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The Northwest regional 4-H committees organize programs for members and leaders. Some program hosting is assigned to districts.
Northwest 4-H Region Programs
Communication Competitions
For the communication competitions the region is divided into two groups:
- East Half: Athabasca, Westlock, Thorhild, Sturgeon, Strathcona, Leduc
- West Half: Barrhead, Lac Ste Anne, Evansburg, Parkland, Drayton Valley, Yellowhead
Public Speaking
- Two regional competitions - 12 districts divided by east and west locations
- One Senior, one Intermediate & one Junior member each qualify through
for regional level
- Held on a Saturday in March
- District rotation for hosting
2010 Hosts: Lac Ste Anne/Leduc - March 13
Presentations
- Two regional competitions - 12 districts divided by east and west locations
- One Senior, one Intermediate and one Junior presentation qualify through district competition for regional level
- Held on a Saturday in late February
- District rotation for hosting
2010 Hosts: Strathcona/Yellowhead - February 27
Frosty Fun Winter Camp
- Weekend camp for intermediate and senior members (12 years of age as of Jan 1st)
- Outdoor sports and games, 4-H awareness, crafts and personal development sessions
- Held in February - Friday to Sunday
- Staffed by the Northwest 4-H Alumni
Date: Feb 5-7 at Camp Nakamun
Summer Camp - Camp Mackinicholea
- Five day camp
- Open to members 9 to 11 years
- Held in mid August
- Staffed by 4-H Summer Staff, senior 4-H members and volunteer adults
Junior Camp August 17-21
Summer Camp - Camp Wohelo
- Five day camp
- Open to members 12 to 14 years
- Held in mid August
- Staffed by 4-H Summer Staff, senior 4-H members and volunteer adults
Intermediate Camp August 9-13
Regional 4-H Fair
- One day event for members and leaders in life skills and other animals projects
- Workshop sessions
- Bench show of craft, clothing, food, photography, woodworking, etc.
- Held third Saturday in November
- Hosted by different districts
Hosts: Bon Accord - November 28
Focus on 4-H
- Three day multi projects and activities
- Includes regional shows, workshops, competitions and recreation activities
- Judging Event
- Canine, Dairy, Lama, Sheep and Goat Shows
- Regional Light Horse Show
- English, western, gymkhana and fun
- Regional Beef Heifer Show
- Heifer, cow/calf, team grooming, showmanship, marketing and costume
- Life Skills Show
- Workshops and competitions
- Bench show and displays
- Canine Show
- Agility and obedience trails, costume
- Sheep and Goat Show
- Conformation, showmanship and novelty
- Schedule of Events
- Organized by general volunteer committee; project events organized by committees selected by Northwest regional project committees
- Dates: July 2-4 TBA
Judging Competition
- For all members in region
- Ten classes: five livestock classes and craft, food, grains or mystery classes
- Individual judging
- Qualifying round for provincial competition for senior members
- Held on a Saturday in late April
- Organized by committee composed of district representatives
April 17 - TBA
Project Workshops and Clinics
- Project clinics for Leaders
- Number and time vary each year
- Organized by Northwest Project Committees - Beef, Horse, Lifeskills Projec
Record Book Competitions
Beef:
- Steer, heifer, and novice beef and cow/calf record books
- Top junior, intermediate and senior steer and heifer books from each district; top Sr. cow calf and top Jr/ Int. cow/calf books, top Novice calf book
- Judged in November and awarded at the Regional Heifer Show.
Due date: September 30
Horse:
- One junior, one intermediate and one senior record book per horse project club
- Judged at Regional Horse Show
Due date: October 15
Life Skills and Other Animals:
- Top life skills and other animal project book from each district
- Junior, intermediate & senior categories
- Judged in the summer and awarded at the Regional 4-H Fair
Due date: July 31
Scholarships
- Second year and beyond for study
- Any program area of study
- Essays required
- Member from NW region - 3 years
- Apply through provincial 4-H scholarship
- Northwest Safety Scholarship
- three valued at $500, $400 and $400
- Northwest 4-H Scholarship
- A.P. (Tony) Lefebvre Memorial Northwest Scholarship
- One valued at $500. Other criteria for area of study and 4-H project taken
- Provincial application deadline: May 5
For more information contact:
4-H Specialist
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Box 4560
BARRHEAD AB AB T7N 1A4
Telephone: 780-674-8250
Call on government toll free line: 310-0000 then the phone number
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