County Opportunities and Events
Lewis & Clark County 4-H Foundation Sponsorship Request Form
Want to attend a 4-H event but are worried about the cost? Fill out the Sponsorship Request Form and the LCC 4-H Foundation will be in touch!
Helena Grand Foods
Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Headwaters Covenant Church
Registration closes Monday, January 31st at midnight.
Register here for Helena Grand Foods
Judging times will be announced after registration closes.
- Grand Foods: This event is for 4-H members who would like to challenge themselves with preparation of a new food that can be used for a special event.
- Open to all students whether or not you are enrolled in Foods and Nutrition
Helena Stir Ups
Saturday, April 8th
Bill Hamilton Building
- Registration Due: Friday, March 31st at 11:55 p.m. on Google Forms
Open to all students whether or not you are enrolled in Foods and Nutrition
PURPOSE
To prepare an appealing, nutritious dish that can be prepared easily by using common ingredients available in many homes. Meal should be prepared using food safety techniques and reflect creative use of ingredients. The presentation should exhibit knowledge of the foods prepared, excellent public speaking and use of visual aid skills.
THEME
Each year the stir ups contest will have a recipe theme. Recipes range from the simplest to more complicated combinations of ingredients which showcase healthy nutritious meals with the advantage of ease of preparation. Creativity is the key to unique presentation– there is no reason to stick to traditional ingredients.
PARTICIPANTS
Individuals or teams of two. Team members should divide work and interview responses equally. An uneven distribution of work will impact the evaluation. Both individuals and teams will receive one score per judge.
TIME
Meal preparation and cleanup: 60 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
One point/per minute will be deducted from total score for going over 60 minutes preparation time.
Gavel Games
Saturday, May 6th
Bill Hamilton Building
- Registration Due: Sunday, April 23rd at 11:55 p.m. on Google Forms
Open to all students whether or not you are enrolled in Foods and Nutrition
Gather your team and show off your skills at Parliamentary Procedures!
Through Gavel Games, Lewis and Clark County 4-H members will present previously gained knowledge of parliamentary procedure by acting as officers and members for a model 4-H business meeting.
Communications Day
Saturday, May 6th
Bill Hamilton Building
Registration Due: Sunday, April 23rd at 11:55 p.m. on Google Forms
- Communication day has long been a part of 4-H. It is competitive in nature, yet it is also intended to be an educational event for all those involved. The event is open to public spectators, and all 4-H members, parents and leaders are encouraged to attend even though they may not have someone directly involved.
- Communications Day Guide (with time limits)
- Public Speaking and Demonstration Tips
- Presentation Worksheet
- Tips for Presentations
Communications Day Age Divisions:
Cloverbuds (Non-Competitive): 5-8 years old
Junior I: 8-10 years old
Junior II: 11-13 years old
Senior: 14-19 years old
Categories available at Communications Day:
Illustrated Talk/Demonstration -All Divisions
Illustrated Talk/Demonstration Judging Form
Prepared Speech /Impromptu Speech – All Divisions
Career Communication – All Divisions
Career Communication Judging Form
Career Communication Instructions
Video Contest – All divisions
Promotional Package – All Divisions
Promotional Package Judging Form
Promotional Package Instructions
Commercial – All Divisions
Sewing & Handiwork Revue
April 23, 2023
1:30 p.m. at Helena Valley Baptist Church
- A Sewing Revue has been held by the Lewis and Clark County 4-H program since the 1980’s. The Sewing Revue at both county and state level (Congress) is an educational component of the 4-H Clothing program. It emphasizes development in selecting, constructing, accessorizing and showing an item the member has sewn.
- You do not need to be in the sewing, handiwork or quilting project to participate
- There will be seating provided
Judging starts at 1:30 Please arrive 15 minutes early.
- Registration is due Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. on google forms
4-H Summer Camp Counselors
August 6-10, 2023
Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds, Helena, MT
4-H Camp Counselors
4-H’ers 14 and older are encouraged to apply to be a summer camp counselor. It’s an excellent leadership opportunity, you’ll bond with other great 4-H teens and gain some valuable training and experience. The number of camp counselors selected will depend upon the number 4-H campers that attend this year.
There will be 4 to 5 mandatory counselor training/planning workshops through the year leading up to camp. 4-H’ers that are 13 years old may apply to be a junior counselor. If you are not selected, you may still attend as a camper.
4-H Camp Adult Chaperones
We are seeking 2 to 3 adult 4-H volunteers who are interested in serving as a summer camp chaperone. Duties include attending the camp counselor training/planning workshops throughout the year, and accompanying the campers and counselors at 4-H Camp August 14-17, 2022. Questions? Contact Luke Duran at ElementL(at)bresnan.net or 406.461.7799.
4-H Summer Camp Counselor Applications are due Friday, February 24th by 5:00 p.m. to the Extension Office
Become a Junior Superintendent
October-December each year
- The primary purpose of a 4-H Junior Superintendent is to work with adult county project superintendents in planning events, workshops, and other learning activities.
- The Junior Superintendent has a vote during committee meetings and is the youth voice for individual projects.
- Junior Superintendents are teen leaders in their project area, and are required to uphold the standards as such.
- Any current 4-H member 13 years old or older who wishes to take a more active part in their 4-H project area can approach the adult project superintendent and inquire about availability. The junior superintendent is then voted in at October, November, and December meetings.
- Each project can have up to 5 junior superintendents.
State Opportunities and Events
4-H Rec Lab
March 17-19, 2023
Hobson, MT
Must be 13+
Click the link above for more information.
Registration will be done through ZSuites
Early bird registration: January 20 - February 22 fee $100
Late registration: February 23 - March 11 fee $150
This event is a 4-H member favorite: It provides an opportunity for youth and adults to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting.
Rec Lab programming provides participants with tips and tricks for being a better club, camp, and community leader.
This event is ideal for younger senior members to attend as a first-time state event. It allows them to form relationships with 4-H peers from across the state, broaden their skills, and widen their network.
2022 Fair Information
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717