To start the summer programs, the department is planning a huge 4-H Summer Workshop “Kick-Off” beginning at 5:30 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, June 1. The Kick-Off will be held at the Sampson County Livestock Facility in Clinton located at 93 Agriculture Place (Hwy. 421 South next to the 4-H Office). All county youth ages 5-19 are invited to register at that time.
Bradshaw shared that the event will be first come, first served, and she encourages everyone to come and play games and eat hot dogs. FMI regarding the workshops, call the Sampson County 4-H office at 910-592-7162.
The county 4-H program is a part of the North Carolina Extension Service and a part of the North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University program. Those organizations commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, two universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Polices and registration procedures have been established by the members of the Sampson County Cooperative Extension Service, and 4-H leaders and volunteers conduct the workshops, which are developed to provide a quality learning experience that is educational, enriching and entertaining. Participants will be asked to select the workshops that they feel will best match their interests or their child’s interests. Participants will receive a letter giving further workshop instructions at the time of registration.
Registration will stay open for any youth ages 5-19 until all workshops reach membership limits. Applicants will be allowed to register for three first choice workshops and five alternate workshops. Bradshaw wanted to remind all participants that registration will be accepted on a “first come, first serve” basis and will only be accepted upon receipt of fees. Telephone registration will not be accepted.
When the participant in the summer workshops registers, a 4-H Medical Information and Informed Consent for Treatment and a media release form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian for each person registering. The 4-H staff stated that it is a 4-H State office requirement that a new Medical Form be notarized and on file in the 4-H Office each year. A notary will be available at the Extension Office.
The county 4-H staff developed policies that must be observed in order to participate in the summer fun. All fees are non-refundable unless the 4-H Office has to cancel a workshop. In that case, refunds will be made accordingly. The staff, as listed in the policies, expect all participants to be punctual. Taylor shared that when field trips are being taken, the van will wait a maximum of 10 minutes past the scheduled departure time. The staff also wanted to share that children being transported by the 4-H Office, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide an approved booster seat for children under 80 pounds and 8 years old or younger. Adults are welcome to participate in summer workshops and must pre-register, pay the full workshop fee, and provide their own transportation.
“We also cannot express the importance of the punctuality of parents picking up youth following activities and programs. We have made this mandatory,” said Bradshaw. She added if a 4-H staff members are required to wait an excessive amount of time for a child to be picked up, a fee may be charged.
All workshops operate under the 4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. A copy of this procedure may be secured from the Sampson County 4-H Office.
Other activities are planned for the summer and those interested are encouraged to contact the 4-H office for more details.
One opportunity that will be occurring is the Sacks From Sampson Summer Campaign. This activity is where the Sampson County 4-H is partnering with “Backpack Buddies” and the Bookworms 4-H Club to help feed and supply needy youth of Sampson County. Anyone wanting to participate is asked to bring a sack full of items and receive a prize at the “Sizzling Summer Fun” 2010 Sampson County 4-H Summer Workshops Kick-Off. However, donations will be accepted throughout the summer. A partial list of food and supply items needed include: individual serving-size food items, pretzels, oatmeal, toothpaste, deodorant, granola bars, raisins, sunscreen, body wash, cereal, juice boxes, bath towels, lotion, pop tarts, fruit cups, socks, cooking oil, Vienna sausages, pudding cups, paper plates, aluminum foil, applesauce cups, detergent, bagged sugar, toilet paper and napkins.
FMI, call the Sampson County 4-H Office 592-7161.
To contact Billy Todd, call 910-592-8137 ext. 117 or e-mail siobits@heartlandpublications.com.
1. SALT MARSH & CRABBING – Thursday, June 10
An exciting expedition through the salt marsh to catch & release crabs & learn about the surrounding habitat. Also enjoy a picnic on the beach & catch some sun!
Instructor: Carolina Ocean Studies
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Ages: 10-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
2. PONY PALS – Date To Be Announced
Learn & meet her beloved ponies. Crafts! Petting! Riding!
Instructor: Anne Bass
Place: Anne Bass Horse Farm (transportation not provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Ages: 5-12 Class Limit: 12 Fee: $5.00
3. GET MOVING, CLIMB THE CLIFFS – Monday, June 21
There is nothing better than having fun while exercising. Come have a day of hiking & enjoy the nature around you!
Instructor: Casey Stevens
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Ages: 8-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
4. WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT THE BEES? –Thursday, June 24
Learn about the world of honeybees & the plants they help pollinate. Visit a local apiary, learn how beeswax is used to make candles & taste a special honey treat!
Instructor: Della King
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (pack a lunch – drinks provided)
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Ages: 5-12 Class Limit: 11 Fee: $5.00
5. GET MOVING WITH THE WATERWAYS – Monday, June 28
Get moving with canoeing & explore with the Friends of Sampson County Waterways.
Instructor: Casey Stevens
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (pack a lunch – drinks provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 12-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
6. COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY – Tuesday, June 29
The Sampson County 4-H “Prize Patrol” team will bake cookies & deliver to fire & law enforcement personnel as a show of appreciation. Finish the day at the Department of Aging sharing fun with all ages.
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided at Pizza Inn)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
7. TASTE OF HEAVEN – Thursday, July 1
Go fishing in a well-stocked pond & tour a farm with many types of animals at the Taste of Heaven Farm in Newton Grove. Enjoy a paddleboat & field games!
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
8. EXPLORE NORTH CAROLINA – Tuesday, July 13
Visit Keepsake Pottery in Goldsboro & decorate clay art to be entered in the State Fair competition in October. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Cliffs of the Neuse & tour Holly Grove Cheese Goat Farm in Mt. Olive.
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 7:45 am – 4:30 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
9. LIVESTOCK PROJECT SHOW DAY – Wednesday, July 14
Get “State Fair ready” by learning presentation skills & the different parts of a calf, chicken, rabbit & lamb.
Instructors: Charmae Kendall & Anna Herring
Place: Livestock Facility (lunch provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $3.00
10. CRAFTING FOR THE FAIR – Thursday, July 15
Have fun creating crafts to be entered in the State Fair competition in October. Try to win a blue ribbon and a cash prize!
Instructor: Anna Herring
11. CAKE DECORATING – Thursday, July 15
Learn how to decorate cakes with fun colors & yummy icing! Bring a pre-baked round or rectangular cake.
Instructor: Anna Herring
Place: 4-H Office
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ages: 9-19 Class Limit: 10 Fee: $5.00
12. GET MOVING, SPLASH & TRACK DAY – Monday, July 19
Swim & hike at Royal Lane Park.
Instructor: Casey Stevens
Place: Royal Lane Park (transportation not provided – lunch provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Ages: 5-10 Class Limit: 10 Fee: $5.00
13. FOOD FOR THOUGHT, FUN FITNESS DAY – Monday, July 26
Eat smart and have fun on obstacle courses.
Instructor: Casey Stevens
Place: 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Ages: 10-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $10.00
14. COUNTY AGRICULTURE CAREERS – Tuesday, July 27
Tour Sampson County & learn about various Agriculture careers. Explore Register’s Farm & Tri-County Sod Farm.
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 12-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $5.00
15. EXPLORING CAREERS – Wednesday, July 28
Check out career opportunities at locally owned businesses such as Butler’s Pharmacy, Matthew’s Drugs & Spivey Lewis’ Auto Repair. See healing wonders at Sampson Regional Medical Center!
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ages: 12-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $5.00
16. ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Thursday, July 29
Enjoy lunch & learn about owning your own business while touring Ribeye’s Steakhouse. Learn how signs & T-shirts are created at JDS Advertising. Finish the day with a trip to Sampson Community College.
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (lunch provided)
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Ages: 12-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $8.00
17. ORIGAMI/SCRAPBOOKING/CANNING – Friday, July 30
“Jam Packed” day of scrapbooking, stamping, creating cards for the troops & origami. Take home your homemade jam!
Instructor: Jan Usher (bring 8-10 pictures for scrapbook)
Place: 4-H Office (pack a lunch – drinks provided)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $5.00
18. TOBACCO FARM LIFE MUSEUM – Tuesday, August 3
Take a step back in time & churn butter, make dip candles, work with a blacksmith, & make pottery while exploring the history of NC.
Instructor: 4-H Staff
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (pack a lunch – drinks provided)
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 15 Fee: $15.00
19.TRAINS+BATTLESHIP+ICE CREAM= N.C. FUN – Wed, Aug 4
Tour the Battleship N.C., visit the Train Museum & taste some awesome ice cream all in downtown Wilmington!
Instructor: 4-H Staff (ice cream money not provided)
Place: leave/return 4-H Office (pack a lunch – drinks provided)
Time: 7:45 am – 4:30 pm Ages: 8-19 Class Limit: 12 Fee: $15.00
20. EXPLORING THE WETLANDS - Friday, August 6
Meet animals from the wetlands! Learn water conservation tips to help protect the wetlands of Eastern North Carolina.
Instructor: NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Place: Livestock Facility
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 30 Fee: $5.00
Place: Livestock Facility Sampson County 4-H
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: 20 Fee: $5.00 910-592-7161
21. H2O DAY – Tuesday, August 10
Help us enjoy the last few days of summer with a day of water adventures. A water slide & water games will help keep us cool! We will finish the day with a “Summer Bang Grill Out!!
Instructor: 4-H Staff Place: 4-H Office
Sampson County 4-H Worskshops
Time: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: none Fee: FREE
22. PRESTAGE LIVESTOCK ROUNDUP – Saturday, August 28
Explore the world of 4-H Youth Livestock Projects. Come support our 4-H livestock showpersons.
Place: Livestock Facility (concessions available for purchase)
Time: 8:00 am until Ages: 5-19 Class Limit: none Fee: FREE
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