Enroll today!
The new 4-H year began this past week on September 1st. Any South Carolina 4-H member that enrolls in 4HOnline before October 1st this year will have a T-shirt mailed directly to them. If you are interested in a 4-H shirt this year as a parent or volunteer, please contact your local 4-H agent before October 1st. Start your spark by joining 4-H as a volunteer or enrolling your child through 4HOnline enrollment. Don't miss your chance to see the great things that are happening. This e-newsletter communicates many statewide programs. To find out what is happening in your local community, reach out to your local 4-H agent.
4‑H’s positive youth development programs are available where you need them and welcome children who want to have fun, learn and grow. 4-H plays an important role in helping young people discover and pursue their sparks. In some cases, it is a matter of youth recognizing their spark or simply developing it when the spark has already found them! We provide critical learning resources for kids and teens all year long. An example of one activity you can do at home or in a club setting is highlighted below.
As a parent or volunteer, you are making a huge impact on the lives of youth. It is important work that creates a sense of belonging, purpose, confidence, and resilience. Positive youth development is more important than ever in our world. Thank you for being a shining light and supportive, positive role model for our young people.
A full list of upcoming statewide opportunities and our annual calendar are available online.
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Each month, this e-newsletter gives you a monthly activity idea that you can try with youth in your club/community. Special attention has been given to identify activities that can be easily conducted on a budget, during a distance-learning or in-person 4-H club setting, and adaptable for multiple age groups. This month's activity comes from 4-H at Home and is entitled, "Solar Oven S'Mores". As the weather starts to change and fair season approaches, put your STEM skills to the test with with this tasty treat. In this activity, kids will learn how engineers harness the sun’s energy for other purposes by building a tin foil-lined cardboard box that uses the sun’s rays to cook delicious s’mores!
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Join our Team
We are Hiring! Come join our South Carolina 4-H Program Team. Open positions below:
4-H Events Coordinator
(Job ID: 107044, closes 09/05/2022)
Darlington 4-H Agent
(Job ID: 107026, closes 09/15/2022)
Spartanburg 4-H Agent
(Job ID: 107033, closes 09/17/2022)
Charleston 4-H Agent
(Job ID: 107039, closes 09/17/2022)
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CAFLS Youth Day
2022 Youth Day at Death Valley - Clemson v. Louisville will be on November 12, 2022. The tailgate is 3 Hours Before Kickoff at Fike Recreation Center.
$40 Youth Day package includes: football ticket, meal ticket, & t-shirt. No partial packages may be purchased. Tickets are limited and first come, first serve. Questions: Summer Chandler | spriddy@clemson.edu | 864-656-8998
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Sunbelt Ag Expo
Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA (October 18-20, 2022) is hosting 3 educational contests for youth this year: Advocacy in Action, FFA Ag Mechanics, and Youth Educational Challenges. Check it out and learn more online.
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4-H Volunteer Conference
Join us for a prism of possibilities at our 4-H Volunteer conference: October 6-9, 2022. The Conference is open to anyone working with 4-H youth across the U.S. and is hosted by volunteers from the southern region. We are pleased to offer an incredible opportunity on-site at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia as well as virtual and pre-recorded options for those unable to join us at the conference. Regardless of your location, you'll be sure to have access to top-notch educational sessions as well as a chance to meet other 4-H volunteers. Register ASAP to hold your spot!
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National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8, celebrates #Opportunity4All. Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4‑H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4‑H offers young people.
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4-H Day at SC State Fair
Join us for 4-H Day at the SC State Fair in Columbia on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Wear a 4-H t-shirt or show your membership card at the gate to receive free entry. The fair will run Oct. 12-23, 2022.
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Mr. Travis Damon
4-H Pinckney Leadership Program Coordinator
A native of Florence, SC Travis is intentional in his endeavor to develop the next generation of leaders. With a passion for first generation students and diversity, Travis is intentional in his work with underrepresented students, specifically in their self-development and unique academic success stories. He holds his B.S. in Business Administration from Lander University and a Masters of Business Administration from North Greenville University.
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Mrs. Heather Shultz
4-H Ag & Animals Specialist
Heather is a native of California where she was extremely active in 4-H and FFA livestock programs. She graduated from the University of California, Fresno where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Agriculture Communications. Upon graduating from Fresno State, Heather went on to serve as the Livestock and Equine Event Coordinator at the California State Fair and Exposition in Sacramento, California. Heather also had the opportunity to serve Georgia 4-H as the Extension Specialist for Livestock Programs where she collaborated with the University of Georgia's Animal & Dairy Science Department and Georgia FFA to offer livestock programs throughout the state of Georgia. During her tenure at Georgia, Heather earned her Master of Agricultural Leadership degree. m-Limousin & Angus Cattle and Australian Shepherd dogs.
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Ms. Hillary Winburn
Marion County 4-H Agent
Hillary is a native of Galivants Ferry, where she lives on her family's centennial farm. Hillary received her B.A. in Art History and Historic Preservation from the College of Charleson. She graduated from the Jekyll Island Institute for Management and is a Certified Interpreter through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). She is also very active in her local church and community. Hillary has worked with the Historic Charleston Foundation, the Horry County Library, and most recently, the Curator of the Horry County Museum and L.W. Paul Living History Farm. Growing up, she was active in her local 4-H and FFA clubs and has always had a passion for learning and teaching. Rural communities hold a special place in her heart, and she is looking forward to drawing from her past experiences and working with the 4-H Youth Development Program to empower the youth of Marion County.
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4-H Pinckney Leadership Program reflects on 5 years of success stories
September 2, 2022 - When Alex Blocker arrived at Camp Bob Cooper in 2018 and was told to hand over his phone for the week — “you won’t need it,” the staff said — he wondered what he’d gotten himself into.
“When someone takes a teenager’s phone, it is akin to the world ending,” Blocker said. “My heart sank, knowing that I would lose all of my Snapchat streaks and wouldn’t have contact with my friends.”.
Instead, Blocker found exactly why he came to the camp on Lake Marion to begin with...
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Young Sandlappers show prowess on big stage at national wildlife contest
August 11, 2022 - After a smooth return to an in-person setting for the annual state contest after two years away, the South Carolina Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) kept its momentum rolling right onto the national stage — bringing home another National Championship back to the Palmetto State.
The S.C. Future Farmers of America (FFA) team is the WHEP National Champion in its division, as the winning FFA Team from Battery Creek High School in Beaufort was comprised of team members Hunter Hollingworth, Tanner McCracken, Hunter Smith and Diego Vega. Vega also came in third place for the individual contest.
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4-H’ers from across SC learn life lessons from Clemson gridiron legend
August 4, 2022 - Just like the game that decided the 2016 college football national champion, this year’s South Carolina 4-H State Congress featured boisterous applause throughout and ended with tears of joy on Clemson University’s campus.
Not that many of the youth present remembered much about the Tigers’ triumph from back in their middle school days.
The banquet’s guest speaker, Clemson alumnus and local businessman Ben Boulware, began his address by asking for a show of hands...
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