Supplies Needed for 4-H Camp!

Calling all 4-H Families:

We are in need of a few things for 4-H Camp. If you have any of these items that you are willing to part with, we would be grateful!

Items to Donate:
Scrapbooking Materials
Old Trophies (or other items to be given as prizes)

Items to Lend:
Bocce sets (we need three)

Thank you! Please contact Liana at 906-202-3057 to make arrangements for your donations.

4-H Tent at the Marquette County Fair

Hello 4-H Leaders ~

The theme for the 2012 4-H tent this year will be "Green and Growing".  We would like our 4-H groups to team up with the local business that promotes green living, green power, or any other green ideas.  Be creative!  We hope that each booth will provide an educational experience for all who attend.  For example if you know of a business that sells wind power products then have your group approach that business and come up with a plan to learn as much about their business as possible, then set up a display together promoting their business in exchange for knowledge.  It will teach 4-Hers and the community more about living "green" while supporting our local economy and will keep us all "Green and Growing".

If you have any questions or would like any help with anything please give Kelly Conery a call at 485-1651 or Becca Conery at 486-4369.  

Thank You for Supporting the 4-H Tent!

Senior Scholarship Application

The Marquette County 4-H Council is providing 4-H Seniors with an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to help with expenses of post-secondary schooling. If you have any questions, contact the MSU Extension office.

Cover Letter
Senior Scholarship Application

Congratulations Graduates and best wishes!

'Magnify the Science' Video Production

Magnify the Science

We need youth and adults who may be interested in helping us out with a video production!!!!!

We are looking for youth (up to 5) and adults (up to 5) who are available and willing to help us create the video production for the magnify the science in your county 4-H programs online resource.

Again, you do not need to be ‘all knowing’ but help us show the process of scientific inquiry while you are being taped; thunder and lighting production in Marquette will be doing the taping and editing for us. 

We are looking at completing this taping on ONE of the following days;  please let us know your availability by responding to this email by this Friday, june 15^th.  Thanks

Please check all days that you are available: 

____     Monday, June 25^th           from approximately 9 a.m. est to 1 p.m. est

____     Friday, June 29^th               from approximately 9 a.m. est to 1 p.m. est

____     Sat., June 30^th                    from approximately 9 a.m. est to 1 p.m. est

Please let us know how many will attend and if they are youth or adults, thanks!

Exploration Days Orientation Meeting

The Exploration Days Orientation Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th at the Marquette County Fairgrounds from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This is a mandatory meeting for ALL Marquette County Exploration Days delegates and a parent/ guardian. It is where we take photos for your personal data sheets, sign-up for roommates, learn about the itinerary for the trip, see a video about the Exploration Days experience, discuss the code of conduct, and answer any questions.
The make-up day for those unable to make the June 5th meeting is Monday, June 11th at the fairgrounds from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

See you next week!  :)

4-H Camp 2012

You have all been anxiously awaiting it, and now it is here! The 2012 Marquette County 4-H Summer Camp will be held July 10-12 at Clear Lake Education Center, located in the Hiawatha National Forest. Campers (ages 9-13) will enjoy participating in a variety of fun, hands-on educational activities while at camp, including a high ropes challenge, nature exploration, swimming, astronomy, arts and crafts, drama, and group activities. Youth do not have to be a current 4-H member to attend camp.

Older youth (ages 14 and up) are needed to serve as Junior Counselors. Youth serving in these positions will provide leadership (along with an Adult Counselor) to a cabin of younger campers.  We are asking Junior Counselors to arrive a day early to camp for training. We will get started in the early afternoon and work on team building and leadership skills. Adult volunteers are needed to serve as Counselors. Adults serving in these roles must complete the MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process before they are accepted as volunteers. Adult Counselors provide leadership for a cabin of campers and youth counselors.

The cost of 4-H Camp is $55 per youth already enrolled in 4-H ($65 for youth not yet enrolled in 4-H) and includes everything campers will need; daily meals, snacks, lodging, all program supplies, crafts, and instruction. Youth and adult counselors attend camp at no cost.

Space at camp is limited. Registration will be completed in the order that applications and payment are received by the MSU Extension office. The final day to register a camper (space permitting) is June 29, 2012. Junior and Adult Counselor applications must be submitted to the MSU Extension office no later than June 15, 2012.

For questions or more information, please contact the MSU Extension office, located at 184 US Hwy 41 East in Negaunee. Call 906.475.5731 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email deisenro@anr.msu.edu for more information.

Camper, Junior Counselor, and Adult Counselor forms are available at the Marquette County MSU Extension office or can be downloaded here:

****Please make all CHECKS out to MSU****

Download Camper Application Forms

Download Junior and Adult Application Forms

Thanks to the support of Wells Township School and the Marquette County 4-H Council, we are able to offer transportation to and from camp again this year:

Bus Sign-Up Form and Schedule

Marquette County 4-H Shirt Order Form

4-H Shirt Order Form

Host families needed for 4-H Japan Exchange program!

Host families needed for 4-H Japan Exchange program!

