Join Saginaw 4-H!
Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H year is OPEN! You do not need to own an animal or live on a farm to join 4-H!
Learn more about joining Saginaw 4-H at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/join-saginaw-county-4-h
Choose your OWN path to 4-H membership!
We have many 4-H experiences, programs, and clubs that focus on crafts, science, shooting sports, archery, outdoor education, sewing, baking, gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, and more!
PATHWAYS TO JOIN 4-H
4-H members can enroll in as many Clubs and activities as they wish.
JOIN A 4-H CLUB
1.Look through the club directory.
2.Contact the club leader(s) to inquire about club-specific information.
3.Choose a primary Club(s) to join. Youth can enroll in more than one 4-H Club.
4.Enroll in 4-H Online once you have spoken to the club leader(s).
JOIN AS AN INDPENDENT 4-H MEMBER
Independent 4-H members participate in programs and events outside of a 4-H Club.
1.Enroll in 4-H Online.
2.Select the "Saginaw New Members Club" as your primary club.
Stay connected to select the 4-H experience you want to join. Sign up when available.
JOIN A 4-H SPIN CLUB – CAMP- EVENT
1.Enroll in 4-H Online.
2.Select the SPIN Club or Event you want to join. Events very through the year.
3.Stay tuned for program details and meeting information from event organizers.
Contact gathstac@msu.edu or call 989-907-6500 for more information on getting involved with 4-H!
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4-H Youth Fishing Night
Do you like to fish? Interested in spending some time fishing with your family and friends? Join us for Youth Fishing Night on July 13th from 5:00-8:00pm at Haithco Park in Saginaw!
The FREE evening will start with community partners sharing their passion and resources for fishing! You will then choose from a variety of stations to attend. We will wrap the event with time to fish!
Topics include:
- Making fly tying pins
- Fly casting practice
- Make your own fishing tackle
- Boat washing demonstration and invasive species ID
- Water quality demonstration
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Fishing time! – All bait provided. You may bring your own fishing poles, or we will have some that you can borrow.
Friends and family members are encouraged to attend with their 4-H member.
Register:
One 4-H member must register for the event and friends and family members attending do NOT need to register.
CURRENT 4-H Members:
NEW 4-H Members:
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Create a family profile at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
- Select the “County Name – General 4-H Experience”.
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Once your 4-H membership is approved (you will receive email notification), log back into your family account at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
- SCROLL DOWN to the “Youth Fishing Night” at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on blue registration tab to start registration.
This family fishing event is brought to you in partnership with the Saginaw 4-H MSU Extension, Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Trout Unlimited, MI Department of Natural Resource, MI Sea Grant, Project F.I.S.H, Saginaw Conservation District, MSU Extension Clean Boats, Clean Waters, and Saginaw County Parks and Recreation.
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Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
Save the Date!
Calling all 8-12 year olds (and older teen volunteers-teen registration included below) interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes and
connected waterways!
This June and July from 9a-3p, MSU Extension, 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Project FISH and many local partners are hosting fishing camps in Saginaw, Bay, and Arenac counties.
All campers will receive a fishing rod with a reel, tackle box, t-shirt and snacks. Participants will learn about knot tying, tackle crafting, casting, aquatic ecology, angler ethics and more!
Open to 4-H members statewide ages 8-12. Cost is $25 and scholarships are
available. Please note refunds will not be given after registration. Not a 4-H
member? Sign up for 4-H for free! Space is limited!
Camp Dates and Locations:
7/19-20 | Haithco Park (Saginaw, MI)
Register:
CURRENT 4-H Members:
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Log into your account at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in.
- SCROLL DOWN to the “Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp” at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on blue registration tab to start registration.
NEW 4-H Members:
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Create a family profile at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
- Select the “Specific County – General 4-H Experience”.
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Once your 4-H membership is approved (you will receive email notification), log back into your family account at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
- SCROLL DOWN to the “Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp” at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on blue registration tab to start registration.
TEENS, are you interested in gaining some leadership skills and helping younger youth at camp? Apply to serve as a Fish Camp Counselor for the Saginaw Bay 4-H Fishing Camp. Counselors can gain service hours from this volunteer experience. Learn more and sign up to help today at https://forms.gle/nPSa4CeuzGvdes56A. You do not need to have fishing experience to be a counselor.
You will need to register as a 4-H member and be in 9th grade - post high
school in the 2022-23 school year to be eligible.
Have questions or need assistance contact gathstac@msu.edu.
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Good Luck at the Saginaw County 2023 Fair!
We wish the best of luck to all of the Saginaw County 4-Hers who are exhibiting at the 2023 Saginaw County Fair!
No matter how you place, congrats on all of your hard work and accomplishments all year that led up to this showcase of your efforts. Have fun and make the best of it!
