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2011 Summer Programs
Dear Alberta 4-H Members,
 Turns out you’re not the only ones getting excited for Alberta 4-H’s upcoming summer programs! Alberta 4-H has a bevy of Summer Program Staff who are looking forward to planning and delivering some awesome programs, events, shows to you this summer.
So get ready for a summer of filled with friends, skill development and laughter, with these talented fun seekers leading the way!
Emily Wall
Years in 4-H:Nine
Project(s): Young Horse, Horsemanship 1-3, Horsemanship 4-7
What do you take at university? Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Describe yourself in three words: Determined, Rational and Tall!
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? I’ve worked for Alberta 4-H for the past two years, so it just seemed like a logical decision to do it again.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? I’m looking forward to putting our planning into action and meeting some new delegates.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Supporting my coworkers and finding a balance between fun and seriousness with the delegates.
What was the last thing you ate? A melon.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Rome (HBO Series)
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A veterinarian (and I still do!!)
Maeghan Churko
Years in 4-H: Nine
Project(s): Horse + Beef
What do you take at university? Francophone Secondary Education
Describe yourself in three words: Friendly, Upbeat, Book-a-holic
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? I missed the 4-H atmosphere – everyone is so positive, and fun!
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Meeting people, because 4-H people are such a great crowd.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Providing another perspective.
What was the last thing you ate? Yogurt. And a hot chocolate.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Criminal Minds
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A librarian (and I’m going to school for it!)
Sarah McCrae
Years in 4-H: Nine
Project(s): Market Lamb, Market Goat, Ewe Lamb
What do you take at university? Bachelor of Science, majoring in Phys Ed and Kinesiology Sport Studies
Describe yourself in three words: Silly, Enthusiastic, Responsible
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? I absolutely love camp! (so I guess my love of camp and kids prompted me).
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? I am most looking forward to run Club Week because it’s a fabulous program. Also, I’m looking forward to interacting with the delegates at camps because they’re always awesome.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Positivity-generator.
What was the last thing you ate? A grape.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Tangled.
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A superhero.
Coleman Massey
Years in 4-H: Seven, I think.
Project(s): Small engines, cooking, woodworking, airplanes (BC)
What do you take at university? Anthropology Education Major
Describe yourself in three words: Chill, Stoked, More Fun That Rita
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? Ever since my first camp as a delegate, I’ve always wanted to be summer program staff!
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Implementing the programs, getting to see all of our planning unfold and meeting new people.
What do you think will be strength this summer? I’m a pretty relaxed person, which promotes a stress-free environment.
What was the last thing you ate? Toast with Cheez Whiz and jam.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? A lot of hockey as of late – it’s playoffs!
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: an Engineer (thankfully, that didn’t happen!)
Avery Parkinson
Years in 4-H: Nine
Project(s): Foods, Woodworking, Leather, Leadership
What do you take at university? Sociology and Biology
Describe yourself in three words: Fun, Approachable, Outgoing
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? I enjoy working with kids and gaining new experiences.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Working at the programs and meeting new people because I enjoy gaining new experiences and increasing my knowledge.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Enthusiasm, talking with people at events, organization.
What was the last thing you ate? Burnt bacon.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Fast and Furious 5.
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A football player.
Cody McArthur
What do you take at university? Mathematics Education
Describe yourself in three words: Responsible, Fun, Organized
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? The work experience I’ll gain through planning and executing the summer programs.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Getting to run the summer camping programs and meeting new people.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Planning and leading activities.
What was the last thing you ate? Hash browns.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Fast and Furious 5
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A teacher.
Jenny Taylor
What do you take at university? Therapeutic Recreation
Describe yourself in three words: Friendly, Motivated, Planner
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? Three years ago, I heard about the position through a friend who works with Alberta Agriculture … I’ve been here ever since!
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? As a third-year summer student, I am looking forward to having more responsibility.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Planning and organizing for camps, as well as taking initiative.
