Information on educational events and activities, new ideas in project
work, and various programs can be found in this section. You should
remember that additional information on most of these listings is sent
to county Extension offices before the event. Although these events
are targeted to youth, some adult volunteer opportunities and trainings
do exist.
4-H
Code of Conduct - MUST sign in order to participate in 4-H events.
Archuleta
County 4-H Calendar (does not include project or club meetings)
4-H Open House - Open House is a prime opportunity
to explore 4-H in general and check out more information concerning
specific projects and clubs that will be represented. If you are interested
in learning more about 4-H then this is the place to be. There will
be goodies for new members enrolling as well as 4-H merchandise for
sale for all members and adults.
Fun in the Sun Day Camp
4-H Achievement Night
Leader's Appreciation
National 4-H Week - The first full week in October.
It is designed to increase public awareness and understanding of 4-H.
In Archuleta County, Wednesday, October 8th will be Wear Your Green
to School or Work Day!
District Retreat -
Youth Fest - An opportunity for members ages 9 to 13 to participate
in organized workshops and activities designed to enhance self-esteem,
leadership and social skills. Youth Fest usually takes place the third
weekend in February.
4-H Congress - A leadership conference for 4-H members 14 and
older, as of January 1 of the current year, from across the nation.
Members are selected by their state on the basis of leadership, community
service, and project development. The selection process includes a written
application and an interview. This process takes place in the spring
of the year. Congress focuses on teaching leadership and the value of
community service.
Colorado Leadership Camp - Sometimes referred to as CLC, this
camp is for members 14 and older as of the January 1 of the current
year. The camp includes workshops that focus on personal growth, helping
members develop skills that will make them a better leader in their
club and other activities.
Colorado State Fair - Held in Pueblo each year. Some areas/projects
require the member to qualify at the county level before advancing to
the state level. Other areas/projects do not require any qualification
at the county level. For specifics on which projects require qualification,
please talk to a 4-H agent.
CWF (Citizenship Washington Focus) - A weeklong trip to Washington
DC to learn about government, citizenship and leadership. This is a
state sponsored trip for members 15 and older as of January 1 of the
current year.
IFYE (The International 4-H Youth Exchange) - IFYE delegate(s)
live and work with host families while abroad for a specific period
of time, ranging from six weeks to six months.
Leadership
Development Conference - Usually referred to as LDC, this conference
is for youth 14 years of age and older as of January 1 of the current
year. LDC includes educational workshops that focus on government and
civic involvement as well as the mid-winter meetings for the State 4-H
Senate and Leaders Council. LDC is usually held the first weekend in
February.
National 4-H Conference - Held in Washington, DC. Youth and
adults participate in discussions of national issues.
Colorado State 4-H Conference - An opportunity for members to
visit Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where State 4-H Conference
is held. This exciting experience provides leadership workshops, state
senate meetings, dances, adult leaders meetings, and a campus tour.
Members get the chance to meet many other 4-H'ers from around the state.
Consumer Choices, horse, dairy and livestock judging contests are held
as well as Horse Bowl, Hippology, Horse Demonstration/Public Speaking,
and a public speaking contest. There are so many activities in which
to participate! All 4-H'ers who attend must be at least 14 years of
age as of January 1 of the current year.