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LEGO Creations
Did you know???? If you have a kid aged 6 to 19 that loves building with Legos, Kinex, Lincoln Logs, or other engineering models that they can exhibit those in the Saginaw County Fair? There is an entry class for original and kit models and they can enter both!
All rules and directions are on page 68 of the Premium Guide. CLICK HERE: https://static1.squarespace.com/.../2023+Fair+Guide.pdf
Psst......We also have a special class for kiddos age 5! See page 69.
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Save the Date! MI 4-H Creative Arts Celebration
Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration. October 14-15 in Roscommon. Connect with instructors, reconnect, or make new friends, be creative, learn new projects, and have an enjoyable experience!
This event is open to 4-H staff, adults, teens (13-19 years), and 4- H volunteers who work with youth in a variety of educational settings.
The Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration! (Formerly Visual Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Textiles) has been a popular overnight workshop with an institute life skill focus each year. Participants (4-H adult and teen gold leaders) will be learning new things, making new friends, putting all their creativity to work, and having a fabulous time! We are so excited to have an overnight face-to-face event at this Fall.
We are looking for potential instructors (graphic attached) and need your help recruiting for this event. Sewing, textiles, visual arts, performing arts, crafts, art of cooking, photography, poetry, music, and so much more!
If you are interested or know someone, please share to complete the link: https://forms.gle/1zwPdPwukwUjVigAA
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jan Brinn brinn@msu.edu.
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Join the State Youth Leadership Council
Michigan 4-H is recruiting the next cohort of State Youth Leadership Council Members!
This opportunity is open to all 4-H youth ages 15-19 as of January 1, 2024. SYLC members play an important role in communicating the value of 4-H by sharing their 4-H experiences and provide valuable insight to 4-H staff as they share their perspectives on Michigan 4-H youth programs.
Applications are open now until July 15.
Learn more on our website at https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/
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Financial Fitness Fun
Are you ready to pump up your financial fitness? Get a brain work out at our financial gym for free, open 24/7. Check out MSU Extension's virtual classes designed for teens and young adults to learn about credit, banking, budgeting, investing, and more here: https://bit.ly/4-HFFFonline
#4H #financialliteracy #MSUExtension #moneytips
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Sew What? Adulting 101
Join MSU Extension for our Adulting 101 program where you can learn tips on how to better manage and conquer real life skills!
Sew What! Clothing Care saves Cash-Thursday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET Does sorting dirty laundry seem mind boggling? Not sure about detergent, bleach, fabric softener and dryer sheets? Want to know the difference between ironing and pressing? Have a loose button or need something hemmed? Then you've come to the right place! We'll spend an hour addressing these concerns and sew much more!
Register today. https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adult101s23
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Eating on a Healthy Budget Adulting 101
Eating Healthy on a Budget -Wednesday, August 16 at 1:00 pm ET Preparing healthy food and staying within your budget does not have to be a challenge. Planning, preparing, and purchasing strategies will be shared so you can stretch your food dollars further.
Register today. https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adult101s23
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4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resource Camp is Now Open
Scholarships are available to attend from the Saginaw 4-H Council.
More details at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp is an annual three-time national award-winning camp that mixes summer fun and hands-on science education.
The camp will be held July 23-29 on the shores of Lake Esau at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle. This pre-college program is for teens who will be age 13 to 15 during camp.
During this enriching MSU Extension educational program:
- Campers will increase their science literacy and stewardship as they learn from natural resource experts in fields such as Great Lakes coastal and fisheries management, limnology, wildlife, forestry, geography, geology and environmental education.
- Campers will enjoy exciting natural resources recreation activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, fossil hunting, archery, photography, and evenings around a campfire.
- First-time campers also go charter fishing and learn to fillet their catch while all campers have fun and make new friends with people from difference backgrounds and areas.
Registration is now open! The registration fee is $500 and includes six nights of lodging, all meals and snacks, a t-shirt and program and activity costs.
Space is limited to 70 campers so register today. For more information and to register, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_great_lakes_natural_resources_camp/.
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Understanding Water 4-H SPIN Club
Do you want to learn more about the water that surrounds us? Join Ottawa County 4-H this summer for an opportunity to kayak, do water quality sampling aboard the DJ Angus, explore the Lake Michigan Water Filtration Plant, and more!
This is a great opportunity to get your youth involved with the water resources around us! Join us every Wednesday from June 14th-July 19th from 12pm-2pm (excluding July 5th).
To register, enroll in 4H Online in Ottawa County at https://4honline.com/#/user/sign-up and select “SPIN Club Understanding Water”. Or reach out to Lidgardt@msu.edu for more information.”
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July 18-20: 4-H Forestry Camp
Gahagan Nature Preserve, Roscommon
This fun and interactive three day camp gives youth the opportunity to learn all about forestry in Michigan.
