4-H Happenings

A NEWSLETTER FOR HANCOCK COUNTY 4-H PARTICIPANTS

June 2009 Issue

Style Revue 2009

Dalaney Jolly Juniors First Place Novice Junior	Robin Lock, Stock & Barrel First Place Intermediate II	Jessica Lock, Stock & Barrel Runner-Up Intermediate II

Style Revue has had some great shows and the oldest program we can find is 1958. It has been held in many places with many different themes. Under the leadership of Joyce Fortier and her committee, the show was held for the first time at the Ellsworth High School theater with the Ellsworth Fire Department Color Guard helping with the opening ceremonies. The theme was “Color My World” and the closing song, What a Wonderful World, was sung by Debbie Dix of Waltham. There were 49 very interesting projects shown to a large, appreciative audience. Norman Jodrey, Jolly Junior Cloverbud, made history by making a tie for his school teacher and having Mr. Burks come on stage and model it. Delaney was the top winner as Novice Junior sewer and Sarah placed runner-up (both from Jolly Juniors). Delaney was judged on her dress but also modeled the recycled jacket she made to go with it. Lock, Stock & Barrel 4-H club saw top winners in the Intermediate 2 Junior category stand on the red carpet as top winners.  Robin took first place and Jessica with second. Both had lovely jackets. Congratulations girls and we look forward to next years outfits. To give time to tally scores, Robin and Aprilmodeled their medieval costumes they had made. A special thank you to these girls for teaching us the fun of making costumes, where to find and how to recycle cloth. Another first for this show was having the new Awesome Afterschool Adventurers club take part. Congratulations and thank you to all involved on the stage and behind the scenes.

Upcoming Events

NORMA’S NOTES – I can’t help but be impressed with the Style Revue Committee under Joyce Fortier’s leadership. This was her first time and a huge  success. Now she can stop being nervous and sleep better. Her leadership was a shining example of how I wish all the committee meetings operated. Planning meetings were held, the jobs that were assigned were reported on at the next meeting, detailed minutes were sent so that everyone stayed up to speed, some work was done by email and the members that were responsible for the different jobs fulfilled their obligations. A follow up meeting was done quickly before they forgot to praise the good things and tweak what needs to be changed. Since this was the first year going with the judging created by the New Hampshire 4-H Style committee, a survey has been sent and that too will be recorded for next year’s plans. Finally there is a “Time Line”  created for the next committee to make planning easier when someone else takes over. Congratulations, Joyce and thanks for stepping in when Joyce Kleffner retired.   P.S. The pictures taken by Brian Swartz are awesome!

CLUB CHAT - The Clover Club - This was of course a nice club visit but a sad one in some ways. Both Linda Woodworth and Deb Parker are moving away so this was the last club meeting. They celebrated with pizza and gave their good-by hugs. That means Nick Parker will be moving with his mom. Kaitlyn Farley will be moving and going to school at Mt View. So that leaves Kelsey Jones and she wants to stay in 4-H. In fact this was her speech.  “I will keep on climbing the mountain until I reach the peak. I will keep on in 4-H until I have a club of my own.” We hope you will work hard to find another club or a club leader that is willing to continue with the Clover Club.
The farewell speech was given by Kaitlyn. “Guys, I will miss you so much but you’re still in my heart. You guys make me smile when I’m mad or sad. You guys are the best. I feel like crying but I want to be an example to the people and the person who should get the applause.
So thank you Mrs. Woodworth, Mrs. Parker, Kelsey and Nick. Enjoy the party. Thank you!”
The club reported that the members had voted not to send their projects to the fair. Mrs. Woodworth was very proud of the club as they were such a wonderful group. Among some of their activities was  holding a fund raiser for Mrs. Stanley when she got cancer. They picked eighty pounds of apples to donate to the Emmaus Center and had fun making wreaths with the items they picked outdoors. Good luck to all. Hope you will stay involved in 4-H or at least keep your memories of 4-H.

