Thursday, March 27, 2014

Final "School's Out" Program for this school year to happen on April 18th!


Click HERE for the downloadable flyer. 
When: Friday, April 18
Where: Narrows Community Center/Annex (Old High School)
What time: 9am until 2pm
Who: Youth ages 7-13
     As an adult, if you would like to volunteer for the day, please let the Extension Office know
Cost: FREE
Register By: Wednesday, April 16, so enough supplies can be made available

Youth are required to bring their own lunch, but snacks will be provided.

At this “School’s Out” event youth will make take-home spring crafts and enjoy learning together as they make yummy snacks to enjoy! Games and fun are always included!

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Julie Martin, Giles County Extension Office at 540-921-3455/TDD* during business hours of  9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Community summer programs are available to all youth!

The LoCo Arts 2014 Summer Youth/Teen Camps and Adult Workshops have been announced! There are so many neat opportunities with these camps and workshops. Please take advantage of this great community effort! You can see the schedule and flyer by clicking HERE.


Monday, March 24, 2014

April 4-H Events & Happenings!


Below you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles County ExtensionOffice to sign up/RSVP for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!
Upcoming 4-H Events:
Monday, March 31- Rich Creek 4-H Club Meeting at the Rich Creek Library beginning at 6:30pm. This growing club welcomes new members, youth ages 5-19 and their families. In March members will get their hands dirty with a seed planting activity!
Monday, April 7- Narrows Now 4-H Club Meeting. Because of weather we did not meet in February, so that means we will be having our LEGO build activity at our April monthly meeting! We meet at the Narrows Community Center (old high school) at 6:30pm. Come one, come all and build with us!
Wednesday, April 9- 4-H Teen Leadership Club Meeting. All Giles County teenagers are invited to join our teen only club! Our April meeting will begin at 7pm at the Giles County Extension Office in Pearisburg. In addition to discussing 4-H camp training we will also be completing a community service project!
Friday, April 18- The final “School’s Out” program of this school year is open for registration no. The Friday event will be from 9am until 2pm. There is no registration fee, but participants must call the Extension Office to sign up. Location TBD. Activities will include spring crafts! Youth ages 7-13 are welcome to attend. Please register by Wednesday, April 16 so enough supplies can be made available.
Friday, April 25- Newport 4-H Club Meeting. After a successful community service project last month, this group is geared up to make a lasting impression on their community. At the April meeting, that will be held at the Newport-Mt.Olivet UMC Church beginning at 7pm, participants will be learning about outdoor skills (rope making) and also planting a tree in the neighborhood! All youth, ages 5-19, and their families are encouraged to participate in this free club/community group!
Monday, April 28- Rich Creek 4-H Club meeting at 6:30pm at the Rich Creek Library. At the April meeting, youth participants will be designing and building with LEGO’s to make their own robotic creations! All youth ages 5-19 and their families are welcome to join this 4-H Community Club.


Important Deadlines to mark on your calendar:
Apr 11- Camp Open House/Registration at the Extension Office (9am-6:30pm)
Apr 12- Teen Counselor and Adult Volunteer Training at the 4-H Center
Jun 9- Pre-Camp meeting for all camp participants, parents and guardians. Tentative Location: Pearisburg Community Center Cafeteria.

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Each camp is limited to 10 participants; sign up early to claim your spot!

FULL- July 7-11
We currently have a waiting list.

Ages 9-15
July 14-18

Ages 9-15
Camp #1 July 21-25
Camp #2 August 18-22

Community Events the 4-H is helping with: (If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please contact the Giles County Extension Office)






Thursday, March 13, 2014

March 4-H Teen Club Meeting Minutes

The Giles County 4-H Teen Leadership Club met last night for the monthly meeting. Below you will find the meeting minutes that has important dates and deadlines for 4-H Summer Camp & other upcoming events. Please contact the Giles County Extension Office if you would like more information regarding any of the information seen below.

March 4-H Teen Leadership Club Meeting Minutes

President Tanner Ganoe called the meeting to order at 7pm. Daniel Pierson and Cory Falls led the American and 4-H pledges. There were no minutes or treasurer’s report to be given. Having no unfinished business the group moved to new business.
The 2014 Garlic Mustard Challenge was discussed and club members were encouraged to attend on April 19th at the Cascades in a 4-H shirt. The event runs from 9 until noon. The Spring Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company was discussed. This is an opportunity to raise money for the Giles County 4-H program. Cory made the motion to have Cora devise a time table for club members to sign up to be at TSC to help sell the $1 clovers. Johathan seconded the motion and it was discussed to have 2 hour increments. The motion passed. The April 26th Giles Family Resource Day was then discussed. 4-H is helping with face painting and having a display. Club members Tanner Ganoe, Cory Falls, Daniel Pierson, and Danielle Stephens volunteered to attend to help Cora with this event. Narrows Kids Fishing Day is on May 10th. Daniel Pierson has volunteered to help Cora set up the Fish Painting station. Other club members were encouraged to show up to fish or help.
Camp deadlines and paperwork was discussed. All counselors and CITs must have application, enrollment, health history, and code of conduct turned in to the Extension Office by March 21st. There is a training that all teen counselors must attend at the 4-H Center on April 12th. The paperwork deadline is March 28th. Johathan Ash, Amber Bradley, Jennifer Bradley (adult), Kyle Holt, and Marie Keller (adult) have completed and turned in their form. Members were reminded that scholarship applications are due to the Extension Office by April 4th. Other important dates are:
  • Apr. 11th- Camp Open House/Registration Night 
  • Apr. 12th- CIT & Camp Counselor Training at 4-H Center
  • June 16-19th- Virginia State 4-H Congress at Virginia Tech
  • June23-27th- 4-H Overnight Camp at 4-H Center
  •  August 4-8th- District 4-H Camp at 4-H Center