Youth will increase their understanding of forest ecosystems and the variety of forestry careers in the greater Roscommon County area through games, field trips, and hands on learning out in the woods. Participants should bring a bag lunch each day.
COST: Only $25
The true cost of this camp is around $100. Thanks to the generous support of our community partners we are able to keep the cost extremely reasonable with many great perks. Also, there are a limited number of full scholarships to attend as no one should avoid participating due to financial constraints.
Registration closes July 14.
www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-forestry-camp-23
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2023 State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament
The 2023 State 4- H Shooting Sports Tournament is once again returning to Centerline of Calhoun County on August 19! This annual event provides Michigan 4-H shooting sports members with the opportunity to test their skills and earn recognition with other 4-H members from all over the state.
Registration will be opening soon and closes July 16.
For registration information, tournament rules or additional information, visit 4-H State Shoot website at www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_state_shooting_sports_tournament.
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4-H Bullseye Bash Archery Tournament
Wexford County Civic Center, Cadillac
Archers to the Line! Test your skill and meet fellow competitors at this 4-H archery event on July 15th 2023.
4-H members are invited to p
articipate in the 2nd annual Wexford County archery competition!
This event is open to all 4-H members active in the 2022-2023 program year, who have been shooting with a 4-H archery club. This new event is designed to help 4-H members meet new friends, test skills, and provide positive experiences through friendly competition.
Learn more and register at www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-bullseye-bash-archery-tournament
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Rainbow Spartans
Join the Rainbow Spartans series on Wednesday, July 5th at 6:30 PM to learn about the Ruth Ellis Center in Detroit, MI. The Ruth Ellis Center creates a supportive community and provides trauma-informed services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color. During this session attendees will learn about Ruth Ellis the woman, how our work aligns with her legacy, and how folks can get involved in the work we are doing.
You can register and learn more about this series at https://events.anr.msu.edu/rainbow/
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4-H ANIMAL AND LIVESTOCK EVENTS | |
MI 4-H State Dog Show
The 2023 State 4-H Dog Show registration site is now open! at https://events.anr.msu.edu/StateDogShow23/.
The show will be held on August 12 at the MSU Pavilion.
If you are not familiar with the State 4-H Dog Show, here are some quick facts:
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The show is open to all youth aged 8-19 enrolled in the 4-H Dog project; youth DO NOT have to qualify locally to attend the show.
- There are classes in agility, obedience, showmanship, and rally as well as photography and poster contests.
- Obedience and showmanship classes will be held for Cloverbuds.
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Volunteers must register through Events Management and all volunteers must be silver level; if they are not a silver they must register at www.msu.samaritan.com.
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NEW for 2023! Volunteers who complete a 3 hour shift at the show will be refunded the cost of one class with a maximum of two class refunds per family.
- Camping is available!
- Registration will close on July 30.
Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/StateDogShow23/.
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Saginaw 4-H & Open Horse Shows
Join Saginaw 4-H for three upcoming OPEN and 4-H horse shows this season at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds!
$5/class or $40/day for 1 participant/class (Each additional horse in any class has to pay $5 for that class)
Show Dates/Times:
May 20 – hosted by the Ready Riders 4-H Club
June 25 – hosted by the Reins on the Road 4-H Club
July 8 – hosted by the Saginaw 4-H Leaders
All shows start at 9:00am.
2023 Showbill and general information can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/4-h-horse-shows
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Beef Series Part 2
Attention beef and dairy beef exhibitors! Registration for the second part of the Beef Series is now open! This is an in-person only demonstration type of clinic open to any youth currently enrolled in 4-H.
The sessions will feature information, but not limited to, enhancing showmanship skills, seeing a show from a judge's perspective, clipping & fitting, how to be successful at shows, and how to have a successful fair week.
This is a free educational experience that will feature industry professionals where youth will be able to see how and why things are done in the beef show industry.
Participants will be able to ask questions and will be eligible for door prize giveaways. Participants will not bring their own animals. Participants may choose to attend whichever sessions they prefer. The series will be held at the Kent County Fairgrounds on April 16th, May 14th, June 11th, and July 23rd."
Registration Link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/beefseriesphase2/
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4-H COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES | |
Saginaw 4-H Council
July 10: Saginaw 4-H Council Meeting 7:00pm
This INPERSON meeting will take place at the Saginaw 4-H Office at 723 Emerson St. Saginaw MI 48607
Please consider attending these monthly meetings to help plan and offer events and learning opportunities for youth in Saginaw county. Help is needed! Use your skills to help with fundraising and scholarships, youth recognition, planning youth camps, clinics, leadership events and more!
4-H youth can be and are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to sign up for officer positions and attend meetings. Youth participation in a 4-H council is a great way to learn leadership skills guided by adult mentors, make connections and friendships, and even build your portfolio!
