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Calendar: 4-H Youth Development events
Event:
Survivor: Explorer Camp

Could you survive in the wilds of North Dakota? Nature provides for all our basic needs, so come have fun building shelters, tracking animals, and discovering cool and exciting wilderness skills such as fire starting and orienteering. Youth will participate in after dark-challenges and compete in team-building activities to win the challenge trophy. Campers will sleep outside in a tent one night.

Date:July 14 - 18, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
STEAM Explorer Camp

Do you enjoy being creative with STEM activities? STEAM camp is your change to experience fun science, technology, engineering and match activities while incorporating art and creativity. The summer camp setting will allow campers to incorporate nature and the outdoors into their STEAM activities. Those will include Rube Goldberg machines, virtual reality, drones, rockets, robotics, food science and creative nature activities.

Date:July 14 - 18, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
North Dakota State Fair
Date:July 19 - 27, 2019
City:Minot, ND
Contact:
Dean Aakre for 4-H events

Phone: 701-231-8595
Fax: 701-231-8568
E-mail: dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.center.ndstatefair.com/
Event:
4-H Rube Goldberg State Contest @ NDSF

A RG is an overly complex contraption that does a simple task. The RG contraption uses everyday items in a series of chain-reaction steps that accomplish a task. Rube Goldberg allows youth to use physics, engineering, humor, and storytelling. Teams are encouraged to create a theme for their RG and incorporate their theme in the contraption.

Date:July 20, 2019
City:Minot, ND
Contact:
Lindsey Leker

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: lindsey.leker@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/rube_goldberg/
Event:
State 4-H Communication Arts Event

The state 4-H Communication Arts event will be held at the Ward County Administrative Building (Extension Office). Is not part of the state fair 4-H activities. First place participants from the district events will be invited to participate in demonstrations, speech, interpretive reading, dramatic presentations, mass media, electronic presentations, and FishTank: Youth Entrepeneurship.

Date:July 21, 2019
City:Minot, ND
Contact:
Dean Aakre

Phone: 701-231-8595
E-mail: dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/communication_arts/
Event:
Military Camp II

Strengthen your leadership and problem-solving skills by completing action-packed activities while forming lifelong bonds with other youth from military families. Develop self-confidence, communication and stress-management skills through team-building activities such as friendly competitions, water fun and much more.

Date:July 21 - 25, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
Military I Camp

Develop your self-confidence, problem-solving and stress-management skills while forming lifelong bonds with other youth from military families. Campers learn leadership, cooperation and communication skills through team-building activities such as friendly competitions, water fun and much more.

Date:July 21 - 25, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
4-H Consumer Decision Making State Contest @ NDSF

The 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest can help you practice making decisions by matching your knowledge, skills and abilities against those of others. You will learn to rank items based on standards and quality.

Date:July 23, 2019
City:Minot, ND
Contact:
Meagan Scott

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: meagan.scott@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/consumer_choices/
Event:
Sargent County Fair - 2019
Date:July 25 - 28, 2019
City:Forman, ND
Contact:
Cindy Klapperich

Phone: 701-724-3355, ext. 5
E-mail: cindy.klapperich@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/sargentcountyextension
Event:
Survivor: Discovery Camp

Could you survive in the wilds of North Dakota? Nature provides for all of our basic needs, so come have fun building shelters, tracking animals, and discovering cool and exciting wilderness skills such as fishing and orienteering. Youth will participate in after-dark challenges and compete in team-building activities to win the challenge trophy. Campers will sleep outside in a tent one night.

Date:July 28 - August 1, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
4-H National Trips Applications Due

This awards application is for the selection of delegates to National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference and other opportunities that may be announced. Delegates have the opportunity to participate in these experiences and represent the North Dakota 4-H program.

Date:August 1, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/4h/Trips/2018_PB828_fillable.pdf
Event:
State 4-H/FFA Land Judging Contest

The state 4-H land judging contest is held in conjunction with FFA on the first Thursday in August. Site varies each year and will be in Harvey this year hosted by the Harvey FFA. Dr. Franzen and Chris Augustin prepare practice sites – available for the day prior and morning of the contest.

Date:August 1, 2019
City:Harvey, ND
Contact:
Dean Aakre

Phone: 701-231-8595
Fax: 701-231-8568
E-mail: dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/land_judging/
Event:
Adventure Camp IV

Come experience a little bit of everything at 4-H Camp. Adventure Camp focuses on different activities each day and encourages friendship, leadership and an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Topics will include fun with outdoor science, exploring nature, healthful living, and many large-group activities such as Capture the Flag, fishing, canoeing, archery and water activities.

Date:August 4 - 8, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Mic'

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
Junkin' It Camp: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Do you like to create rustic treasures? Do you see potential in tired, outdated or discarded materials? Learn the principles of design and explore your creativity to make home décor and other items using recyclable materials. You will learn how to explore your community for project ideas and materials. Campers will make lifelong friends and participate in many other camp recreational activities.

