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Enrollment Guide 2016

Shawano County 4-H

The 4H Pledge

“I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,

My Heart to greater loyalty,

My Hands to larger service, and

My Health to better living,

for my club, my community, my country, and my world.”

Welcome to Shawano County 4H

This is your guide . . . A 4-H project is an area that you want to learn more about during the year. There are projects on just about any topic you would like to study and explore, from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines.

In its early years, 4H was a program just for farm kids. Today 4H is for everyone. Boys and girls in town can enjoy 4H as much as youth in the country. Over half of 4H participants now live in larger cities, over one fourth live in towns and rural areas, and less than one fourth live on farms.

Besides 4H projects, you can get involved in 4H events and activities throughout the year, including drama festivals, style revues, animal judging contests, camps, county and state fairs, community services, tours, sports, exchanges, speeches, and demonstrations. And remember, you’ll learn more than “subject matter” as you complete your projects. You’ll learn many “life” skills that you’ll use every day of your life, such as understanding yourself, communicating better, solving problems, making decisions, & working with others.

Don’t forget to check out the project pages on the Wisconsin 4-H Web Site at these pages, you’ll find descriptions for our statewide projects, Internet resources and links of interest, fair project suggestions, state specialist contacts and other suggested 4-H resources.

4H’ers often stay in for many years because there are lots to do for older members. Many teen counselors are staff members at 4H camps. About 700 teens exchange ideas and make new friends each June during State 4H and Youth Conference at UWMadison. Many enjoy 4H educational trips to WashingtonD.C. and exchanges with 4H families in other states. Some travel overseas for a 4H international experience.

By the way, did you know . . . 4H is the youth development part of University of Wisconsin-Extension? So, when you participate in 4H, you are part of the UW System!

How to Select 4-H Projects

4-H members . . . First, make a list of the things you like to do or want to learn more about. Talk over your list with your parents, leaders and friends. They may recognize some special things you are good at that you don’t even realize you do well. Ask yourself if you have the equipment, money and time to do the projects that sound interesting.

Many projects have more than one level. If you’ve had a lot of experience in an area, you may want to skip the first or beginning level of a project. All projects also have grade recommendations. These are only recommendations.

If this is your first year in 4-H, concentrate on doing only two or three projects well. Usually you can spend more than one year in a project unit because there are enough ideas there to span two or three years.

Good luck in your project selections. Have a great 4H year!

Sincerely,

Joe Stellato Terri Brunner

4-H Youth Development Agent4-H Program Assistant

Shawano CountyUWEXShawano CountyUWEX

Table of Contents

Leader Information ...... 4

(Project/General/Activity)

Please refer to specific project info for specific resources

Youth Leadership ...... 4

Cloverbuds ...... 5

Create Your Own Project (Self Determined) ...... 5

Animal Sciences ...... 5

Arts & Communications ...... 9

Family, Home & Health ...... 10

Mechanical Science ...... 14

Natural Resources and

Environmental Education ...... 16

Plant & Soil Sciences ...... 20

You are welcome to come into the office to preview literature before purchasing.

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Organizational Leader (club general leader)

Co-Organizational leader (two or more people sharing club general leadership equally)

Assistant Organizational Leader (an assistant helping the organizational leader of the club)

Key Leader (leader with countywide responsibilities

for a project). You may request any literature needed

throughout the project guide.

Club Activity Leader

*The resources below are available for ALL leaders*

____4H350, Getting Started in 4-H Leadership

(aimed at project leaders)………..……… $1.50

____4H407, Perfect Fit - 4-H Involvement for

Youth with Disabilities………………..…...…. free

____COMM08 Teaching Resources for Yth Educ .. $10.00

Demonstration, Speaking, Posters & Activities Material

____COMM07, Communication Activities

for 4H Clubs .….....$4.50

____4H236 Games for Meetings and Parties .. …...…$.65 ____4H282 Group Recreation……………...…..…..…$.50

____4H23 Say It With Posters………………….……$.50

Officer Information

____How To conduct a Meeting and 4-H Club Officer

____4H71A, So You Are President of Club …………$.60

____4H71B, So You Are Vice President of Club….…$.60

____4H71C, So You Are Secretary ...... …...…..…$.60

____4H71D, So You Are Treasurer ...... …..…..…$.60

YOUTH LEADERSHIP LEADER

____4H394, Youth Leadership - Advisors Guide…...... free

____AVLP, Adult Volunteer Leader Plan ………...….free

____07903 Mentor Guide for Grades 3-5.………...... $4.25

____07904 Mentor Guide for Grades 6-12..……..…..$4.25

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/leadership.cfm

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

____Youth Leadership Record Sheet

Supplements:

____YLP, 4-H Youth Leadership Plan……….………..free

Level 1 Grades: 3-5

What you can do in this project:

  • Assess your leadership skills
  • Practice effective communication skills
  • Set goals and resolve conflict
  • Plan a group event

____07905, My Leadership Workbook…………..….$3.75

Level 2 Grades: 6-8

What you can do in this project:

  • Explore how leaders are different
  • Develop a multi-media presentation
  • Set and achieve team goals
  • Practice teamwork

____07906, My Leadership Journal……..…..…….$3.75

Level 3 Grades: 9-12

What you can do in this project:

  • Build trust in a group
  • Assess you own strengths and weaknesses
  • Write vision and mission statements
  • Contribute to a group project

____07907, My LeadershipP ortfolio….…..…...... $3.75

CLOVERBUDS LEADER

____Shawano County Leaders Guide …………...... *$1.00

____ BU08172 Exploring 4-H Leader guide…….....…$8.00

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/cloverbuds.cfm

CLOVERBUDS Grade: 1-2

____Cloverbud Record Sheet - Goals sheet not needed

What you can do in this project:

  • Learn about 4-H activities and events
  • Learn about working together as a club or team
  • Learn to complete projects as an individual
  • Share with others what you have learned

____Cloverbud Booklet “B”……...…………..….....$1.50

____ 08171 Exploring the Treasures of 4-H……….…$3.75

____ BU6842D, Pre-Flight (Supplement) …………...$3.00

What can I do:

  • Build an introductory level rocket
  • Compare birds and airplanes
  • Make a space helmet

SELF-DETERMINED LEADER

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/selfdetermined.cfm

SELF-DETERMINEDGrades:3-13

Create Your Own Project-have an interest but don’t see a project listed that it fits under? This is the project for you!

____ Self-Determined Record Sheet

What you can do in this project:

  • Create your own project or expand on an old one
  • Select a project, develop a plan, identify resources
  • Carry out and evaluate your plan

Supplement:

____4H272 Designing Your Own Project...... ….*$.50

The animal science projects are divided into three levels. Choose the level that is most appropriate for you - if you are new in the project you may want to choose a level easier than recommended. Try to complete at least 7 activities each year.

Level 1 - Recommended for Grades 3-5. Activities include identifying breeds, selecting animals, identifying parts of an animal, their care and feeding and safety habits in working with your project. It is not necessary that you own an animal for this project level.

Level 2 - Recommended for Grades 6-8. Activities include learning more about behavior traits, judging, health care and financial responsibilities in animal project areas and in other projects learn more advanced techniques and become creative in workmanship. Leadership skills will begin to develop and should be encouraged during this time.

Level 3 - Recommended for Grades 9-12. At this level, youth will learn to teach others about the project, continue learning leadership skills and learn about career opportunities open to you.

DAIRY LEADER

____08164, Dairy Group Activity Guide……...…….$3.75

____A3616 Youth and Dairy Cattle: A Safe

Partnership…….(Supplement).…....$1.00

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/dairy.cfm

DAIRY

(First year dairy project members limited to 1 dairy animal, second year dairy project member limited to 2 dairy animals, third year dairy project member limited to 3 dairy animals, all other dairy exhibitors will be limited to 4 dairy animals.)

____Dairy Record Sheet

____Lifetime Dairy Record (1 per animal)

Supplements:

____08161 Cowabunga-Level 1 (Gr. 3-5)…...... …...$3.75

____08162 Moooving Ahead-Level 2 (Gr 6-8)……..$3.75

____08163 Rising to the Top- Level 3 (Gr 9-12)…...$3.75

____Preparing to Show your Dairy Animal (Gr. 3-8)...$.50

(http:msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1759.htm)

____ Working with Dairy Cattle (Gr. 9-13)……….....$2.00

(also available @ http:

____4H502 The Rules are Black & White

…and they apply to all breeds…………..…10.00

____Techniques in Judging Dairy Cattle………….…$4.00

____Showmanship…Leading to Win(CANADA 1)...$3.00

____Preparing to Lead (CANADA 2)...……………. $3.00

(Above 2 items available for free printing@

____How to Make a Rope Halter ………..………....…free

____A3616 Youth & Dairy Cattle: A Safe Partner….$1.00

____ Pedigrees……………………………………….$1.00

____ NCR593 Learning about Dairy

You can also download the following workbooks for FREE at:

*Dairy Judging Workbook

*Pedigree Questions & AnswersWorkbook

*Showring ReadyWorkbook

*Understanding Genetics and the Sire Summaries

*Working with Dairy CattleWorkbook

*World of Dairy NutritionWorkbook

(If you would like a printed copy, simply stop in our office for a copy at our printing cost)

BEEF LEADER

____08146 Beef Group Activity Guide...... $3.60

____ 117R Beef Resource Handbook……………$18.50+

(You can also check out the UWEX copy OR order

your own at:

BEEF

____Livestock Financial Record

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/beef.cfm

Supplements:

____Level 1 08143 Bite into Beef (Gr. 3-5)...... $3.75

____Level 208144 Here’s the Beef.(Gr. 6-8)…….$3.75

____Level 3 08145 Leading the Charge. (Gr. 9-12)....$3.75

____4H413 Beef Project Calendar………..………...…free

____4H450 Judg Breeding & Market Cattle (supp)…..$.55

____Selecting Steer Calves (supp)…………………….free

GOATS

DAIRY GOAT LEADER

____08355 Dairy Goat Group Activity Guide…...$3.75

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/goats.cfm

DAIRY GOATS

____Dairy/Meat Goat Record Sheet

____Dairy/Meat Goat Description Sheet

Supplements:

____ Level 108352 Getting Your Goat(Gr. 3-5)…....$3.75

____Level 2 08353 Stepping Out(Gr. 6-8)…….... $3.75 ____Level 3 08354 Showing the Way(Gr. 9-12) …...$3.75

____4-H463 Dairy Goat Project Calendar……..……...free

MEAT GOAT LEADER

____07912, Meat Goat Helper’s Guide……….…..$3.75

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/goats.cfm

MEAT GOATS

____Meat/Dairy Goat Record Sheet

____Meat/Dairy Goat Description Sheet

Supplements:

____Level 1 07909, Just Browsing (Gr. 3-5)…...…...$3.75

____Level 2 07910 Get Growing w/ Meat Goats(6-8) 3.75

____Level 3 07911 Meating the Future(Gr. 9-12)…...$3.75

HORSE/HORSELESS HORSE LEADER

____08058 Horse Group Activity Guide...... ….…...$3.75

____4H360 4-H Clothes Horse Activity Guide.….$5.40

____4H374 Additional Patterns/Clothes Horse...…...$1.60

HORSES

Note: Additional expenses may be required for this project to cover expenses of clinicians and fair judges.

____Horse Record Sheet

____Horse Description Sheet (Turned in with fair entries)

Website: 4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/horses.cfm

Supplements: (Also for Horseless Horse)

____08053 Giddy Up and Go….…....…….…....$3.75

What you can do in this project: Grades: 3-5

  • Learn horse behavior and terms
  • Saddle, groom and bridle your horse
  • Practice horse safety and horse selection

____ 08054 Head, Heart & Hooves…....…….....$3.75

What you can do in this project: Grades: 6-8

  • Practice horsemanship and judging, trail riding
  • Understand horse selection and training
  • Learn about tack, feeding and diseases

____ 08055 Stable Relationships….………...... $3.75

What you can do in this project: Grades: 9-12

  • Explore horse breeding, genetics and heredity
  • Understand horse diseases and prevention
  • Learn about fencing, pasturing and housing

____ 08056 Riding the Range ……...…..……..$3.75

What you can do in this project: Grades:3-7

  • Practice a round-pen workout
  • Learn English and Western style bridles
  • Understand equitation and riding styles

____08057 Jumping to New Heights…….…….$3.75

What you can do in this project: Grades:8-12

  • Present your horse in showmanship classes
  • Rate your showmanship skills
  • Practice proper show ethics

____CO201 Horse Science (supplement)....….……..$2.95

____CO200 Horses & Horsemanship (supp)...……...$2.95

____4H180 Pleasure Riding (supp)…………………..$.85

____4H181 Draft Horse (supplement)...... ……...$1.50

____4H389 4-H Clothing: Horse & Riding Attire…..$1.50

____Guidelines for Jr. Fair Horse Exhibitor…...……...free

HORSELESS HORSE

(Specifically for those who don’t have a horse. If you have a horse, even if it is a managerial, enroll in the horse project. Horse project members can also take non-animal entries to the fair. Refer to the fair book. You will see entries listed in Vet Science specifically for Horse/Horseless Horse members.)