  4-H NEWS

Edge Weekend - By Lynne Hundhammer, Snapdragons & Hollyhocks
This year at 4-H Edge Weekend, I had the courses Interactive Claymation, Awesome Astronomy, and Sensors.
In Interactive Claymation, we learned how to create a sculpture and take pictures so that it looks like it is moving. We also imported the pictures onto a computer program that reacts to sound. This made the slides come in a specific order that changed depending on how loud the room was.
I don’t think that I learned much in the astronomy class, but it was fun.
Sensors was, by far, my best workshop. We learned about sound and what will happen if you change the pitch or speed. We also learned about temperature and what happens when it is put at extremes.
At Edge Weekend, we also got to spend the night in the dorms, go swimming or play volleyball in the gym, eat in the UMaine cafeteria, and, of course, meet plenty of new friends.
I think that 4-H Edge weekend should become longer (two nights) and that they should bring back some of the past workshops (like the Black Holes workshop and the workshop that showed different space movies).
I had a great time at Edge and they should definitely continue running it. Edge was really fun. Photos of EDGE will be posted on our website in June.

Congratulations To Our Seniors!  The 4-H family would like to extend their congratulations to the following 2009 high school graduates:
· Dylan Dedmon - Buckstown - Bucksport High School
· Hannah Pusey - Horse of Course - Home Schooled
· Morgan Sanborn - Independent - Bucksport High School
· Anthony Severance - Buckstown - Brewer High School
 

4-H Photo Contest - Reminder that the deadline to submit photos to the Hancock Extension Office is  July 31, 2009.  Keep snapping those pictures.
 

Horse Show at Misty Morning Stables in Cherryfield
Sunday, August 9^th, 9:00AM. 
53 Classes
$1000 in prize money
Maine Apoloosa In-State Pointed Show
$10/class or $50 flat fee
4-H members- show your 4-H membership card and enter the showmanship, pleasure and/or horsemanship class FREE!
For more information or to pre-register,  contact Melanie Gay at 546-2258.
 

Fair Time - Reminder that fair time will be upon us soon.  Hope you are getting your projects ready for the exhibit hall.  Has your club discussed a club exhibit? The new Cloverbud exhibit cards are in the office now.

Norma on the Look Out - Katherine Fink Connor - It's been a long haul. Our family moved to Maine in 1988 when Katherine was five. She joined 4-H that year and started work in the sheep project with her friend, Sara Hillyard. The next year, she wanted her own sheep.  Tansy joined our family, and two days later, Kala joined us also. (What they say is true: you can't have just one sheep. Tansy cried  herself hoarse until we brought Kala to keep her company!)  When Katherine was seven, she wanted a ram, so she could breed her own lambs. And she was off on her life's dream of becoming a veterinarian.  She worked hard all her school years, getting as many A's as she could, and she worked hard on her 4-H projects - all of them! She learned to sew, cook, identify trees and wildflowers, make Ukrainian eggs, and garden, and so much more.
     She got lots of trophies and every year she provided a leg of lamb for Christmas dinner, a tradition in our family. Then, one day, she noticed that something was wrong with one of her sheep. She called the vet, who took blood tests, and sure enough, all of her animals had  OPP, which can't be cured and can't even be treated. Katherine made a tough decision for a 14-year-old. She chose to slaughter all her animals so they wouldn't suffer. Then she donated the meat, which was safe for human consumption, to the Maine food program.  Then she bought new animals and started over.
    Katherine kept working hard. She got scholarships to fund her college work, including a Pine Tree 4-H Foundation scholarship, and she graduated with a pre-medical degree in biology, summa cum laude, from Boston University.  She was accepted by Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and her 4-H experience was very important in that - especially her handling of her flock's OPP.  Now she has graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on May 17, 2009. again with honors.  Congratulations, Katherine! You've earned your degree, and then some.  And for every young hopeful 4-H'er out there, whatever your dreams may be, remember to work hard and don't let obstacles hold you back. You can do it.
By Sally Bell, mom and 4-H leader
 

Joshua MacConnach - Dawn Fernandez, 4-H leader, reports - my oldest son Joshua (MacConnach), a   former 4-H'er, is now at Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island SC. He graduates May 22nd!! and after advanced training will be a Marine  Reservist for the State of Maine.
 

Congratulations to both of the former 4-H’ers.  You’ve made us proud!

Maine Moose Permit auction scholarship fund awards $50,000 for summer camp scholarships at Bryant Pond.
 

These funds will be awarded in $200 scholarships. These scholarships are for Maine residents only, and are all one time only and first come, first served. These scholarships may be used for any of the following programs:

- Conservation Camp (Archery or Firearms Hunter Safety)
- Natural Explorer
- 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Camp
- Fishing Camp
- Paddling Adventures Camp

Additional summer camp scholarships are also available. 

Thanks to our many generous sponsors, we are again able to help Maine families with affordable summer camp options. See what's available now ! 

Bryant Pond Echo
4th Annual Youth Field Day at Bryant Pond.
Save the date! Saturday, June 6th, 2009 come join us for this FREE, day of fun-filled, hands-on camp activities. Go to: http://extension.umaine.edu/bryantpond/youth_field_day.asp for more details!
See you there !

University of Maine
4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond 
PO Box 188  17 Conservation Drive
Bryant Pond, Maine 04219
207-665-2068

State 4-H News
May 2009

 
1. There’s still time to register for 4-H GPS/GIS TEK* Trek *Technology and Environment for Kids
AKA Naturalist Camp, July 5-10, 2009 at Greenland Point Center and the University of Maine at Machias in Princeton and Machias, ME, for ages 12 – 15.
At Greenland Point Center campers will “Get Outdoors” to learn about wildlife and the woods, water, land, and air.  GIS Camp participants will also collect GPS data and carry out a service mapping project for the Center and will spend a day and a half at UM Machias using the computer labs and exploring the campus.  Special cost to 4-H members: $150.00 for the entire week (non 4-H cost is $250.00).  To register, go to www.greenlandpoint.com Under Skills Camp, find Naturalist Camp – 4H GPS/GIS – At the bottom of the list, go to Click Here for Application.  Apply Early! Camp is limited to 15 youth!
 

2. State Dairy Show and ESE Tryouts - Save the Date! The 2009 Maine State 4-H Dairy Show will take place on July 18-19, 2009 at the Windsor  Fairgrounds.  More information can be found on the Maine 4-H Website’s Dairy page at:  http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/resources/dairy.htm.
 

3. Make It With Wool Contest - 4-Hers in Maine are invited to enter the Make It With Wool Contest, a national competition sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association. The state-level contest will be held on October 10, 2009 at the Page Farm Museum at the University of Maine in Orono. Contestants may enter garments made with wool that are sewn, knit, crocheted or felted. More information and rules for the contest are on our website at http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/events/other/wool.htm or you can contact Michaele Bailey at 1-800-287-0274 or mbailey@umext.maine.edu for more information.
 

4. Morris Scholarship 2009 - Every two years Maine has the opportunity to select an Eastern States Exposition participant to  receive a $500 scholarship towards continuing his or her education beyond high school, and this is one of our years!  To find information on how to apply for this scholarship, look online at:   http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/ese/morris.htm.
 

5. Maine 4-H Days - Maine 4-H Days, held June 26, 27, 28, 2009 will be full of fun events for the whole family. This year we will offer some new workshops like Rocketry and Archery. The ever popular Digital  Photography is back and try video photography as well. The Goat Track will have a veterinarian present a healthy goat seminar and will demonstrate how to test for internal parasites and at Dog Camp there will be lost of activities to learn all kinds of dog knowledge. Parents who come as chaperones can participate in VOLT training if they are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer and adults can also learn about what other clubs do in 4-H at the 4-H Speed Date Workshop!
Find all the details on our website: http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/events/4hdays.htm. Registration packets will be in the mail to each 4-H household at the beginning of June.
 

6. Animal Approval Forms - A reminder that animal approval forms are due in your local county office by June 30^th, the form can be found on the State 4-H Website at:
http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/webdocs/animalapprovalform.htm.

