The University of Missouri Texas County Extension will host a 4-H family workshop day Saturday, Feb. 20, in Houston.
There will be many different breakout sessions available at the event, called “Making the Best Better.”
It is a day to get 4-H requirements like volunteer orientation, quality assurance, and shooting sports safety taken care of and have a lot of fun while you’re doing it,” said 4-H Regional Youth Development Specialist Janice Emery. “There are classes for the whole family. This is the only opportunity for the year that the shooting sports safety class, the in-person volunteer orientation and the in-person quality assurance classes will be offered. If a child is interested in shooting sports they must attend the one-time shooting sports safety class in order to participate in shooting sports if they have not already done so.”
Available sessions:
•Clover Kids Activities (Kids age 5-7)
The 4-H clover kids program is designed to introduce 5 to 7 year olds to a variety of 4-H experiences.
•True Colors (adults only)
Identifying your own unique personality traits and the personality traits others possess can provide you with insights into different actions, reactions and motivations. Knowing the traits of each of the four “colors,” or personality types, equips you with tools to adjust your communication and approaches to different situations in personal and professional relationships.
JANICE EMERY
•Shooting Sports Safety Class
All 4-H members wishing to enroll in a shooting sports project for the first time must complete the six-hour safety class requirement led. Must attend all day.
•Show-Me Quality Assurance
All 4-H members enrolled in food animal projects (including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat and dairy goats, rabbits and poultry) must complete Show-Me Quality Assurance (MSMQA) certification to be considered a 4-H member in good standing in that project.
•Gardening
Create rows of vegetables and fruit that you enjoy and that are good for you and your family. Learn basic gardening techniques, how to plan a garden or even how to be successful at a farmers market.
•Community Service Project
4-H members carry out a local community service project to help enhance our local community. Youth will be constructing bird feeders for local nursing home residents to enjoy.
•Public Speaking
From sharing an important thought to nailing that first big job interview, public speaking skills are very important. Public speaking allows you to challenge yourself and succeed in developing communication skills
•Rocketry
The need for science, engineering, and technology education is essential for today’s young people. Enjoy learning these topics while building and experimenting with rockets!
•4-H Orientation
This one-time requirement helps new volunteer applicants understand the depth of the Missouri 4-H Program.
Pre-registration is required, and the deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 5. Classes that do not meet a minimum number of registrants will be cancelled. Registration is $5 per family member. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H to participate.
To register, or for more information about the workshop or about joining a local 4-H club, call Emery at the MU Extension office in Houston at 417-967-4545 or email emeryjd@missouri.edu.