4-H News

posted 7/6/2012

2012 County Fair:
The Fair Book, Fair Schedule and entry forms are now on the website.Check this site regularly for new information and deadlines.

Hidden Valley 4-H Camp:
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is co-ed day/overnight camp situated in beautiful Watkins Glen State Park since 1945, our goal is to help campers gain independence, learn new skills, and create lasting friendships. Campers get excited about learning because we promote positive youth development and connect kids to Cornell.

We're an ACA-Accredited® Camp! This is verification from the American Camp Association® that our camp complies with industry-established standards. These standards are recognized by courts and government regulators as the standards of the camp industry. The ACA accreditation symbolizes excellence and our ongoing commitment to the children we serve. For more information about ACA accreditation, visit: http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation.

2012 Camp Dates:
Alumni Weekend: July 6-8
Camp Week 1: July 8-13
Camp Week 2: July 15-20
Camp Week 3: July 22-27
Camp Week 4: July 29--August 3
Camp Week 5: August 5-10
Camp Week 6: August 12-17
Stayover Weekend: June 29 - July 1
Stayover Weekend: August 3-5
Fall Weekend: October 5-7

For more information or to register and pay online, please visit our website at http://hiddenvalley4hcamp.org/registration.html.

Youth Sheep Show:
The Empire Classic Youth Sheep Show will be held July 7 & 8, 2012 sponsored by The New York Sheep Improvement Project, at the Cayuga County Fair.

For information call co-Chairpersons:

Tammi Kron 716-982-1681 (ktsunnyhillfarm@aol.com) and Darlene Pinckney 315-209-2155

We will be offering a "Pot Luck" dinner on Saturday, July 7 after the fitting contest. Hot dogs and buns will be provided. Please plan to bring a side dish to share with your fellow sheep exhibitors and family as we all get to know each other a little better over food and casual conversation. Please plan to bring your own table service (plates and utensils) and chairs.

Red Cross Babysitting Training to Be Offered:
FOR: Boys and Girls, ages 11 - 15
TO BE HELD:

Tuesday, Thursday, July 10 & 12, Centenary Methodist Church, 3 W. William St., Bath; 9AM - Noon each day
Wednesday, July 11; American Red Cross; 123 W. Market St., Corning; 9 - 3:30
Saturday, July 28; American Red Cross; 24 Maple St., Hornell; 9 - 3:30

For all-day classes, students are asked to bring a lunch. All course Materials are provided.

COST: With a generous grant from the United Way of the Southern Tier, The American Red Cross is able to offer classes at these location at a cost of $45 to each student. (Regular price, $85)

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Julia Hoover at (607) 936-3766, Monday - Friday, 10 - 2.

JAKES Conservation Field Day:
There will be a JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) Conservation Field Day held on Saturday, July 21 at the Bath Rod and Gun Club, 771 Telegraph Road, Bath.

The JAKES Conservation Field Day is sponsored by the Cohocton Valley Chapter and the Canisteo Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Bath Rod and Gun Club. The event is FREE to the public. The JAKES Conservation Field Day is open to youth 17 years and younger and adults are encouraged to take part in the event with their child.

Registration will start at 8 a.m. with the events starting at 9 a.m. and will end at approximately 2 p.m. Activities will include turkey calling, Civil war re-enactors camp, archery, shotgun, trapping and rifle. A light lunch will be provided FREE of charge. A fun-filled day of outdoor activities is planned and includes many "hands on" experiences. Pre-registration is encouraged by completing the registration/release form. Please mail the registration/release form to Jim McGlynn at 5217 Turnpike Road, Bath, NY 14810. Parents must sign a registration/release form in order for youth to attend. For more information, and details contact Jim and Karen McGlynn at 607-776-6263 or at karenmcg@wildblue.net

Horse Obstacle Clinic:
October Glory Acres LLC presents THE VERSATILE HORSE OBSTACLE CLINIC (mounted police style) on Saturday, July 14th from 10 am - 3:30 pm.

Instruction with Joann Long, multiple time North American and NYS Obstacle Grand Champion. She is National Mounted Poice and Toronto Police Mounted Certified. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations with the emphasis on versatility obstacle challenges using proven police horse training techniques! This clinic will encourage partnership and communication to achieve exceptional trust between horse and rider. Sign up early, these clinics sell out! Pre-registration required by July 3rd.......$145.00/rider or $25/person to audit. Limited Stalls available for $20. The clinic will be conducted in an indoor arena. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!!!! Please leave your dogs at home :)

Hosted by October Glory Acres LLC, 441 County Road 37, Guilford, NY 13780
Register by contacting October Glory at (607) 764-8378 or Joann Long at www.gentledovefarm.com.

Steuben County Horse Show:
The 4-H July Open Qualifying Horse Show will be held July 14 at the Steuben County Fairgrounds.