $100.00 (non-refundable) this includes transportation

Scholarships are available – Contact Lisa Rothenburger at (908) 526-6644 or rothenburger@njaes.rutgers.edu

TRANSPORTATION: We are offering a bus service for all participants. The bus will leave the 4-H Center

Friday, February 7 at 6:55pm. It will pick up from camp on Sunday, February 9 at 11am and return to the 4-H Center approximately 12 noon. This cost is included in the camp fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and sign the Event Permission form and return it with your check for $100.00 (payable to the Somerset County 4-H) to the 4-H Office by Friday, January 17, 2025.

Space is limited so return your application early!

WHAT TO BRING: 3 changes of warm layered clothing for winter outdoor sports, 2 pair of boots or waterproof shoes, sleeping bag, pillow, extra socks, towel, toiletries, pajamas, indoor games, etc.

Each person should bring:

 Fruit (bag of apples, bag of oranges, bunch of bananas, whatever)

 Baked goods OR chips OR candy to share (baked goods can be store bought)

 A reusable mug/cup for warm or cold drinks

We will provide all meals, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, milk, and juice .

Space is limited. First come, first serve so sign up early!

Registration Required

Register HERE

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4-H Prep/Cloverbud Winter BRRReakfast
Feb
8
8:00 AM08:00
FEBRUARY

4-H Prep/Cloverbud Winter BRRReakfast

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

TED BLUM 4-H CENTER, 310 MILLTOWN RD, BRIDGEWATER NJ

Prep/Cloverbud Winter BRRReakfast: February 8, 2025

8:30-10:30 AM; 4-H Center

All 4-H Prep/Cloverbud members (grades K - 3) and their families are invited!

Food, Games, Crafts & More! Free Admission.

Contact jbrochinsky@co.somerset.nj.us with questions.

 

Registration Required, info coming soon!

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Somerset County 4-H Public Presentations
Mar
18
to Mar 20
MARCH

Somerset County 4-H Public Presentations

  • Ted Blum 4-H Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Somerset County 4-H’ers are invited to participate in Public Presentations! This opportunity was crafted to give our members a way to express their interests and passions while practicing their public speaking skills. 4-H members can choose between presenting in-person or participating in a Zoom live event.

Resources for Public Presentations can be found here: Public Presentations Resources

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Food 'n Fun!
Mar
23
4:00 PM16:00
MARCH

Food 'n Fun!

SAVE THE DATE

MARCH 23, 2024

TED BLUM 4-H CENTER, 310 MILLTOWN RD, BRIDGEWATER NJ

What is Food ‘N Fun?

Food ‘N Fun is a friendly, food-themed event open to ALL Somerset County 4-H Clubs. Participants share their creativity by selecting a theme and planning a menu and table setting around that theme. Themes do not have to be club related. Past themes have included Disney, Jungle, Sports, Harry Potter, and Big Foot - the possibilities are endless!

 

Participating club members will each contribute a food or drink (prepared at home), along with the recipe if possible. Clubs will also include an attractive menu and a poster that shows how their menu selections fit into the MyPlate guidelines.

 

OBJECTIVES

1.    To give club members an opportunity for creative and artistic expression through food preparation and table setting.

2.    To challenge youth on knowledge of basic nutrition principles.

3.    To challenge youth in basic food preparation and safety skills when preparing and presenting food as a real-life skill.

4.    To encourage youth to eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy.

5.    To encourage youth to engage in conversation and social etiquette.

6.    To provide youth opportunities for public speaking through explaining their dish in conversation and presentation of their meal.

7.    To provide an opportunity for 4-H clubs to work together as a team, learn from peers and mentors and have fun through “learning by doing”.

 

LOCATION

Gymnasium at the Ted Blum 4-H Center

 

REGISTRATION

Information coming soon.

 

Leaders, email Jennifer Korneski, Healthy Living Program Coordinator at korneski@co.somerset.nj.us to register your club and include the following:

·         Club Name

·         Theme

·         Participating member names

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4-H Family Camp
May
30
to Jun 1
MAY, JUNE

4-H Family Camp

  • Lindley G Cook 4-H Camp (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Somerset County 4-H families are invited to L.G. Cook Camp for a weekend of hiking, archery, boating, fishing, crafts, games, a campfire with s’mores, and more! What a great way to relax and meet other 4-H’ers and their families.

