Activities

4-H Camp
Almost 30 people from Green County will spend a week of boating, swimming, archery, crafts, nature study, and recreation at Lake Cumberland. Each year, Green County 4-H needs leaders to provide this safe, educational, and fun activity. The cost is $150. (Materials are generally released after Feb 1)

4-H Horse Club
Our local Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club is a very active club. Monthly educational meetings are held as well as practices for horse events like Horse Bowl, Horse Shows, Horse Judging, etc. The new Mighty Mustang 4-H Arena is being developed and utilized by many organizations in the community including the club's annual Horse Camp. Contact the 4-H office for more information.

Project Record Books
Project Record books are small workbooks related to topics of interest to youth. Most will include information and activities to help you develop skills related to your project. There are over 40 different topics to choose from. State Fair exhibits are selected from completed Project activities. Projects are due June 1 of each year.

Talk Meet
Gives 4-Hers the opportunity to speak before a group. The contest is divided into age groups. Speeches may be given on any topic, and you can get assistance from many sources.

Demonstrations
Demonstrations involve speaking with the use of props to help in showing and telling. Divisions are made according to subject matter and age.

Judging Contest
Practice decision making while learning what "qualities" to look for in livestock, horses, dairy cattle, vegetables, and land.

Animal Shows
If you have selected an animal project or have interest, you may enter your animal in area or state shows. There are categories for most animals including shows for beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goat, horse rabbits, and dogs.

Bicycle Rodeo
Demonstrate your safety and driving skills during the Bicycle Rodeo sponsored by 4-H during the Green County Fair. Winners in seven age categories can advance to the State Fair. Additional Information: Inspection Form and Obstacle Events

Fashion Revue
Each spring, 4-Hers wear something they sewed themselves at the Fashion Revue. Some older youth even make their own prom formal wear. It is a good way to practice poise, too.

Honor's Applications
As a Senior 4-H member, there is recognition available to you that has not been possible as a Junior 4-H member. It is the Kentucky 4-H Honors Program. There are 3 levels of achievements. They are Bronze Honor, Silver Honor, and Gold Honor. It is possible for you to achieve all three levels of honor. The pamphlet - Kentucky 4-H Honors Program (4LO-30SO) gives a more detailed description of the Honors program and the requirements for each level. Application forms for all three Honor levels follow. There is a separate application/certification form that must be filled out for each Honor level application.

Shooting Sports
This program teaches safety and proper use of firearms. After training and practice, 4-Hers may enter area and state competition in archery, air rifle/pistol, BB, black powder, rifle/pistol, shot gun, and 22 rifle/pistol.

Tractor Safety
Attend a tractor driving school and learn safety and simple maintenance. Then you are eligible to compete in the Tractor Driving Competition which has an area and state contest.

Variety Show
Show your talents and have fun while performing on stage.

Poster Contest
Here is your opportunity to show others what 4-H means to you. You can use water color, ink, crayons, acrylics, charcoal, oils or just about anything to make a poster. Just use your imagination.

Poetry Contest
Improve your creative writing skills by turning in one of your original poems. The topic is your choice.

Barbecue Contest
Learn how to barbecue chicken or turkey and enter the state contest In July.