7. 4-H Opportunities at the 2009 Skowhegan State Fair - Fair Dates: August 13– August 22 Special 4-H Events:
a. 4-H Exhibit Hall – Open to club displays and educational displays from any 4-H club in the State of Maine.  Call 474-9622 to receive more information.  Premiums are paid for Educational Displays. Individual members receive ribbons and premiums for projects in the club displays.  New this year: The People’s Choice Award (premium $80.00) to any 4-H Club Display or 4-H Educational Display or Homemaker Group Display voted as #1 by the people visiting the 4-H Hall from August 13^th to August 17^th.
b. 4-H Parade – Open to all 4-H clubs and independents who wish to parade their animals, themselves, or enter a float – Date: Sunday, August 16^th.  Please call 474-9622 for info.
c. 4-H Horse Show – Date TBA
d.   4-H Livestock Shows – 4-H Dairy Cattle; 4-H Beef Heifer & Steer; 4-H Working Steer & Eastern States Tryouts; 4-H Sheep; 4-H Swine; 4-H Dairy Goat; and 4-H Poultry.
Specific details and dates will be available online at www.skowheganstatefair.com under the section marked updates.

8. Tanglewood 4-H Camps Do More for Families This Summer - In this current economic climate many families need more help to make summer camp happen for their children.  This summer season UMaine’s Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center is making changes to keep camp fun, affordable, and easier to schedule for busy parents.
a. Before and After Care: New this year, camps in Lincolnville (Tanglewood) and Tenants Harbor (Blueberry Cove) will offer ‘before- and after-care,’ allowing more convenient drop-off and pick-up times.  Care hours are 7:30 – 9:00 am, and 3:00 – 5:00 pm.  Parents reserving 5 or more weeks of day camp receive free care!
b. Blueberry Cove Day Camp (Tenant’s Harbor) Hosts Older Campers; Sailing Too! In addition to hosting campers aged 6-8, BBC offers an expanded day camp with special programs for youth aged 9-12, including “learn to Sail” weeks.
c. Graduated Fees for Parents: Campers are offered three different levels of fees based on Household income.
d. Scholarship Opportunities: Tanglewood also offers “camperships” that reduce camp costs.  An application can be found on Tanglewood’s website or in its camp catalogue.  Contact Tanglewood at 207-789-5868 or go to www.tanglewood4h.org.

9. Market Lambs at Windsor and Fryeburg Fairs - 4-Hers planning to raise a market lamb to show and sell at the Windsor or Fryeburg Fair will need a special ear tag to participate in these two fairs. To get your lamb tagged, you’ll need to bring them to one of these tagging sites:
Cumberland County June Jamboree June 6, Noon
Franklin County Jamboree June 13   9-11:00 am
Oxford County Jamboree June 20   9-11:00 am
For more information contact Donna Flint at the York County Ext. Office at 324-2814 or 1-800-287-1535

10. Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards - On April 21, Cooperative Extension and 4-H were well represented in the Hall of Flags at the Governor’s  Volunteer Service Awards presentations.  Lisa Phelps, 4-H Program Administrator, received an Exemplary Service Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management.  Also Eleanor Pooler, 4-H Volunteer from Somerset County, received an Exemplary Service Award in the  Volunteer of the Year category for 50 years as a 4-H Volunteer from Governor Baldacci.

11. Operation Military Kids Summer Camps - For youth whose parents are in the military National Guard and Reserve Units and any children with parents who are, will be, or just arrived back from deployment. Dates: June 19 – 21, Camp Tracy in Oakland, ages 9-12, Transportation from regional areas (Bangor, Portland), Cost: $25.00 July 31 – August 2, Bryant Pond 4-H Camp in Bryant Pond, Ages 13 – 18, Transportation from regional areas (Bangor, Portland), Cost: $25.00 August 7-9, Bryant Pond 4-H Camp in Bryant Pond, Ages 13 – 18 (limited number of spaces), Transportation from regional areas (Bangor, Portland), Cost: $30.00 For more information and  registration forms contact Karen Hatch Gagne karenhg@umext.maine.edu or Heather Andrews handrews@umext.maine.edu, or call 1-800-287-1481.