Date:August 4 - 8, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/camp/camp_descriptions/
Event:
Dunn County 4-H Achievement Days

August 5,6,7
5- Statics
6- Horse
7- Livestock/Premium Show

All Events are at the Killdeer Saddle Club Rodeo Arena west of Killdeer.

Date:August 5 - 7, 2019
City:Killdeer, ND
Contact:
Greg Benz

Phone: 1.701.573.5593
E-mail: gregory.benz@ndsu.edu
Event:
Youth field day at the Absaraka Horticulture Research Farm

The field day will provide demonstrations and hands-on activities focused on horticultural plant identification and the basics of plant growth and pollinators. Potential activities may include tree identification, tree pruning and planting demonstrations, a drone demonstration, tours of the high tunnel, hydroponic salad table demonstration, plant propagation exercises, pollinator lessons and observations, tour of NDSU fruit research, weed identification, and organic production.

Date:August 7, 2019
City:Absaraka, ND
Contact:
Esther McGinnis, Dean Aakre

Phone: 701-231-7406 or 231-8595
Fax: 701-231-8474 or 231-8568
E-mail: esther.mcginnis@ndsu.edu or dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
Event:
Ransom County Fair & Achievement Days
Date:August 21 - 25, 2019
City:Lisbon, ND
Contact:
Brian Zimprich or Deb Lee

Phone: 701-683-6128
E-mail: ndsu.ransom.extension@ndsu.edu
Web site: http://www.ransomcountyfair.com/
Event:
4-H Science Training

The Science training will be held at the ND 4-H Camp in Washburn. More information to come!

Date:September 11, 2019
City:Washburn, ND
Contact:
Lindsey Leker

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: lindsey.leker@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/
Event:
State Range Judging Contest

The state range judging contest is held in conjunction with FFA. The location will be determined later. This is a tentative date. Dr. Sedivec has practice sites available for a couple of days prior to the contest.

Date:September 19, 2019
City:ToBeDetermined, ND
Contact:
Kevin Sedivec or Dean Aakre

Phone: 701-231-7647or231-8595
E-mail: kevin.sedivec@ndsu.edu or dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/range_judging/
Event:
4-H Air Rifle Training

4-H Air Rifle training will be held in Minot at the Rifle and Pistol Club and the instructor will be Rick Jorgenson.

Date:September 20 - 21, 2019
City:Minot, ND
Contact:
Adrian Biewer

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: adrian.biewer@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/state_4_h_contests/shooting_sports/
Event:
Progressive Ag Youth Safety Day
Date:October 5, 2019
City:Rugby, ND
Contact:
Yolanda Schmidt

Phone: 7017766234
E-mail: yolanda.schmidt@ndsu.edu
Event:
National 4-H Week

More information to come!

Date:October 6 - 12, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Holly Halvorson

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: holly.halvorson@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/
Event:
4-H Ambassador Applications Due

Ambassadors are a group of young adults ages 16 to 22 who work to help North Dakota 4-H.

Date:October 15, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Holly Halvorson

Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: holly.halvorson@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/member_information/4_h_ambassadors/
Event:
Home Alone
Date:October 17, 2019
City:Bismarck, ND
Contact:
NDSU Extension Burleigh County

Phone: 701-221-6865
E-mail: ndsu.burleigh.extension@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/burleighcountyextension
Event:
2019 ND 4-H Foundation Recognition Event

More information to come!

Date:November 8, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Penny Dale

Phone: 701-231-8569
E-mail: penny.dale@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/4_h_foundation/
Event:
Real Colors Certification Workshop

Real Colors Certification Workshop held on the NDSU campus. Participants in this workshop will be certified to present Real Colors programs.

Date:November 27 - 29, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Dean Aakre Lynette Flage

Phone: 701-231-8595 231-7782
Fax: 701-231-8568
E-mail: dean.aakre@ndsu.edu and lynette.flage@ndsu.edu
Event:
National 4-H Congress

The National 4-H Conference is a week-long program for youth ages 15-19 held in April at the National 4-H Center near Washington, DC.

Date:November 29 - December 3, 2019
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Micki Mertz

Phone: 701-231-7259
E-mail: micki.mertz@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/programs_events/national_leadership_opportunities/national_4_h_conference/
Event:
Home Alone Program
Date:February 18, 2020
City:Bismarck, ND
Contact:
NDSU Extension Burleigh County

Phone: 701-221-6865
E-mail: ndsu.burleigh.extension@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/burleighcountyextension
Event:
4-H Foundation Scholarships DUE

Scholarships are available to present and former ND 4-H members through the 4-H Foundation.

Date:March 1, 2020
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Penny Dale

Phone: 701-231-8569
E-mail: penny.dale@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/4_h_foundation/scholarships/
Event:
2020 4-H Extension Youth Conference

More information to come!

Date:June 15 - 18, 2020
City:Fargo, ND
Contact:
Holly Halvorson

Phone: 7012317251
E-mail: holly.halvorson@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/
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