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4-H- Learning Through The Challenges
local parks are still in the picture as families work together. Virtual programming has become the wave of the future as members work on their 4-H Montana 4-H members are experiencing projects at home while continuing to share a different perspective of their 4-H involve- learning experiences with each other from ment this spring. Typical style 4-H events their computers or phones. Platforms such as look different right now but that doesn’t seem Zoom and Webex have become common terms to dampen the spirits of active 4-H members. as a communication tool. Tampico Boys 4-H As a result of the Montana State 4-H Cen- Club met remotely to connect and discuss club ter’s statement that all face-to-face instruction business and create a plan for the near future. was to be canceled, parents and leaders let their President Trevor Klind led the meeting from FUHDWLYH MXLFHV ÀRZ DV WKH\ VFUDPEOHG WR PDLQ- the cab of a tractor. The Hinsdale 4-H Aftertain learning experiences. Project work is go- school program meets Tuesdays and ThursLQJ IXOO VWHDP DKHDG DQG \RXWK ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV days via Zoom to continue their hands-on with time to complete experiential learning learning and public speaking skills. Members through hands-on activities. For members recently presented their demonstrations from with livestock projects it means more time their homes for others to watch. Camp Counselor training for the District IV in contact with them from feeding to training to grooming. For those with indoor projects, 4-H Camp was also accomplished using Weits time in the kitchen making family meals, bex and some creative teaching skills. Teens doodling on a pad for expression through art IURP ¿YH FRXQWLHV ZHUH DEOH WR JHW WR NQRZ RU ¿QLVKLQJ D ZRRGZRUNLQJ RU OHDWKHUFUDIW each other through ice breakers, choose a camp project. 4-H Afterschool and Lucky Clover theme, meals and snacks and cabin activities. 4-H families worked together, yet apart, to Their enthusiasm was inspiring as they made create cards to send to locals who may need these plans while understanding that a tradia uplifting message. Other families learned tional camp may not be an option this year. Valley County 4-H Agent Roubie Younkin sewing skills by making masks to help meet community needs. Community service proj- states that “the creativity of people is impresects such as highway cleanup and maintaining sive and may be a building block for future activities” The Valley County MT4H Facebook page keeps the community informed regarding current activities and accomplishments There are also activities posted to keep kids learning from home. (Search for and like the page to stay informed). Younkin learned that Ohio 4-H is now offering 18 projects that members can do from home by downloadLQJ D ¿OH 7KH SURMects include sewing, leisure arts, creative writing, genealogy, cooking and baking, natural resources and more. There is even a laundry project! These activities are available for every family, not just 4-H members, and can be accessed at https://ohio4h.org/ stayathomeprojects. AMBER KIRKLAND / FOR FARM & RANCH Weston Kirkland poses with a newborn calf on his family's ranch in northeast 4-H at Home also provides learning Montana.
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ROUBIE YOUNKIN MSU EXTENSION AGENT VALLEY COUNTY FOR FARM & RANCH
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Tenley Allested leads her Heifer on the family ranch in Valley County. experiences and can be accessed here https://4h.org/about/4-h-at-home/. At the county level Agent Roubie Younkin remains guardedly optimistic about summer 4-H programming. Some events may still be an option with limited numbers and social distancing constraints while others may be accomplished remotely. Many livestock project members have their project animals and have faith that they will have the opportunity to exhibit their learning experiences. The poultry project may go on as in the past depending upon interest. The “fair as we know it” may look dif-
ferent this summer but there will be options for them. In the meantime it is business as usual for our 4-H families. Our communities provide tremendous support of 4-H and positive youth development. We will all come together and do whatever possible to ensure that our members and families have learning experiences in the midst of these unsettling times. All youth are welcome to become a part of the 4-H experience. Interested families PD\ FDOO WKHLU ORFDO 068 ([WHQVLRQ 2I¿FH IRU more information and to enroll in this positive youth development experience.
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Pictured are Caden (l), Trace (r) and Ellie (f) Laumeyer holding up letters they wrote to people in the area during the COVID-19 pandemic.