____Horseless Horse Record Sheet

____4H266 Horses are Fun……………………$1.50

LLAMAS

____Llamas Record Sheet

____Llama Lifetime History

____Description Sheet

____ST328-4 Storey’s Guide to raising Llamas…....*19.00

OTHER EXOTIC ANIMALS

____Other Exotic Animals Record Sheet

____Other Exotic Animal Lifetime History

POULTRY LEADER

____06366 Poultry Group Activity Guide.…...…..$3.75

____ APA Leader Showmanship...... $3.00

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/poultry.cfm

POULTRY

____Poultry Record Sheet.

Supplements:

____ Lev 1 - 06363 Scratching the Surface. (3-5)…...$3.75

____ Lev 2 06364 Testing Your Wings(Gr. 6-8)…....$3.75

____ Level 3 06365 Flocking Together(Gr. 9-12)...... $3.75

____Poultry Showmanship (member)………...……. $1.00

____4H281 Poultry for Fun & Food (supp)....………$1.00

____A2880 Chicken Breeds & Varieties (supp).……$1.50

____4H135 Pigeons (supplement)...... ………$1.00

____ A3311 Raising Waterfowl……………...…...…..$4.50

____NCR060Small Turkey Flock Mgmt (supp)……...$.45

RABBIT LEADER

____08083 Rabbit Group Activity Guide…………...$3.75

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/rabbits.cfm

RABBITS

____Rabbit Record Sheet

Supplements:

____ Level 1 – 08080 What’s Hoppening! (Gr. 3-5) .3.75

____ Level 2 – 08081 Making Tracks (Gr. 6-8)…..$3.75

____ Level 3 – 08082 All Ears (Gr. 9-12) …...…..$3.75

____Domestic Rabbit Guide (ARBA) . . . . . …. . .. . $2.00

____SH408 Rabbit Production & Showmanship…….$1.30

____Caring for your Rabbit……………………………free

____Practical Breeding Advice………………………..free

____Worms & Waste…………………………………..free

____General Rabbit Care Tips……………………...…free

SHEEP LEADER

____06370 Sheep Group Activity Guide.…...... ….....$3.75

____ 194R Sheep Resource Guide………..………$19.50+

(You can also check out the UWEX copy OR order

your own at:

SHEEP

____Livestock Financial Record

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/sheep.cfm

Supplements:

____ Lev 1 – 06367Lambs, Rams, & You (Gr. 3-5)….3.75

____ Level 2 – 06368Sheer Delight (Gr. 6-8) ...……..$3.75

____ Level 3 – 06369 Leading the Flock (Gr. 9-12)…..3.75

____4H419 Market Lamb Project Calendar………....free

____4H421, Judging Breeding & Market Sheep……...$.90

____Intro to Raising Sheep………….……………...... $.25

____Sheep Breeding………………….…………….....$.50

SWINE LEADER

____08068 Swine Group Activity Guide.………...... $3.75

____134R, Swine Resource Handbook…..……..$27.50+

(You can also check out the UWEX copy OR order

your own at:

SWINE

____Livestock Financial Record

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/swine.cfm

Supplements:

____ 08065 The Incredible Pig -Level 1 (Gr 3-5)...... $3.75

____ 08066 Putting the Oink in Pig-Lev 2 (Gr 6-8)…$3.75

____ 08067 Going Whole Hog Level 3 (Gr 9-12)…...$3.75

____4H420 Market Hog Project Calendar…………..free

____Pork Carcass Evaluation……………..….……… free

____4H412 Judging Breeding & Mrkt Swine……...$1.50

PETS LEADER

____06362 Pet Group Activity Guide..…..…….....$3.75

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/pets.cfm

PETS

____Pet Record Sheet

Supplements:

____Level 1 06359 Pet Pals (Gr. 3-5).…...... ….....$3.75

____Level 2 06360 Scurrying Ahead(Gr. 6-8).……...$3.75

____Lev 3 06361 Scaling the Heights. (Gr. 9-12)...... $3.75

____NCR042 Cage Birds in the Home (sup)………..*$.50

____NCR44 4-H Cavies Project (supp)…………...*$.50

____Caring for your Pet Cavy (Guinea Pig)…………..free

CAT LEADER

____08151 Cat Group Activity Guide....…...…….…$3.75

CATS

____Cat Record Sheet

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/cats.cfm

____Level 1 - 08148 Purrr-fect Pals! (Gr. 3-5) ….....$3.75

____Level 2 – 08149Climbing UP! (Gr. 6-8).……...$3.75

____ Level.3 – 08150 Leaping Forward (Gr. 9+)....….$3.75

DOG LEADER

____08169 Dog Group Activity Guide.…………...$3.75

____4H761 Help Me! I'm New (supp)...... ………...$2.70

Webpage: 4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/dogs.cfm

DOGS

____Dog Record Sheet

____ Level 1 – 08166Wiggles `n' Wags (Gr. 3-5)…….3.75

____ Level 2 – 08167Canine Connection (Gr. 6-8)…$3.75

____ Level 3 – 08168 Leading the Pack (Gr. 9-12)….$3.75

____ 4-H436 Basics of Training Your Dog………….$1.50

____4-H439 Dog Obedience-Novice & Beyond….....$2.00

____4H458 4-H Dog Judging Guidelines..…..……...$1.50

____4H437A guide to Showmanship (supp)…...…..*$1.50

VETERINARY SCIENCE LEADER

____ 08051, Vet Science Helpers Guide….………….$3.75

____ 4H323 The Normal Animal (Ldr)……….……..$1.25

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/vetscience.cfm

VETERINARY SCIENCE

____ Vet Science Record Sheet

Level 1 Grades:3-5

What you can do in this project:

  • Learn different breeds of animals
  • Interpret animal behavior
  • Identify feed nutrients
  • Describe animal life stages and systems

____08048, From Airedales to Zebras…………....…$3.75

____4H131 The Normal Animal…………………….$8.00

Level 2 Grades: 6-8

What you can do in this project:

  • Create health records for your animal
  • Conduct food safety experiments
  • Discover importance of immunity and bio-security
  • Consider ethics and animal welfare

____08049 All Systems Go……….………….…...…$3.75

____4H048 Animal Disease……….…………….…..$8.00

Level 3 Grades:9-12

What you can do in this project:

  • Investigate the importance of genetics
  • learn how diseases spread from animals to humans
  • Learn about diversity of veterinary careers

____08050, On the Cutting Edge……………...... …..$3.75

____4H133, Animal Health ………………………....$3.85

“COMMUNICATION” ARTS

COMMUNICATIONS LEADER

____ BU8159, Communications Helper’s Guide……….3.75

____ COMM07, Communication Activities for 4-H Clubs

…………$5.00

COMMUNICATIONS

____ Communication Project Record Sheet

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/communications.cfm

What you can do in this project:

  • Engage in non-verbal, verbal and written activities
  • Strengthen your personal communication skills
  • Encrypt codes, write songs and give directions

____ BU8156Picking up the Pieces…Gr. 3-5……..$3.75

____BU8157 Putting it all Together…Gr. 6-8...... ….$3.75

____ BU8158 The Perfect Fit….………Gr. 9-13..…..$3.75

____COMM04, Voices From the Past………..……...$2.00

____COMM05, It’s All in the Family……….…...….$2.00

____ COMM09 It’s All in the Farm Family …………$2.00

____NCR591 A Walk In My Shoes ………….….….$2.00

CREATIVE WRITING Grades: 3-12

____ Creative Writing Project Record Sheet

Explore the importance of language and creative expression. Enjoy fun ideas, tips and special projects to stimulate your creativity and self-expression in this new 4-H project.

____COMM01, Creative Wordworking…….……….$2.25

____COMM03, Crazy About Books Reading Circle…2.10

“PERFORMING” ARTS

MUSIC LEADER

____4H351 Sing Along Song Book………..….$6.20

____ TAP01 Vocal Tape……….………...….....$6.00

MUSICGrades:3-12

____Music Record Sheet

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/Music.cfm

What you can do in this project:

  • Gain a greater appreciation for music
  • Explore different ways to participate
  • Listen, perform & compose various types of music
  • Teach others and make instruments

____ 4H620MP Youth & 4-H Member Project Guide

____ 4H351 Sing Along Songbook...... …....…..…$6.20

THEATRE ARTS LEADER

____ 08073 Guiding The Journey…………..…$3.75

____ 4H364 Theatre Arts Discoveries..……….$3.60

THEATRE ARTS

____ Theatre Arts Record Sheet

Webpage:4h.uwex.edu/onlinpro/theatre.cfm

Level 1Grades:3-5

What you can do in this project:

  • Study acting from sound, movement, voice & speech
  • Learn different ways to play a scene
  • Try pantomime, clowning and improvisation

____ BU6871D Act 2, Soaring into Action…………...$3.00

____ BU8070 Play the Role…………...…….……..…$3.75

Level 2 Grades:6-8

What you can do in this project:

  • Investigate the history of puppets
  • Explore types of puppets and puppet characters
  • Use puppets in community service work
  • Plan and present a puppet show

____ BU6872 D Act 3, Quest for Expression………..…..$3.00

____ BU8071 Become a puppeteer………....………………$3.75

Level 3Grades:9-12

What you can do in this project:

  • Study costumes, makeup, stage sets, props & sound
  • Learn stage management
  • Create sounds and disguises
  • Make up your own character and bring it to life

____ BU8072, Set the Stage…………………….……..……$3.75