Summer 2012

4-H has a wonderful opportunity for Michigan families to host a youth from Japan this summer. We are looking for families that have children between the ages of 10 and 16 to host a Japanese delegate (who are ages 12-16).  The Japanese youth live with your family between July 22 and August 18.  They are most interested in learning about the day-to-day life of American families, so there is no need to plan "special" activities or trips.  Please consider participating in this amazing, life changing experience!  

Youth delegate pictures and profiles can be viewed here:

http://tinyurl.com/6ntzj43

Host Family Application Packets are available to download here:
http://expeng.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/83/Host%20Family%20Application%20Packet.pdf

For more information, visit the Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs website:

http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/international_exchange_programs

Meet the delegates and get updates:  "like" the Michigan 4-H International Exchange Facebook page: 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-4-H-International-Exchange-Programs/164923776970132

Here's a sample of some of the delegates that will be coming to Michigan this summer!  See the rest here: http://tinyurl.com/6ntzj43

Reima

ID-Code:  KNG-042
Age: 12  -  Gender: Male

Likes playing tennis, fishing, cycling, soccer, reading comics and playing games.  Would like to play tennis with host family, make many friends , and teach host family about Japan and Japanese culture.  Described as cheerful, tolerant, and laughs a lot.  Allergic to pollen (cedar).

Saki
ID-Code: KNG-020
Age: 13  -  Gender: Female

Belongs to the art club in junior high school.  Her hobby is drawing illustrations.  Would enjoy talking with host family and would like to go shopping, swimming, camping, and listen to music.  Described as talkative and laughs a lot.

Yumi

ID-Code: SPK-007
Age: 14  -  Gender: Female

Loves dancing (especially hip-hop) and music.  Would like to experience everyday life in the U.S. and know the difference from Japan.  Would like to share Japanese culture with host family.  Would like to share Japanese tea ceremony with hosts.  Described as curious, cheerful, talkative, and sociable and laughs a lot.  

Haruki

ID-Code: YAM-003
Age: 13  -  Gender: Male

Hobbies include swimming, reading, playing outdoors with friends and pets, listening to music and camping.  Would like to stay at a farmhouse and take care of animals.  Wants to eat American food like hamburgers and steak.  Described as curious and shy.  Can host in 2013. 

4-H Camp T-Shirt Design

Are you interested in creating a design for this year's Camp T-Shirt? Click on the link below for more details!

4-H Camp T-Shirt Design

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp

4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp

July 29 – August 4, 2012
Camp Chickagami
Presque Isle, Michigan

Teens 12 – 15 years old:

Go charter fishing, snorkeling or sailing! Hike through forests! Wade through wetlands! Explore dunes! These are just a few of the exciting activities you can do at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp.

If you want to have fun and amazing outdoor hands-on learning experiences, come to the week-long adventure known as 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp.

 Ten reasons to attend camp

1.  Have fun in the great outdoors doing camp activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and having a campfire!

2. Learn about and enjoy Great Lakes ecol­ogy and Michigan’s diverse natural resources.

3. Explore natural resources management issues and what you can do to help.

4. Find out about careers related to the Great Lakes and natural resources.

5. Learn from Michi­gan State University faculty, MSU Exten­sion program staff and others who are also natural resources experts.

6. Discover environmental education proj­ects that you can do at home.

7. Make new friends from across the state and learn about where they are from.

8. Enjoy a chance to be independent from your family in a safe, friendly environment.

9. Learn new ideas, skills and techniques you can use for the rest of your life.

10. Develop your leadership abilities.

When and where is camp?

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp will be held July 29 to August 4, 2012. Lodging, meals and programming will take place at Camp Chicka­gami, near the shore of Lake Huron between Alpena and Rogers City. The state-licensed camp has dormitory-style cabins, a dining hall, and toilet and shower facilities.

Who should attend?

You do not need to be a 4-H member to attend 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp!

You can apply to attend 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp if you’ll be aged 13 to 15 during camp. (Note: If you’ll be entering eighth grade in the fall after camp but have a late sum­mer or fall birthday so you’ll only be 12 during camp, you may still apply.)

Space is limited to 70 campers.

How much does camp cost?

The fee of $335 for campers who are 4-H members and $345 for campers who are not 4-H members includes meals and snacks, lodging, a T-shirt, and program and activity fees. Donors to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Michigan State University Extension generously offset about 26 percent of the real $450-a-camper cost!

How do I apply?

You can download a camp application from http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/glnrc or pick one up from your county Michigan State University Extension office. The packet includes the Camper Application, Code of Conduct, Parent or Guardian Consent forms, and optional partial scholarship request information.

Send your completed application packet and deposit ($100 for 4-H members; $110 for non-4-H members) by May 14 to:

4-H GLNR Camp Registration/Attn Holly Lacina Michigan State University 160 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

Please make the deposit check or money order pay­able to MSU and write 4-H GLNR Camp on the memo line.

If space is still available after May 14, late enroll­ments will be accepted with a $25 late fee until camp fills or until June 8, 2012, whichev­er comes first. The remaining $235 payment is due by June 11, 2012, along with additional forms that will be sent to you in a camper accep­tance letter.