Johathan, Tanner, Cory, and Daniel are interested in attending the “Learning the Ropes” training with Dr. Jim Cain. Members are required to register themselves, it costs $49, and to let Cora know if transportation is needed. All counselors are invited to attend this training and can register at mid-atlantic.aee.org. Other upcoming events included the March 21-23 Shooting Sports Instructor Certification. If you are interested in attending to help start the Giles Lead Slingers group, you are asked to talk with Cora. Members were asked to help spread the word to other interested adults in Giles. The 2014 Virginia State 4-H Congress was then discussed. Aaron Collins, Johathan Ash, Daniel Pierson, Danielle Stephens, and Cory Falls have so far expressed interest in attending. This premier leadership event will take place on the campus of Virginia Tech, June 16th-19th. Kyle Holt also expressed interest in attending but may have work commitments.
March meeting guest speaker, Southwest District Ambassador Cory Falls. 

The evening program was guest speaker Cory Falls. Cory is currently serving as the Southwest District Ambassador on the VA 4-H State Cabinet. He mentioned that is the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service and that Congress this summer will highlight activities to celebrate that occasion. In talking about Congress he told the group about the contests and colleges workshops, the competitions, the All-Star tapping ceremony, the awards banquet, State Cabinet elections, and the Share-the-Fun show. He also mentioned that the full Congress photo this year will be a night photo with glow sticks! Cory shared with the group that the event is a leadership opportunity and that the attire is business professional.
Final reminders for the evening included the Giles Youth Adult Partnership meeting on March 13th at 4pm. Tanner Ganoe and Cory Falls will be attending the meeting at the Pearisburg Town Hall. The next 4-H Teen Leadership Club meeting will be on April 9th at 7pm. The group will be completing a community service project that includes no-dew fleece blankets for the local CHIP program and discussing county hosted events at 4-H Summer Camp. The group took their meeting picture and adjourned at 8:10pm.
Submitted by: Cora Gnegy

Danielle Stephens, Kyle Holt, Aaron Collins, Johathan Ash, Daniel Pierson, Tanner Ganoe, and Cory Falls were at the March 12th 4-H Teen Club meeting to talk about, among other items, the 2014 Garlic Mustard Challenge. 


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

4-H Programs, Activities, & Club Meetings for March 2014


Happy March!
 

You can find below information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office to sign up/RSVP for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!
Upcoming Club Meetings:
  •  Wednesday, March 12- 4-H Teen Leadership Club Meeting. All Giles County teenagers are invited to join our teen only club! Our March. meeting will being at 7pm at the Giles County Extension Office in Pearisburg. Summer Camp Planning (see sidebar) is the main agenda item for this monthly meeting.
  •  Friday, March 14- Newport 4-H Club Meeting. “Children will learn how they can get involved in helpful activities in the community and at home, and will help one another with some very special service projects!” To be held at the Newport Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, beginning at 7pm. [See advertisement below.] 
  • Monday, March 31- Rich Creek 4-H Club Meeting at the Rich Creek Library beginning at 6:30pm. This growing club welcomes new members, youth ages 5-19 and their families. In March members will get their hands dirty with a seed planting activity!
  • Monday, April 7- Narrows Now 4-H Club Meeting. Because of weather we did not meet in February, so that means we will be having our LEGO build activity at our April monthly meeting! We meet at the Narrows Community Center (old high school) at 6:30pm. Come one, come all and build with us!


Important Deadlines to mark on your calendar:
  • Mar 21- CIT and Teen Counselor Application Packets due at the Extension Office- contact us to get yours today! [They are available via the Giles County 4-H blog.]
  • Mar 28- Teen Counselors notified of acceptance
  • Mar 28- Registration for camp training at 4-H Center due at the Extension Office [This is available by calling the Extension Office or attending the March 12th Teen Leadership Club meeting.]
  • Apr 4- 4-H Camp Scholarship Application due at the Extension Office
  • Apr 11- Camp Open House/Registration at the Extension Office (9am-6:30pm)
  • Apr 12- Teen Counselor and Adult Volunteer Training at the 4-H Center
  •  Jun 9- Pre-Camp meeting for all camp participants, parents and guardians. Tentative Location: Pearisburg Community Center Cafeteria

 
     
4-H also has active after-school partnerships that are working in all three primary schools!


  • EEMS has a monthly after-school Robotics Club! (pictured to the left)
  • MMEMS has a weekly Health Rocks & Character Counts after-school group!
  • NEMS has a weekly Child Care (Preparing for Babysitting) group!