12. Eastern States Tryout Prep Clinic (Horse) -This event is being held to help our     4-Hers intent on trying out for the Eastern States team.  It is a brush up on Showmanship, Equitation, and Pleasure, for both English/Saddle Seat and    Western Competitors.  We will be limiting the number of participants with horses to 12, to be able to give each person individual attention, but spectators will be welcome.
Clinician:  Kyle Smith – 4-H and Open Show Judge
June 6, 2009
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $40.00/participant
Where: Shamrock Farm, Pond Road, West Gardiner, ME 
For more information contact Sarah Chadbourne at 408-1309

13. 2009-2010 Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors Membership - The 2009-2010 Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors membership form is now available on the 4-H website.  Please note that when you send your form in, you are signing up for a membership in the Association, one of the benefits of membership is exhibitor liability insurance. 
For more information and access to the form, go to:
http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/webdocs/maleform.htm.

14. Mobile Maine News Video Challenge - Mobile Maine News and Cooperative Extension have partnered to promote citizen journalism by youth in rural communities. 4-H Youth have long been ambassadors of the communities they represent. This partnership will be an opportunity for youth to further community involvement through the use of technology and the acquisition of journalism skills. What makes Maine such a special place? Grab a camera and grab a story! The “best” video will be awarded first prize, a Flip HD Video Camera donated by the Perloff Family Foundation. Criteria and more information can be found at: http://mobilemainenews.com/?p=228 – click on the right side to view two workshop videos by 4-H from Milo. 
Questions about this video challenge can be sent to Dr. Sunny Skye Hughes at sunny.hughes@umit.maine.edu. Other 4-H resources for completing this project are:  http://projects.4-hcurriculum.org/curriculum/filmmaking/ and www.terrapodcast.com.

Two 4-H’ers at EDGE (Aryn Martin & Amberosity Davis) scripted, photographed most of the footage, and narrated this advertisement for the contest during a workshop by Dr. Sunny Hughes. This link will take you to an HD clip that will knock your socks off!
Here is a link to the EDGE video promotion for the video contest: http://www.vimeo.com/4680752
 

15. Pine Tree 4-H Foundation Scholarships Awarded - There were many qualified applicants for the scholarships awarded by the Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation at their Annual Meeting on May 14^th.  Out of the pool of talented 4-Hers, the following five youth were selected:
a. The Azure Dillon Scholarship was awarded to Marjorie Hardy, of Franklin County. Marjorie joined the Franklin County 4-H Dairy Club at the age of 5.  She is an outstanding scholar and     athlete at Mt. Blue High School.  Marjorie will be attending the University of CT.
b. The Maine Farm Credit/Gladys Conant Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Smith, of Waldo County. Jessica has been in 4-H for 7 years. She is a member of Mt. View High School.  Jessica will be attending the University of Maine, Orono.
c. The Foundation Scholarship was awarded to:
Ashley Martin, of Cumberland County. Ashley has been in 4-H for 8 years.  She attends Gorham High School. Ashley has been accepted to many colleges and will be making her decision soon. Allison Moon, of Cumberland County. Allison has been in 4-H for 13 years.  She attends Freeport High School.  Allison will be attending either Southern Maine Community College or Vermont Tech in the fall.
Brianna Hanington, of Aroostook County. Brianna has been in 4-H for 6 years.  Brianna attends Hodgdon High School.  Brianna has been accepted at the University of Maine, University of Southern Maine, and Michigan State University.
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional 4-H youth, and all of the other applicants for their continued hard work and accomplishments.

16. Water Quality Project for 4-H Clubs - Crista Straub, a graduate student at the University of Maine is helping to implement the “GET WET!” program in 4-H groups across New England. This program works with local students and the community to create a long-term groundwater quality database for towns where there is shared use of groundwater resources.  For detailed information please read the GET WET! Website www.umaine.edu/WaterResearch/outreach/GetWet/index.htm.  They already have schools scheduled to participate in GET WET! and are looking for different 4-H groups to start in the Fall of 2009. For a flyer with more information, contact Christy Fitzpatrick at cfitz@umext.maine.edu.
 

17. Carrot Cookies Recipe from 4-H EDGE Weekend - At 4-H EDGE, there was a workshop on “Standard-Bred Horse Re-training” led by Dr. Norinne (Nanny) Daly.  Many of the attendees heard Dr. Nonni talk about carrot cookies she makes for her horses, and asked for the recipe.  So, thanks to Dr. Nonni, here is the recipe for a special treat for all of you horse lovers!

