Location:
County Commons Building
Summit County Extension
PO Box 1270
0037 County Road 1005
Frisco, CO 80443
www.extension.colostate.edu/summit/4hy.shtml

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Summit County 4-H program
Manager:
Kathie Kralik
4-H Office: 970-668-4142
fax: 970-668-2983

Send e-mail :
kkralik@co.summit.co.us

Colorado State University
Extension Summit County
Phone:970-668-3595
Fax: 970-668-2983
Director:
Laura Au-Yeung
e-mail: lauraA@co.summit.co.us
Summit County Cooperative Extension Website

WELCOME TO SUMMIT COUNTY 4-H!
The 4-H Youth Development Program is a growing, changing and evolving organization of youth, volunteers and salaried staff who work together to provide a safe environment where Colorado 4-H youth develop life skills.

The 4-H Youth Development program is unique from other youth organizations through its relationship with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); Colorado State University (CSU), the state’s land-grand university; Extension (CE); and Summit County Government. With public, corporate and private-sector funding, the programs are research-based, age-appropriate, and designed for experiential learning. 4-H Youth Development programs are open to all economic, social and cultural groups, for youth ages 5-18.

Visit the CSU website: www.extension.colostate.edu/summit/4hy.shtml

THE 4-H’s
Head—clearer thinking and decision making. Knowledge useful throughout life.
Heart—greater loyalty, strong personal values, positive self-concept, concern for others.
Hands—larger service, community service, workforce preparedness, useful skills.
Health—better living, healthy lifestyles.

THE 4-H Pledge
I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to great loyalty, my HANDS to larger service and my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

THE 4-H Value Set
We believe that youth development is the focus of everything we do.
We believe youth/adult partnerships are essential to successful youth development.
We believe that volunteerism is fundamental.
We believe in the strength attained from diversity across the entire range of 4-H experiences.

THE 4-H PROJECT CLUB
Summit County 4-H currently offers over 30 different project clubs including horses, rocketry, cake decorating, ceramics, leathercraft, and dog training. All 4-H clubs have a 4-H adult volunteer leader who specializes in that project, and enjoys working with youth. In these 4-H project clubs, youth members learn life-skills while learning the hands-on skill of the project. 4-H project clubs meet throughout the year, while focusing on setting goals and completing their 4-H project and record books for the Annual Mountain Community Fair in July. The Mountain Community Fair provides an opportunity for the 4-H members to receive recognition and feedback on their 4-H project work. All 4-H projects earning Champion awards & higher are eligible to enter the 4-H/Colorado State Fair in Pueblo every August.

WHAT EVERY PARENT CAN DO IN 4-H
The most successful 4-H members have the interest and support of their parents.

If you are wondering just how you can help in 4-H, here are some pointers:

*Advise your child in selecting appropriate 4-H projects for your family setting.

*Show your interest and enthusiasm for the projects selected.

*Help guide your child with the project, but don’t do it for him/her.

*See that when a project is started, it is completed satisfactorily.
Projects should be suited to the abilities of your child.

*Keep informed on 4-H information that comes to members of your family.
(like really reading 4-H weekly e-mails and marking your calendar)

*Offer your services to assist the 4-H volunteer project leader.

When the need arises, help find a local leader for our 4-H club(s). Always support the leader selected. There is probably a place for you to serve as a volunteer 4-H leader, perhaps a project leader in an area that interests you!

4-H ENROLLMENT
Summit County 4-H enrollment period covers the current calendar year, and all returning 4-H members must re-enroll each New Year. A current $20 4-H enrollment fee helps pay for club supplies, insurance, State 4-H fees, leader recognition, & awards. Our partnership with the Mountain Community Fair helps fund our 4-H club projects & member enrollments if needed. The Mountain Community Fair also offers a scholarship program for 4-H members to attend the annual 4-H Washington D.C. trip, State Fair, Conferences, and other trainings.

4-H Enrollment Forms are available on our web site at www.extension.colostate.edu/summit/4hy.shtml

Once enrolled, you will receive weekly & monthly e-mails with upcoming Summit County 4-H projects, events, activities. Then, RSVP to the 4-H office at 668-4142 or by e-mail at kkralik@co.summit.co.us

Thank you and welcome to Summit County 4-H!
Kathie M. Kralik
Summit County 4-H Manager

Your Extension Office is jointly funded by Summit County Government and Colorado State University.
Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.