4-H/Youth Development

The 4-H/Youth Development program creates opportunities and supportive environments for youth and adults to become capable, competent and caring citizens. The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning that focuses on the youth's area of interest. Programs are conducted with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate in organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H camp and other special activities.

April- May 2007   

Hello, my name is Ralph Hance, III.  I am the Trimble County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development. 

My E-Mail address is Ralph.Hance@uky.edu if you need to ask me anything, or to send me something.  Thanks.

If you are not registered for 4-H and you would like to join either a club or as a volunteer, click the button below and put your e-mail address in the name box, so that I can get back in touch with you.    

                                                          Club Information

we are still waiting on some photo release forms to finish these links as well.

Clubs and Programs  (Currently Under Construction!!!!  Blue buttons indicate not finished clickable links.  we are still waiting on some photo release forms.)

Special Dates of Interest:

• 2008 4-H Camp is July 14-18.  Camper forms will be ready after March 5, 2008.

• Trimble County's County Communication's Event- will be held on March 13, 2008 at the Trimble County Cooperative Extension Office.  You must register by March 11 at 4:30 p.m.   See below for rules.

• Trimble County's 2007 4-H Camp Fundraiser- Was a success!  Thanks to all who helped sell tickets, and to those who bought them.

• Trimble County's 4-H Camp was July 16-20, 2007.

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Trimble County Communication's Event

March 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Sign in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Juniors = ages 9-13

Seniors = ages 14-19

Time Limit: 5-15 minutes for Juniors and Seniors - a penalty will be accessed for speeches and demonstrations that are under and over the specified time lengths.

Visual Aids:  Visual Aids should be used in the demonstrations contest.  No live animals, weapons, or realistic firearm models.  Electronic equipment can only be used in the presentation software category.

Note Cards:  The use of note cards is optional.  Points will not be added or subtracted unless the use of the cards is distracting.

Categories for Juniors and Seniors:

Agricultural Engineering

Science and Natural Resources

Animal Sciences (Large and small)

Bread (Time limit is 10-20 min.)

Clothing/Sewing

Computer Crafts

Dairy Foods

Electric

General

Health

Home Environment and Management

Horticulture

Foods (dairy foods and other foods)

Photography/ Video Photography

Safety

Small Engines

Shooting Sports

Presentation Software

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Adults, Trimble County needs YOU!!! 

Are you an adults willing to help with the youth here in Trimble County .  I have had a tremendous response from children in Trimble Count interested in joining a 4-H club.  But I have no Adult volunteers to help lead these clubs.  If you are a responsible adult willing to help these children succeed in learning life skills, and developing a better sense of  self-esteem, than please contact me. 

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New 4-H Programs

    If you would be interested in joining 4-H, now would be a great time!  I would like to find out from the people in the county what programs you would be interested in being involved in.  

If you are interested in programs relating to 

cows,                                                            knitting

horses,                                                       sewing,

dogs,                                                            wildlife,

goats,                                                         forestry (trees), 

sheep,                                                          woodworking,

rabbits,                                                     riding bikes,

shooting sports,                               electricity, 

photography,                                     public speaking, 

or something else not listed, then click the button below, and I will see if there is some way we can get a program going here in Trimble County that YOU are interested in.