We have two days and three camps available for kids to learn this spring break!
March 14th, our Metro North 4-H Club will be hosting a Healthy Living Day Camp. Kids will learn food preparation and safety skills while preparing lunch and snacks; Use My Plate to plan meals and snacks; Incorporate 60 min of daily physical activity in fun ways; Care for their mind by learning about mental health and mindfulness; Care for their eyes when using digital devices. This day camp will be geared toward children ages 6-11, lunch will be provided, the cost is $5 per child, and they will be with us from 9am to 3pm.
On March 16th, our Team OKC Robotics 4-H Club will be hosting TWO workshop sessions. The early session, 9am to noon, will focus on programming. Kids will learn how to program and operate the Lego Spike Prime robot. The later session, 1pm to 4pm, will focus on operating and competing with a Lego Battlebot in the Sumobot area. This day camp will be geared toward children ages 9-12, the cost is $30 for one session or $50 for both sessions. Children attending both S.T.E.M. sessions will need to bring a sack lunch.
All camps will be located at 2500 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73111. Payment and registration must be complete by March 7th at 4:00 pm. You may pay with cash or check in person or call 405-713-1125 to pay with a card over the phone. Ask for Caitlyn.
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Oklahoma County 4-H is hosting a Spring Fling Dance on March 25th from 6-9 pm. The cost is $15 before March 17th or $20 at the door. We will have a concession stand with refreshments for purchase. Children ages 8-18 are welcome; you don't have to be a 4-H member to attend, so invite your friends! Wear your Sunday Best and get ready to get your groove on! Sign up below. Call 405-713-1125 to pay. All proceeds benefit Oklahoma County 4-H programs. |
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State 4-H Ambassadors continue to make the best better |
Oklahoma 4-H’ers looking to further develop the life skills they have learned in 4-H should consider applying to become a State 4-H Ambassador. For more than a quarter of a century, club members have been serving as ambassadors to the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program, and continuing to make the best better.
Cathy Allen, 4-H curriculum coordinator at the State 4-H Office at Oklahoma State University said applications to be part of this select group are due March 15. Applicants must be 13 years of age or older by the application deadline and have at least one year of high school remaining.
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Oklahoma County 4-H invites all 4-H Members and Families to join us for a Council Meeting. The Adult Council will host the parents and volunteers in a business meeting and committee work while the Teen Council will host the 4-H members in a short business meeting, educational leadership lesson, and we will also do committee work.
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
March 20, 2023
2500 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(The Conference Center is behind our office.)
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Camp Counselor Applications |
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Oklahoma and Canadian County Jr. 4-H Summer Camp will be June 14th-16th at Canyon Camp and Conference Center in Hinton, OK. This year we will also be offering a Teen Retreat June 12th-14th open to youth 13 years of age and older as of 1/1/2023. Camp Counselors & Jr. Counselors that attend the teen retreat will depart mid-morning on Monday, June 12th and stay the full week while Junior Campers arrive in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 14th around 4 pm.
We will have approximately 10 leadership positions available for 4-H’ers at camp. Everyone in a leadership position will be involved in the planning of camp, including theme selection and program design. Determine which of the following you would like to apply for and return the enclosed application by March 23! Indicate on the application in what role(s) you are interested in serving, but your role will be up to the discretion of your County Educator.
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OYE takes place from March 8-17. Come out and support your fellow
4-H'ers during the show!
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It is a new year! Sign up for reminders for 2022-2023.
If you were signed up before, you will need to click the link below to continue to get messages.
Text @okcounty4h to the number 81010. You’ll receive a welcome text from Remind. If anyone has trouble with 81010, you can try texting @okcounty4h to (419) 464-9705.
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Enrollment for 2022-2023 School Year |
Enrollment is a yearly requirement to participate in all 4-H activities and competitions. The cost is $20 per child. If your child plans on participating in any event or contest, they will need to have an "Active" status on ZSuite. Volunteers are also required to enroll yearly. Enrollment runs from August 1st- June 30th. We currently have 241 enrolled members! Let's see if we can hit 250 before St. Patrick's Day! |
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Upcoming Events
Enrollment is open for the 2022-2023 school year.
County Spring Horse Show
March 4
OYE
March 8-17
Healthy Living Day Camp
March 14
State 4-H Ambassador Applications Due
March 14
STEM/Robotics Day Camps
March 16
Camp Counselor Applications Due
March 23
Spring Fling Dance
March 25
Food Showdown Prep and Training
April 1
District Livestock Judging Contest
April 4
4-H Day at the Capitol
April 5
County Food Showdown
April 11
State Record Books Drafts Due to County Office
April 13
Southeast District Food Showdown, Consumer Judging, and FCS
Skill-a-thon
May 15
These dates are subject to change.
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Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.
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