What was the last thing you ate? Yogurt and fruit.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? The news (woo-hoo!!)
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A nurse.
Quinn Hawk
Years in 4-H: Nine
Project(s): Beef + Horse
What do you take at university? Adventure Tourism
Describe yourself in three words: Outdoorsy, Shy (sometimes!), Friendly
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? I loved camp when I was in 4-H and I wanted to stay involved with the organization.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Getting out, having some fun and getting to know the delegates!
What do you think will be strength this summer? Being organized and prepared.
What was the last thing you ate? A grape.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Fast and Furious 5, which was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: Just like my mom.
Jared Rajotte
Years in 4-H: Eight
Project(s): Beef
What do you take at university? Agriculture
Describe yourself in three words: Fun, Active, Creative
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? 4-H has been a big part of my life, and I want to be a part of it for as long as I can.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Being at the camps because they are fun, and getting to be part of influencing the young delegates.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Enthusiasm.
What was the last thing you ate? Bacon.
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? NCIS
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A farmer.
Rita-Marie Leask
Years in 4-H: Eight
Project(s): Market Steer
What do you take at university? Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities; after degree in Education (hopefully!)
Describe yourself in three words: Outgoing, Organized, Exuberant
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? Working with youth of all ages is a great experience for becoming a teacher.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Starting programs – the planning is great, but the actual camps and programs are way more rad.
What do you think will be strength this summer? I’m hoping to take a lead in the office and work to make the rest of the team successful.
What was the last thing you ate? Yogurt
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Modern Family
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A teacher.
Lindsey Grover
Years in 4-H: Nine
Project(s): Horse, Crafts, Foods
What do you take at university? Pre-vet
Describe yourself in three words: Fun, Awesome, Energetic
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer? Seeing past summer staff do a great job, and wanting to be part of that.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most? Attending programs because it is a new experience.
What do you think will be strength this summer? Enthusiasm and planning.
What was the last thing you ate? Hash browns
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? Glee
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A teacher
Nicole Black
Coming Soon!!
Years in 4-H: 10
Project(s): Steer, heifer, two-year old cow-calve pair, three year old cow calve pair
What do you take at university? I have an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and a Masters of Teaching degree
Describe yourself in three words: Hilarious, outgoing, committed
What prompted you to work for Alberta 4-H this summer?
I have always loved the 4-H program and what it stands for. I felt that this position was a really great fit for me, utilizing my skills and previous educational training, while at the same time encouraging me to challenge myself by exploring different directions and programs. In addition working for 4-H allows me to stay connected with the 4-H community which is something that I value, and I am looking forward to familiarizing myself with all the opportunities that the 4-H program has to offer.
What is it about being summer staff that you are looking forward to the most?
Getting out and meeting all the wonderful people who are involved with 4-H and agriculture education, and hopefully being able to give back to an organization that has given me so much. Also I am excited about investigating how we can create more awareness around Farm Safety before someone gets hurt. I am also looking forward to getting the opportunity to go beyond just facts on a page and making farm safety information tangible to youth.
What do you think will be strength this summer?
I think that one of my strengths this summer will be my ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. I love getting out and meeting new people and listening to their farming stories. I am a huge supporter of agriculture and feel so blessed that every day, I get to interact and discuss topics with individuals in the industry. I also feel that by having a teaching and 4-H background, I can start to develop programs that can be youth- oriented, which will hopefully bring a greater awareness to young people interested in being involved in the agriculture sector.
What was the last thing you ate? A cup cake
What was the last TV show/movie that you watched? The Vampire Diaries
When you were little, you thought that you would grow up to be: A Dentist
Every year Alberta 4-H members anxiously await the summer. Why? Because they know that summer is the time when new skills are to be learned, lifetime memories are to be made and new friendships will be born. And they also know that all this can, and will, happen at 4-H summer programs. This year, members will have even more of a reason to be waiting anxiously for camp.
The 2011 summer for Alberta 4-H will begin with the Leadership Through Counselling Seminar (LTCS). 4-H members ages 16 and up who are looking to expand on their leadership skills can attend this program to learn how become counsellors. Through skill building sessions and exploring different styles of leadership, communication and teamwork styles, delegates will acquire the learning necessary to help them counsel this summer. Delegates attending LTCS will have the chance to make camp exciting by planning different activities with their small group. From mini-Olympics to the final dance, delegates will play a role in helping make the program memorable. This, in turn, will help them build upon pre-existing skills and gain new knowledge.
Junior camp delegates (ages 9-11 years old) who are new to the summer program experience, will partake in the Junior summer camping program. This captures the nature of Junior camp, as it will be their first time coming to a camp setting. Here, junior-aged members can load up their vessel and begin to have valuable experiences. Some of these experiences include campfire night, beach time and many different skill sessions such as crafts and dance. By the end of the program, their vessel will be full of memories, new friends and skills they can start to hone.
The same way sailors have to prepare for the long trek, so do campers. For members between 10-13 years of age, they can learn how to prepare for the voyages ahead at Combined camp. Campers at this program will have an assortment of activities to help them learn to do by doing. Activities such as canoeing, archery and outdoor living, will help delegates in many voyages to come. Delegates will have the chance to share leadership roles in their small groups, co-operate with others while doing activities and, as with all 4-H programs, have fun!
Intermediate Camp is very similar to all other 4-H programs; however, it takes it up a notch. Delegates are inspired to step forward and take charge in the group, in addition to expanding their teamwork skills in order to reach a common goal. These goals are achieved through a variety of skill sessions including crafts and dance. Also there are awareness sessions that will help inform the delegates on issues like the environment, farm safety, and 4-H. They are taking on a leadership role in preparing for a voyage of a lifetime.
In all 4-H programs there are many items shown in different ways. Delegates are taught skills, teamwork and leadership. These are the focuses of People Developing People (PDP). Delegates are given the opportunity to exhibit strong leadership skills. Through guest speakers, awareness sessions, and working with their small groups, delegates will get the most out of the PDP program. PDP also gives delegates the chance to pick a session of their choice. They can choose from waterfront activities, arts, outdoor activities and healthy living. People Developing People puts delegates in situations where a leader must come forward, which will give individuals the chance to step up.
Club Week: a program that is hailed as many things. Some people call it the pinnacle of a 4-Her’s career. Others call it the highlight of being a 4-Her. And for some, it’s just too amazing for words. Club Week is designed to help delegates build upon strengths, recognize weaknesses, and employ skills that will help them in the future.
It is the hope of the 4-H program staff that this summer will be memorable for all 4-H delegates. Not only will 4-Hers experience learning at all of these programs, but they also get the chance to meet fellow 4-Hers from across the province, as well as gain new understanding and perspective on life, and have a lot of fun while doing it. To keep all people updated during the summer, the 4-H summer staff will be blogging of all their exploits for the coming months. Be sure to check out the 4-H website at www.4h.ab.ca and click on “Summer Staff Stuff.”
For all those 4-H members coming to camp this year, get ready!
For more information about each program and the application form, please select the link below - apply soon!
Leadership Through Counseling Seminar Jun 29-Jul 3
Junior Camp for 9-11 YO (5 day camp) Jul 4-8 FULL
Combined Camp #1 for 10-13 YO (5 day camp) Jul 11-15
People Developing People (PDP 1) Jul 17-22
Club Week Jul 19-24
People Developing People (PDP 2) Jul 24-29
Intermediate Camp for 12-14 YO (6 day camp) Aug 1-6
Combined Camp #2 for 10-13 YO (5 day camp) Aug 8-12
Combined Camp #3 for 10-13 YO (5 day camp) Aug 21-25
People Developing People (PDP PLUS) Aug 21-26
Youth Enterpreneur Camp Aug 21-27
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