Oklahoma County 4-H will be holding its 2023 Food Showdown on Thursday, April 20^th from 6-8:30 pm. We will be holding our competition according to the state 4-H rules (found here).

There will be a couple of changes to the competition this year. Primarily, with the success of last year’s competition, the county will no longer be providing equipment boxes to participating teams. All teams must provide their own equipment (except for hot plates for the senior-level teams). All items allowed in the competition are basic and should already be in most home kitchens. The allowed list of items can be found on page three of the food showdown manual. Items not on the list will not be allowed in the competition. Please check out the food showdown manual for the full list of rules, and regulations. Additionally, all teams must incorporate mystery ingredients into their dishes. There will be 2 mystery ingredients for Junior teams, and 3 mystery ingredients for Senior teams.

To participate, the basics are as follows:

1. Teams of three will be broken up into Junior (8-12) and Senior (13-18) categories.
2. Junior teams will not have access to a heating element (cold dishes only).
3. Register with your club leader by Thursday, April 13^th.
4. The cost per team is $15. Payments should be turned in by the club leader.
5. Provide your own equipment.
6. Have fun!

Edmond Light Horse 4-H Club is hosting a Barrel Race Fundraiser on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at B&B Ranch in Luther, OK. See the graphic above for details.

The weather is warming up and soon students will be on summer vacation. A fun activity for many youth is riding All-Terrain Vehicles, otherwise known as ATVs, and utility task vehicles, also known as UTVs.

To help ensure both youth and adults ride safely, the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program offers the ATV Riders Course to groups, organizations, families, and individuals ages 10 years and older who are interested in learning more about safely operating both ATVs and UTVs, said Ravyn Bevard, Oklahoma State University Extension youth ATV safety educator.

“As we transition from winter to warmer weather, more people want to get outside and enjoy the outdoors,” Bevard said. “The overall goal for the ATV Rider Course is to provide youth and adults with the opportunity to learn how to safely ride these vehicles. With National ATV Safety Week observed May 13-21, now is a great time to get your organization, family or group signed up to take the course.”

Print this photo, fill in your name, and give this to your mother as a Mother's Day card. Join us for a tea party on May 13th to celebrate your mom. Everyone is welcome! The cost is $5 per person and moms get in for free. 

Are you ready to have fun this summer?

Do you like to be with old friends and make new ones? Then pack your bags and your best attitude and let’s go to 4-H Camp! New for this year, we're offering two camps!

- A 4-H Teen Camp Monday, June 12 to Wednesday, June 14 for 7th-12th graders

- A 4-H Junior Camp Wednesday, June 14 to Friday, June 16 for 3rd-7th graders

(Campers who are in 7th grade can pick either camp, but not both!)

The cost for the camp is only $200 for each camp!

There are $75 scholarships available.

Early bird registration is only $175 if registered before April 21, 2023!

**Late registrations accepted between May 12 and June 3 for $250. No registrations are allowed after June 3.

Fun activities have been planned this year to insure a great time at Canyon Camp in Hinton, OK. Our teen counselors have planned educational and recreational workshops for the week. The campgrounds have a chlorinated pool (with a lifeguard), putt-putt, basketball court, kickball, monkey ball pit, 9-square court, archery, and hiking.

Camp Eligibility

1. Must be an Active Canadian County or Oklahoma County 4-H member to register.

2. 4-H Teen Campers must be between 7th through 12 grade

3. 4-H Junior Campers must be between ages 8 (and third grade) and 7th grade as of September 1, 2022.

3. Must have a completed Health Form on file.

4. Must have the desire to have fun, learn, and make new friends!

Record Book Rough Drafts are due to Mindy by April 13th. She will give you notes on how to enhance what you've already done before finalizing your entries by April 20th. See the state website for more tips and instructions.

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