National 4-H Congress

--Jan Klein
Gather with top 4-H members from around the country in Atlanta Georgia for National 4-H Congress. Tour the area, meet with national 4-H sponsors and in general have a great time.

National Congress offers interactive leadership experience through quality educational and cross cultural experiences.  There are seminars, discussion groups and a service learning experience, with ideas that you can implement into your 4-H club and community. Outstanding speakers and educators are brought in by the "Design Team" made up of youth and adults. Recommended age for attendees is 16-19. Cost: approximately $1000.

Timeframe for application:

• Review selection criteria at http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/crit_proced.pdf
• Download   Washington State application at http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/opp_app.pdf
• Complete and get approved/signed by 4-H County Agent
• Application due to Jan Klein by June 20, 2008   (Please note that this is earlier than precious years, so that we might facilitate interviews at Teen Conference)
• Interviews will be at 4-H State Conference, June 29-July 1, 2008, WSU
• Delegate announcements made July 11, 2008

For an informational flyer go to: http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/natl_congress/Ntl_Congress_WA.pdf

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Outdoor Learning Adventures
Summer Science Camp

5/12/08 - Gary Varrella

Ready...set...explore science! Find yourself up in the mountains at Chewelah Peak Learning Center enjoying science, math and language arts with a little help from the natural environment. Stretch your self-confidence with teamwork and leadership skills while making new friends. Experience field explorations, computers, microscopes, science experiments, group activities and more. Two sessions available.

Ages: 10-15 
Dates: July 21-25 for ages 10-12 /
           July 28-Aug. 1 for ages 13-15 
Cost: $50 (Grant funded. Call 509-359-6155.)
Type: residential

Click HERE for PDF flyer & registration

This is our second year and is open to all youth (60 kids each week max). It will be a good camp for 10-12 and 13-15 year old youth (4-H and non-4-H)

Gary F. Varrella
4-H Youth Development Educator
WSU, Spokane County Extension
509-477-2163

WSU Vancouver
Summer PaCE Adademy

Preparation and Career Exploration
August 4 - 8, 2008

5/12/09 - Mike Holroyd

A week of "hands-on" fun for middle and high school students to explore careers and education.
Travel to SW Washington for the WSU Vancouver PaCE Academy August 4 – 8. 
It is for both 4-H and non 4-H students entering 7th through 12th grade.   Cost to attend is $90 per student.  We do not have dorm facilities on campus yet but work with the Washington School for the Deaf to help 4-H groups reserve dorm rooms on their campus.  It is about 15 minutes from WSUV.  If you have a small delegation  interested in attending PaCE, we would be happy to help you coordinate your housing with WSD.

PaCE (Preparation and Career Exploration) Academy information and application forms will be posted live on the website Monday, May 19th.  Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first come basis. 

You can learn more about PaCE, see a short video, etc. by visiting:  www.vancouver.wsu.edu/pace.  

Know Your Government
Olympia Conference: February 16 - 19, 2008

Lincoln County was well represented !
Congratulations to all the Lincoln Co. delegates!

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