4-H Summer Fun.... SciWorks

July 28
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages: 9-19
Cost: $10
Limit: 15

Join us for an adventure to SciWorks in Winston-Salem. We will get to view many exhibits such as the Mountain to the Sea and walk through the Environmental Park to view habitats of river otters, deer, and much more! Lunch and snacks will be provided. We will meet at the County Office Building Parking Lot (90 South Main Street). Adult chaperones may be needed for this event.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Friday, July 18th.

4-H Summer Fun....Chef & Child

July 7-11
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages: 8-12
Cost: FREE
Limit: 12

Do you like to cook? Come out and join us for a week-long series where you will learn about nutrition, safety and food preparation. We will also visit a local grocery store and restaurant for a behind-the-scenes tour. We will meet at the Alleghany County High School Family & Consumer Education Classroom. Space is limited and preference will be given to youth who have not participated previously.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Friday, June 27th.

4-H Summer Fun.... Wet 'N' Wild Emerald Pointe

June 26
8 am – 5 pm
Ages: 14-19
Cost: $25
Limit: 10

Come out and enjoy a day of fun in the sun! That morning we will begin with a short workshop on water and sun safety. Then, the rest of the day will be spent enjoying the water park. Transportation, lunch, along with your ticket into the amusement park, will be provided. You will need additional money for any additional drinks/snacks you may want while in the park and for any souveniers you may wish to purchase. We will meet at the County Office Building Parking Lot (90 South Main Street). Please be sure to bring your bathing suit and a change of clothes, as well as, a towel and sunscreen.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 18th.

4-H Summer Fun.... Parkway Exploration

June 25
10 am – 4 pm
Ages: 10-19
Cost: $2
Limit: 12

Come with us as we explore the scenic by-way. Did you know that construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in Alleghany County in 1935? Join us as we stop off at some great points of interest such as Cumberland Knob (milepost 217), a picnic lunch at Little Glade Pond (milepost 230) and finish off the day at Stone Mountain State Park (milepost 229). Who knows what else we might see along the way. We will be discussing local flora and fauna as we explore. Please bring a bag lunch. A camera or binoculars may also come in handy!!

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Friday, June 20th.

4-H Summer Fun.... Barter Theatre / Hungry Mother Park

June 20
8 am – 5 pm
Ages: 9-19
Cost: $20
Limit: 15

We will travel to Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA to watch the play, “Sleeping Beauty”. When an angry fairy curses Princess Aurora at her christening, all seems lost. Only the skill of the good fairies and the love of a certain prince can change the curse to a blessing. Bursting with magic, mystery and romance, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all. After the play, we will travel to Hungry Mother State Park to enjoy an afternoon of swimming. Lunch and snacks will be provided. We will meet at the County Office Building Parking Lot (90 South Main Street). Please bring your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen! Adult chaperones may be needed for this event.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Friday, June 13.

4-H Summer Fun..... Take the Bait

June 12
9:00am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 10-19
Cost: $2
Limit: 12

We will travel to a local fishing pond and spend the morning fishing. Try your luck casting and see if you can catch the “big one”! We will meet at the County Office Building Parking Lot (90 South Main Street). Poles and bait will be provided.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration deadline is Friday, June 6th

4-H Summer Fun.... Carolina Raptor Center

June 11th
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 8-19
Cost: $10
Limit: 12

Have you ever wondered what the smallest or largest raptor is or why owls can hear so well? Then come with us on an adventure to the Carolina Raptor Center where we will learn about the many birds of prey. Be prepared to explore the world of hawks, owls, falcons and eagles. Lunch and transportation will be provided. You may want to bring additional money for the gift shop. We will meet at the County Office Building Parking Lot (90 South Main Street). Adult chaperones may be needed for this event.

You MUST come to the Extension Office to register. If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration, to secure your child’s space. Parents must complete needed paperwork at registration, including a medical release, code of conduct, and media release.

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 6

Grayson County Junior 4-H Camp

Interested in meeting new people and enjoying camp at the same time? Grayson County 4-H is now accepting registrations for its 2008 Junior 4-H Camp, June 23-27, 2008. Grayson County will be camping alone this camping season and they are aiming to pack the house at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Abingdon, VA. The camp fee of $140.00, covers all of the following for the week: transportation, food, lodging, programming fees, grounds fees, insurance, program supplies and other costs that have to be covered for operations at the 4-H Center.

Grayson County Junior 4-H Camp is open to 9-12 year olds. There are opportunities for 12-13 year olds to become Counselors-in-Training. Teens, 14-19, and Adults may apply to become counselors for 4-H Camp as well. Please contact Amy Pardue at the Alleghany County Cooperative Extension Office at 336-372-5597 or amy_pardue@ncsu.edu if you are interested in attending.

"Career Exploration" 4-H Poster Contest

Is there a career that you have a particular interest in? Here is your chance to explore that career further. You must follow the simple rules provided below to be eligible. The two top posters from the county will be eligible to move on to district level competition on June 28th. Winners in each age division from District move on to State competition. Youth ages 9-18 may participate with age categories being 9-10, 11-13 and 14-18. Posters are due in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m.on Wednesday, June 11th.

** Poster must be on standard poster board and must be of uniform size 22” X 28”– other sizes are ineligible.

** Use theme to select a career you are interested in and share it with us! For example: “Explore Nursing.”

** Copyrighted materials should not be used i.e. newspaper and film cartoon characters may not be used.

** Posters must contain only original artwork (hand-drawn) by the artist (cut outs from magazines /prefab or professional clipart is not allowed).

** Keep it simple and to the point.

** Display the poster in a prominent location in your hometown during the month of May or June. For example: local library, grocery store, school, or extension office.

** Complete a contest entry form and tape/paste it on the back of your poster.

Posters will be judged on originality, that it follows the career theme, conveys a message, has accurate information and general appearance.

View a complete list of the rules and an entry form here.

Photography Contest Results

The photos have been judged and the results are in...... We had 15 great entries for the contest.

Senior Division ~ 4-H In Action
Blue Ribbon: "Bonding at the Shelter" by Katelyn Galyean
Junior Division ~ Animals
Blue Ribbon: "Ace" by Kacey Caudill
Senior Division ~ Animals
Blue Ribbon: "Jackson Frost" by Katelyn Galyean
Red Ribbon: "Outta My Way" by Hannah Tucker
Junior Division ~ Horse
Blue Ribbon: "Fancy's Hay Day" by Kacey Caudill
Senior Division ~ Horse
Blue Ribbon: "Hmmm...It Looks Greener!" by Katelyn Galyean
Junior Division ~ Humor
Blue Ribbon: "Silly Grandpa" by Natasha Hamm
Senior Division ~ Humor
Blue Ribbon: "Daddy Plays Dress Up" by Katelyn Galyean
Junior Division ~ Nature's Beauty
Blue Ribbon: "Beautiful Bloom" by Natasha Hamm
Red Ribbion: "Lilacs" by Kacey Caudill
Senior Division ~ Nature's Beauty
Blue Ribbon: "Morning Dew" by Hannah Tucker
Red Ribbon: "Sensational Sunset" by Katelyn Galyean
Junior Division ~ People & Places
Blue Ribbon: "Teddy's Spring Fling" by Kacey Caudill
Red Ribbon: "Ummm...ummm...Good!" by Natasha Hamm
Senior Division ~ People & Places
Blue Ribbon: "Cape Lookout" by Katelyn Galyean

All photos that were entered are on display at the Alleghany County Library, so make sure to go visit the library to see the wonderful talent of some of our local 4-Hers.