Urban 4-H events

Ambassador Planning Committee & Service Leaders

During our April meeting will put the finishing touches on the Showcase and continue working on our service projects for the year. Join us at our next meeting:

• Apr. 14, 1-5 pm
• Downtown Minneapolis Central Library

Ramsey County 4-H leader's council meeting

Our March Leader’s Council was cancelled due to weather, so we will have a make-up meeting in April. We will be continuing to plan for the county fair and other upcoming events. (APC youth will meet before the meeting from 5:30-6:30). Please contact Erica Gates if you have agenda items for the meeting and if you plan to attend.

• Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 pm
• Ramsey County extension office (2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood)

Urban 4-H Showcase Event

The Urban 4-H Project Fair is an opportunity for youth to gain confidence in public presentation, share and learn from one another, and get positive feedback. Additional info.

• Apr. 20 (April 21 is the back-up date)
• 1-5 pm
• FAIR School - 3915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal

Hennepin County federation meeting

Mark your calendar for the next Hennepin County Federation meeting. You won’t want to miss the April meeting, after all, the notoriously creative Victory Robbins club is hosting the activity. Please join us for this fun evening! If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Jewell at 952-920-3872.

• Apr. 22, 6:30-8pm
• Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Plymouth

Ramsey County Arts In

Participants create a 30 minute musical revue production, to be performed at the Ramsey County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair. All participants sing, dance, and act in the show!

• Registration Due May 1
• Registration Form & Flyer

Bay Lake 4-H Camp

Join us for a unique island overnight adventure on Bay Lake! 4-H Camp is sponsored by the Urban 4-H Youth Development program at the University of Minnesota. Campers from all over the twin cities enjoy a week filled with fun challenges, leadership and teambuilding experiences, and exciting hands-on activities including arts and crafts, science, swimming, large group games, boating, environmental exploration, nightly campfires and more! More information.

• Registrations Due May 1
• July 22-26 or Aug 5-9

National 4-H conference

The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults, at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture, assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. More info.

• April 6 - 12, 2013 - National 4-H Conference Center, Washington D.C.

Shooting Sports & Wildlife Certification trainings

Mark your calendars now! Spring 2013 training:

• Apr. 13-14, Faribault

YELLO! conference

Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Out Loud! is an annual statewide, four-day leadership conference with group discussions, workshops, service opportunities, challenging speakers and hands-on activities designed for youth. More info.

• June 2013 dates TBD - 4-H Building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds