Kodiak 4-H Kickoff Week!
Thank you for your interest in Kodiak 4-H! Normally, this time of year, we'd be announcing our Kick-off Night, where you get to come and meet all of our incredible 4-H leaders and hear about the projects they have to offer. This year, we're going to give you the information virtually, but feel free to call or email for more information!
Here's the line up:
Here's the line up:
In- Person
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Mixed Approach
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Virtual Only
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Find Out More!
Click on the accordian below for the project your 4-H'er is interested in, and you'll find out things like who the leader is, what the age range is for that project, photos or videos & a project description!
All About Dogs!
Dog Obedience
The Dog Project teaches youth how to feed, care for and keep a dog healthy; groom and train their dog & be a responsible dog owner. Youth learn basic skills for dog care and training.
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Leader: Barb Waskowiak & Sandy Solenberger For Ages: 9+ (Under 12: adult must be present) We will start with a one-on-one introduction to determine you and your dog's skill level together. After passing requirements, you will be placed into proper obedience group. Time Commitment: This project will begin in February and take place weekly, in-person, leading up to a Dog Show in the spring. |
cloverbuds
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Leaders: Barbara Zimmerman & Kate Schaberg
For Ages: 5-8. Cloverbuds will be held virtually to start the year off. We will offer a mixture of at-home projects and virtual show & tell parties or classes. We'll also coordinate service projects to help explore our community! Time Commitment: Typically, we meet twice a month. Each month our activities are based on one of the 4-H projects the older 4-Her's get to do! 
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Gardening & Healthy Living
Youth will learn to garden, harvest, forage, recognize & use native plants and how to process and store foods for the winter. Youth will learn about nutrition, health and how to make yummy foods from the plants we harvest.
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Leader: Shana Theobald For Ages: 5+ Time Commitment: This project will meet monthly beginning in January with a combination of Zoom and at-home projects, then begin week weekly or bi-weekly throughout the spring/summer. We hope to meet in-person in the spring/summer, depending on where things stand with COVID-19. |
Photography
For Ages: 12 and up
Youth will learn basic photography skills and practice skills on photo walks. Angel says, "My goal with our project is to take your child’s interest in photography and teach them the basic rules while teaching intentional photo taking. By the end of the project they will be able to frame an image, manipulate light, understand composition and using contrast to tell a story or convey an emotion with their images. This is my third year running this group and every year the kids have astounded me with their ability to apply these principles and create really amazing imagery! Consider joining us!"
Time Commitment: Zoom meetings will start in November and go every other week for 8 sessions. Day/time will be dependent on participants schedule availability.
Leader: Angel Semerling
Youth will learn basic photography skills and practice skills on photo walks. Angel says, "My goal with our project is to take your child’s interest in photography and teach them the basic rules while teaching intentional photo taking. By the end of the project they will be able to frame an image, manipulate light, understand composition and using contrast to tell a story or convey an emotion with their images. This is my third year running this group and every year the kids have astounded me with their ability to apply these principles and create really amazing imagery! Consider joining us!"
Time Commitment: Zoom meetings will start in November and go every other week for 8 sessions. Day/time will be dependent on participants schedule availability.
Leader: Angel Semerling
Fiber arts
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Youth will learn to manipulate fiber, fabric, or yarn into unique finished products.
For Ages: 9 and up Time Commitment: This project will meet virtually, beginning in November, on a bi-weekly or monthly schedule. Meetings will happen on a Saturday or Sunday after 1, depending on what works best for the group. Leader: Lauren Bailey |
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Arts & crafts
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Depending on supply availability, we may explore topics such as: Basic drawing, the color wheel, personal collage, acrylic pour, watercolor painting, holiday crafts, zentangles and rock mandalas.
For Ages: 9 and up! Time Commitment: Beginning in October, we will meet monthly on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening, depending on what is best for the group. Most of our meetings will be virtual, but we are planning to try some in-person outdoor sessions as well! |
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archery
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Youth will learn the basics of archery.
For ages: 10 and up Time Commitment: Typically, archery meets for 6 weekly sessions to learn and improve their archery skills. These meetings will be in-person, location and time/day to be determined. Leaders: Diana Fogler & Velma Vining |
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rifle
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Time Commitment: Meetings will begin in January, and take place weekly (likely on Thursday evenings) and progress through a series of at least 9 classes. Commitment to all sessions is essential!
For ages: 9 and up! (Must turn 9 prior to August 15) |
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taste of 4-H
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Youth will learn about and do a variety of mini projects on topics such as sewing, growing, arts and crafts, animals, fiber arts, food, and cooking.
For Ages: 6-9 Time Commitment: We will start in October and meet bi-weekly, during the school day, tentatively planning on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Start time somewhere between 11 & 2, depending on best time for members. Leader: Zin Mahan |
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Small & Large Animals
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For ages: 9 and up!
We will start in January with twice a month virtual meetings and as the weather gets better in the spring we will work toward small group in-person meetings. Leader: Kelli Foreman |
breads
For ages: 9 and up!
Youth will be broken into two groups, those who are returning members will learn some more advanced techniques, while those new to the project will learn basic bread-making skills.
Schedule will be determined once we have a list of interested participants.
Leader: Barbara Zimmerman & Lisa Palmer
Youth will be broken into two groups, those who are returning members will learn some more advanced techniques, while those new to the project will learn basic bread-making skills.
Schedule will be determined once we have a list of interested participants.
Leader: Barbara Zimmerman & Lisa Palmer
sewing
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For Ages: 10 and up, although if youth is under 12, we ask for a participating adult to come and help!
Time Commitment: Starting this fall, project meetings will take place in-person every other week. Leader: Melissa Davis |
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teen leaders
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For Youth: Ages 13 and up!
Time Commitment: Beginning in November, youth will meet periodically throughout each month, depending on goal setting and projects they're tackling! Adult Leader: Brandy Nelson (But project is very youth driven) |
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Horse
For ages: 7 and up
Youth will be divided according to experience level. We will have in-person and virtual opportunities for youth to learn all about horses!
Leaders: Erin Fedewa, Sylvia Kavanaugh, Miranda Stohl & Barbara Zimmerman
Youth will be divided according to experience level. We will have in-person and virtual opportunities for youth to learn all about horses!
Leaders: Erin Fedewa, Sylvia Kavanaugh, Miranda Stohl & Barbara Zimmerman
At home kits
This option is for youth wanting monthly kits to "Learn by Doing" at home! We have this broken up by season, Fall, Winter, & Spring kits!
Fall kits will include: Pumpkin Kit, Breads Kit, Birdfeeder kit!
Fall kits will include: Pumpkin Kit, Breads Kit, Birdfeeder kit!
How Do I Get More Information?
Feel free to browse around the website, visit our Kodiak 4-H facebook page or contact Kate, our Kodiak 4-H Program Coordinator.
Kate can schedule phone call appointments or meet-ups outside, or chat by phone most days after 2!
(907) 486-1503
kodiak4h@gmail.com
Kate can schedule phone call appointments or meet-ups outside, or chat by phone most days after 2!
(907) 486-1503
kodiak4h@gmail.com