Carrot Cookies (for horses)
1 cup dry oatmeal, 1 cup flour, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and ¼ cup molasses
Mix ingredients in a bowl as listed.  Make into little balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. 
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
 

18. Information the Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors - When a 4-H'er leases an animal; both the person leasing the animal and the owner of the animal should belong to the ME Association of Livestock Exhibitors or have proof of other liability insurance. If anything happens and there is a claim, most likely the person in control (4-H'er) and the owner will be liable. This is something you may want to pass along as when fairs ask for proof of insurance, usually only the person showing the animal shows proof.   However, is advisable for the owner to be aware that they also should have coverage.
 

Hancock County 4-H Leaders’ Association Minutes of May 13, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. The flag was saluted and the 4-H pledge was recited.
Members Present (12):
· President Terry Swazey, VP Joey Wilbur, Treasurer Barbara Hopkins, Secretary Lisa Carney, Methel Wilbur, Bill Carney, Gail and Dwight Sargent, Paula Collins, Norma Hardison, Wendy Hesketh and Brenda Jordan.
Secretary and Treasure’s Reports:
· The April Secretary’s Report was accepted as written.
· The April Treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
Club reports:
· The Jolly Juniors delivered May baskets and are completing woodworking projects.
· The Wranglers make organic bug spray and worked on conformation, parts of the horse and summer schedules.
· Horse of Course helped with spring farm cleanup of a disabled couple and sold the manure as “Garden Gold”.
· The goat clubs are working on their summer schedule and fundraising.
Old Business:
· Exhibit Hall @ Ross Eckenroad- Rob will be renovating the Eckenroad building and will set up a tent on the washstand side of it. It will house exhibits and demonstrations from Monday-Friday. The big clovers will go on the show ringside. We will put up notices directing people to the new site at the old site and also at the food booth.
· Style Review- Was held at the Ellsworth Grand theater. ASPIRE had seven members entered.  Attendance was good. The Davis girls entertained with their medieval costume.  Debbie Dix filled in when a singer backed out at the last minute. There were photographers from the Ellsworth American and the Bangor Daily. Since there were fewer categories this year, less was spent on prize money, and the donation jar brought in $31.
· Jamboree/Horse Camp- will be held June 5-7. Ten youth are signed up for Horse Camp so far. This year’s speaker will be a hay specialist.
· Bylaws- Joyce will send Lisa a digital copy to be amended.
· Steer tickets- are available for pick up.
· Photo Releases- Brenda asked if parents needed to sign a new photo release for every activity. Jen says that as long as there is one copy on file at the office another does not have to be signed.
· Faircards- Brenda wanted to know how the supply of fair project entry cards was. Joyce will check.
· Blue Hill Fairbook- is now online at BHF.com
· Club Exhibit Theme- this years BHF theme will be “Going Green”.
New Business:
· June meeting- a motion was made and passed to skip the June meeting.
· Bottle collection at the Blue Hill Fair- lots of returnables at the Fair. Bill offered to be the Can Collecting Committee Chair. He can make rounds 3X a day to collect; we can get can wrappers to complement the “Going Green” theme. We should post a daily estimate. Methel will contact Rob.
· Money for scholarships- Barbara has received more money for 4H camp scholarships.  A motion was made to reimburse EDGE participants for unfunded expenses, which was approximately $27 (we had only paid part of the price). Motion seconded and approved. Jen suggested announcing Tanglewood and Bryant Pond scholarships in the Bulletin. It was also suggested that next year some of the funds be used to cover insurance expenses on all youth.
· Jen gave a presentation on the results of her sabbatical training. She examined how different states conduct Internet based leader training. She showed us one program that seemed very well designed. It is available with updates for a one-time fee of $3000, some of which can be covered by a grant. All agreed that it looked like a good program and may work well for Maine.
Meeting adjourned 8:20 Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carney, Secretary

Maine 4-H Youth
Development Mission
To educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and  community-based experiences.

 Maine 4-H Youth
Development Vision
Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills, leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the   future through effective collaborations, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.
 

“To Make the Best Better”
“Learn by Doing”

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