Questions, contact the Saginaw 4-H office at gathstac@msu.edu or call 989-907-6500
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Saginaw 4-H Horse Council
July 17: Saginaw 4-H Horse Council Meeting at 7:00pm (Hybrid-Zoom and In-person)
All are welcomed and youth are encouraged to attend.
If you are interested contact gathstac@msu.edu for more information.
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Join a Saginaw 4-H Planning Committee!
You are invited! We are excited to share that the Saginaw 4-H Council has formed three planning committees to offer a variety of 4-H events across the county in the upcoming months.
If you are interested in getting involved with or supporting 4-H this is a great opportunity! Have a busy schedule but want to help? No problem! There are a variety of flexible opportunities for you to be involved. Choose what works for your schedule!
The committees are open to all Saginaw 4-H volunteers and members and include the following:
- Awards Committee (4-H member recognition and celebration)
Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com
- Parade Committee (4-H celebration)
Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com
- Youth Fun Day Committee (4-H social event)
Contact: Jenny Specht (4-H Council VP) at lemonfish30@yahoo.com
If you are interested in joining a committee or learning more about meeting schedules, please contact the committee members listed above or join us at the next Saginaw 4-H Council meeting.
We hope you will consider joining us and supporting Saginaw 4-H members with these special events! For general questions or assistance, you can also contact gathstac@msu.edu at the 4-H office for more information.
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VOLUNTEER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS | |
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2023 Animal Health Pre-Fair webinar hosted by MAFE, MDARD, and MSU Extension
Highlighted topics will include:
- Official Animal ID
- Diseases of Concern
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
- Swine Influenza
- Biosecurity Tips
- Preparing for Regional Veterinarian Visits
- Checkoffs - Voluntary and Required
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Resources Link: Pre-Fair Animal Health Webinar 2023 - MSU MediaSpace
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Dusty Dudes 4-H Club Spring Planting at Saginaw County Fairgrounds | |
A huge thank you to the Dusty Dudes 4-H Club for planting at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds this Spring! | |
Join the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase!
MSU Extension is thrilled to partner again in 2023 with the Michigan State Fair on an exciting program for Michigan youth: the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase. This statewide showcase provides a virtual platform for youth across Michigan to exhibit their work in all project areas and apply for up to $10,000 in scholarships.
Any Michigan youth ages 5-19 is encouraged to participate; 4-H membership is not required.
Registration for this event is now open! The diverse array of classes celebrate all the projects and programs in which youth have developed skill and mastery. This includes livestock and animal showmanship classes, as well as still exhibits, educational projects and more.
There is no cost to participate and youth may engage in as many classes as they wish by submitting project photos and videos. Be sure to submit your entries by the registration deadline of August 1. Project evaluation will occur before the start of the Michigan State Fair so that winners can be announced at the event which occurs August 31 – September 4.
In addition to the opportunity to showcase their skills, recognize their accomplishments and receive constructive feedback for growth and development, participants in the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will also have the opportunity to apply for $10,000 in scholarships.
Learn more, find helpful resources and registration links at www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/.
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4-H CLUB & PROGRAM BEST PRACTICES | |
This section will feature a different topic each newsletter highlighting best practices for 4-H clubs and programs. | |
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that went to the county fair
Michigan State University Extension offers these biosecurity steps exhibitors can take to protect their show animals and those that were left at home after the fair has ended.
•Keep animals that were at the fair separate from animals that were not for 28 – 30 days. If at all possible, do not allow nose-to-nose contact and provide as much distance between animals.
•Disinfect all buckets, feeders, tools and footwear that was at the fair.
•Throw away any feed or hay that was at the fair.
•Always wear clean clothes and footwear. Boot coverings may be helpful when caring for animals.
•Take care of animals that stayed home from the show first, and animals that were at the show second. Do not go back and forth between animals as this increases the risk of cross-contamination.
•Do not eat or drink in the barn.
•Observe animals daily for signs and symptoms of illness, such as:
•Obvious pain or discomfort
•Decrease in appetite and water intake
•Fever
•Lethargy
•Diarrhea or changes in consistency in manure
•Discharge from nasal cavity or eyes
•Overall weakness
Care of animals after the fair is just as critical as their before-fair care. Exhibited animals were exposed to new animal populations and fair goers, and most likely experienced a lot of stress during their time away from the farm. By practicing these biosecurity steps, you can help keep all of your animals safe and healthy.
Adapted from: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/biosecurity_tips_for_animals_that_went_to_the_county_fair.
More resources at Zoonotic Disease - 4-H Animal Science (msu.edu)
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Stacie Gath (She/Her/Hers) | 4-H Program Coordinator | Saginaw County MSU Extension |
989-907-6500 | gathstac@msu.edu
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