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February 2023 Edition
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The Estill County Clover Press
January/February 2023
If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."
- Zig Ziglar
Hello 4-Her’s!
Hope you all have had a great start to the new year! With clubs, school programs, and camp planning in the works, we have a lot that is going to be coming up in the coming months.
Teen Retreat
Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp with your fellow teens February 24-February 26. This is an awesome leadership based event for youth in 9th-12th grades. Deadline to register is February 10th and the cost is $80.00!
Camp Jekyll
Middle Schoolers, join us for a marine wildlife adventure! We will spend 2 nights and 3 days at Camp Jekyll, a Georgia 4-H facility, taking classes focused on environmental education in a marine environment! Price includes an overnight stop on the first day, as well as meals and lodging at camp. Cost is $275.00 and limited spots are available!
4-H Capitol Experience
SAVE THE DATE: March 14th,2023
A Capitol Experience is a great way for youth to learn more about our state, its leaders and government. This experience will be many 4-H members’ first trip to the Capitol and their first glimpse into government and the political process.
Teen Summit
Middle Schoolers, 4-H Teen Summit is a 3 day, 2 night conference just for you! Go ahead and mark your calendar for Thursday, March 16th through Saturday, March 18th. Spend three days connecting with other middle school 4-H'ers from around the state, developing your teambuilding and leadership skills and learning about all that 4-H has to offer middle school students. Cost is $125.00 and limited spots are available!
Lastly, more details about Estill County 4-H Camp (June 6-9) and Cloverbud Camp will be coming soon! Thank y’all for being a part of the Estill County 4-H family in 2023!
/s/ Taylor Miles, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
LaDonna Dawes, 4-H Program Assistant
Estill County 4-H Sewing Camp - for Estill County Youth age 9-18
During Sewing Camp youth will learn sewing skills from threading a needle and sewing a button, to using a sewing machine and completing a project for our 4-H Expo.
Participants will divide into 2 groups - Group A and Group B. All youth will be at the first two meetings together. The dates for the camp are listed below. Please check your calendars before calling to sign up. Youth will need to commit to all meetings to participate. When signing up you will need to pick Group A or Group B. Please note, there are limited spots available for each group. All supplies will be furnished.
Group A
- March 8th at 4:00 p.m. - All participants
- March 14th at 4:00 p.m. - All participants
- March 21st at 5:00 p.m. - *this is the only meeting that will be held at 5:00 p.m.
- March 29th at 4:00 p.m.
Group B
- March 8th at 4:00 p.m. - All participants
- March 14th at 4:00 p.m. - All participants
- March 22nd at 4:00 p.m.
- March 30th at 4:00 p.m.
*Completed project will be kept at the office to enter in the 4-H Expo and will be available for pickup after the Expo in July (date TBD).
Sewing Camp will be held at the Estill County Extension Office, 76 Golden Court, Irvine, KY 40336.
To sign up and for more information call 606-723-4557
Estill County 4-H Teen Club presents:
Let the Games Begin
Estill County Middle and High School teens are invited to a fun-filled evening with games, competitions, and door prizes at the Estill County Cooperative Extension Office.
Admission: 1 non-perishable food item
Friday, February 10, 2023
5:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Included
*Register by February 9th by calling 606-723-4557
Take a chance and see what 4-H can do for you
Estill County 4-H Horse Club
For Estill County Youth age 9-18
Estill County 4-H Horse Club will be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Estill County Extension Office (76 Golden Court, Irvine). If you are interested in learning about the different breeds of horses, general horse care, and more - this club is for you!
The next meeting will be Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
To sign up or for more details on the 4-H Horse Club call 606-723-4557.
Save the Date - March 14, 2023
Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience
Sponsored by Kentucky 4-H Foundation and Kentucky Association of Extension 4-H Agents
For more details contact taylor_miles@uky.edu
Join Areas C1-C4 for Camp Jekyll Environmental Education Trip
April 4-7, 2023
Join us for a marine wildlife adventure! We will spend 2 nights and 3 days at Camp Jekyll, a 4-H facility, taking classes focused on environmental education in a marine environment! Price includes an overnight stop on the first day, as well as meals and lodging at camp.
Total cost: $275 ($75 dues with application; $100 due February 15; $100 due March 15)
For 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Participants will attend an Educational/Orientation Day March 1 from 10a.m. - 3p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Service
Contact taylor_miles@uky.edu for registration information
*An orientation date for participants will be scheduled at a later date.
Area C1-C4 Teen Retreat Disco Party
Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26
Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp
Cost: $80
Deadline: February 10
For grades 9-12
Contact Taylor Miles, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development at taylor_miles@uky.edu for details and application
4-H Summit
Middle School Leadership Conference
March 16-18
Meet middle schoolers from across the state! Choose workshops of interest to you, participate in a community service project and much more!
Registration is $125 and opens on January 30, 2023. Deadline is February 27, 2023. For more information or to sign-up, email taylor_miles@uky.edu. Limited spaces available.