Registration info coming soon.

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TOPS Camp 2025
Jun
30
to Jul 3
JUNE, JULY

TOPS Camp 2025

June 30-July 3, 2024

Somerset County 4-H TOPS Camp

TOPS Camp is a 5-day week of fun, friends, and fascination! With a combination of outdoor activities, educational workshops, experiments with science, and making new friends – this is the perfect week-long Summer Day Camp! Experience opportunities like woodworking, arts, theater, nature, animals, geology, Olympics, water fun, games, a field trip, guest speakers, dancing, cooking, tie-dying, leadership, and bonding!

Ages: Completed Grades 1-5

Registration/more info coming soon.

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4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens
Jul
1
to Jul 26
JULY

4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens

Embrace nature, create community, learn from experts, make new friends, and play outside at 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens.

New Jersey’s 70-year-old 4-H Camp program is joining with Rutgers Gardens to offer an exciting new Day Camp experience for Summer 2023. The program will combine the social/emotional learning of 4-H Camp’s friendly, communal, tech-free experience with the beautiful environment and educational opportunities of Rutgers Gardens.

Watch this video for a tour of the camp!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDQm2DcHO8

4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens is offering four sessions throughout the month of July for children ages 6 to 14.

2024 Schedule

Mini-Session One - Flora Festival: July 1st - July 3rd

Session Two - Fantastic Fauna: July 8th - July 12th

Session Three - Flora Festival: July 15th - July 19th

Session Four - Fantastic Fauna: July 22nd - July 26th

9am-4pm

Drop-off windows will run between 9:00-9:30am,

and Pick-up between 3:30-4:00pm.

Session One runs Monday through Wednesday.

Sessions Two, Three, and Four run Monday through Friday.

Limited spaces available.

For more info, click here: https://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/gardens.html

To register, click here: https://lgcookgardens.campbrainregistration.com/

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Dairy Careers 4-H Webinar
Jun
4
12:00 AM00:00
JUNE

Dairy Careers 4-H Webinar

Join via Zoom and explore multiple Dairy Industry Careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include professionals from American Dairy Association Northeast, Utah State University's Dairy Extension Specialist, a Dairy Nutritionist, and a Dairy Farmer! This free webinar is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore dairy careers you've never had the opportunity to hear about!

Register Here

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Dog Days 4-H Seminar Series
Apr
28
12:00 AM00:00
APRIL

Dog Days 4-H Seminar Series

Dog Days 4-H Seminar Series 

The Dog Days 4-H Seminar Series is open to 4-H members grades 6th and up in all project areas.  No previous dog knowledge required!  This is a virtual series held each Sunday starting April 28th through May 19th.  Each session will explore a specific aspect of our canine companions including breeds and their history, anatomy, behavior, and more!  Register HERE

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Bowwow Bonanza Presented by Wags & Whiskers
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00
APRIL

Bowwow Bonanza Presented by Wags & Whiskers

BOWWOW BONANZA PRESENTED BY WAGS & WHISKERS

Hosted by the Somerset County 4-H Wags & Whiskers Dog Club

Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM

(Doors open at 9:15 AM)

Return Entries by April 13, 2024to be listed in the Show Catalog

Entries will be accepted through April 18th, but may not be included in the Show Catalog

Please remember to bring a crate so your dog can rest between shows.

WHERE:

Somerset County 4-H Center (Ted Blum 4-H Center)

310 Milltown Road

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Questions? Please email Wags & Whiskers Leaders: Kris Hurlbut and Jessica von Spreckelsen at wags.whiskers4h@gmail.com or 732-713-4748 or 908-319-2876

Register Here

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NJ Be SMART
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00
APRIL

NJ Be SMART

NJ BE SMART is hosting a very important conversation about kids, guns and safety.

 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Caring Adults are invited to join via zoom:

 

April 18th. At 7:00 - 8:00PM

Please RSVP by visiting this link (zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting):

https://forms.gle/BjvFxjYpb7ujNge9A

This presentation is intended for an adult audience - Both gun owners and non gun owners.

Informative. Non-political and Timely. 

Endorsed by NJ Police Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, National P.T.O.  

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