Spring 2020 Events!

      • Wednesday Feb. 26 Club meeting 7 PM Aptos Grange

MARCH 1st COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY APPLICATIONS DUE

      • Wednesday March 26 Club meeting Aptos Grange

APRIL 2019

      • Wednesday April 25 Club meeting Aptos Grange

MAY 2019

      • STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APPLICATIONS DUE

      • CALIFORNIA FOCUS APPLICATIONS DUE

      • Saturday May 9th SPRING FAIR/DAY AT THE FARM

      • Wednesday May 27 APTOS CLUB OFFICER ELECTIONS APTOS GRANGE

      • May 31 - HS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

May 25-May 27

Disneyland Trip for kids and parents May 25-May 27

February 14 Newsletter is here:

  • Santa Cruz County

  • 4-H Newsletter

  • February 14, 2019

  • In this Issue:

  • 1. Livestock Knowledge Bowl Team Meeting

  • 2. County Presentation Day

  • 3. Disneyland Physics Project

  • 4. Welcome to 4-H & Movie Night

  • 5. Cloverbuds Project

  • 6. Safety Awareness for All Ages Event

  • 7. YQCA Livestock Training

  • 8. 4-H State wide events

  • 9. Announcements and Deadlines

  • 10. Submitting Updates to 4-H Office

  • 11. 4-H Program Representative Contacts Information and Office Hours

  • 1. Livestock Knowledge Bowl Team Meeting

  • We are excited to bring the opportunity to the 4-H members in our county to participate in the

  • Livestock Knowledge bowl. We have three leaders that have stepped up to help coach you on the

  • process and knowledge for this competition on June 1st at the state field day. You must be 14

  • years old by December 31, 2018 to compete on the team of 4 to 5 members. The competition is a

  • team effort to test your livestock, poultry and rabbit’s knowledge in a fun game type atmosphere.

  • We have resources to provide as study material for the team. We are looking for at least 4

  • members to compete on June 1st at State Field day. The winner will go on to compete in

  • December at Denver Nationals. If you are interested come to the information meeting on

  • February 23rd at 1 pm, Edgewater Motel Meeting room at 525 2nd St, Santa Cruz. Your coaches

  • will be Elaine and Arielle Spotswood and Diane Cardoza. For more information email

  • alittlegolddust@aol.com or dianecardoza89@gmail.com.

  • 2. County Presentation Day

  • This is an amazing way for 4-H youth to develop public speaking and demonstration skills. 4-H

  • member between the ages of 9-19 may compete in up to two categories. Primary members 5

  • through 8 years of age, by December 31, 2018, may enter a presentation, but will not be

  • evaluated. If you have any question or interested in helping at the event contact Kat or Rebecca

  • at 4hincorralitos@gmail.com

  • March 16, 2019

  • Corralitos Community Church

  • Please complete one registration form per member.

  • Registration Deadline online: March 1, 2019

  • For more information, registration, and presentation day manual go to:

  • http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/Events/

  • 3. Disneyland Physics Project

  • We are excited to offer a New 4-H project!! The Santa Cruz County 4-H teen Leadership team is hosting a Disneyland trip and project. The Disneyland cast members will teach our kids from 3rd to 12th grade about physics throughout the park. Disneyland cast member are offering physics classes for: 3rd to 6th Grade: Energy and Waves Physics Lab 101 | Disney Youth Education Series Program Overview: Students in grades 3-5 discover light and sound as forms of energy and how to use them in practical application. In this 2.5-hour academic adventure, students see first-hand how these elements are a vital part of creating world-class attractions and how Disney uses these physical properties to entertain and amaze guests from all over the world.

  • 6th to 12th Grade: Properties of Motion Physics Lab | Disney Youth Education Series Program Overview: During this 3-hour interactive learning experience, students in grades 6- 12 will learn the role of mechanical physics at Disney California Adventure Park. Students will study Newton's laws of motion and use the scientific method to explore the practical uses of magnetism, friction, gravity and different forms of energy. With the park as their learning lab, students will perform hands-on experiments to see and test the relationship between physics and their favorite Disney attractions. This is an amazing adventure for 4-Her’s and families. Families will have to provide your own transportation to the event in Disneyland.We will have a block of hotel rooms available at Dessert Inn & Suites Hotel for families to book and pay for their own hotel stay and meals. The 4-H event will only be during the Physics labs. The 4-H leaders and 4-H staff will only be responsible for the 4-H members during this time. The families are responsible for meals, hotel and transportation. We are happy to help with this process from the 4-H office. Cost: Physics lab and 2 days park hopper ticket for $210. Families may also purchase park tickets at this price. Event Dates: May 25th to 27th. We will have the physics lab classes on May 26th. We will update you on the time once this has been confirmed by Disney Cast members. Registration: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26778. We must have a minimum of 10 kids in each class of this event will be canceled!! You will have to register by April 4th! We must give a head count to the Disney cast members by the following day. For more information contact Julie Katawicz at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu or Elaine Spotswood at alittlegolddust.aol.

  • 4. Welcome to 4-H & Movie Night

  • We are inviting all 4-H families or families interested in 4-H to the “Welcome to 4-H met and greet” on March 29th at 6:30 pm followed by Movie night. The Teen leadership team is hosting this event. We will be serving pizza and introducing families to different things 4-H has to offer and answer questions. After the dinner social, we will be hosting Movie Night with light snacks. We will be playing a movie and serving popcorn. The kids will need to bring a blanket to sit on or a pillow. We are encouraging 4-H members to bring a friend to this event to share the 4-H experience.

  • Event Details:

  • Welcome to 4-H Met & Greet Social

  • Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

  • Movie & Pop Corn

  • Time: 7:30 pm to about 9:00 pm

  • Location: Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz

  • For More Information email: Julie Katawicz at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

  • 5. Cloverbud Project

  • We are excited offer a 4-H Cloverbud project for the younger members ages 5 – 11 years old. The curriculum designed to for younger 4-H members. They will receive a 4-H pear and leaf pins for the 1st year member upon the completion of this project for their 4-H hat. This is a great introduction to 4-H projects for the younger members.

  • Project Dates:

  • March 9th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Ag History area at Fairgrounds

  • Cloverbuds will be making bird feeders

  • They will take their project home after the meeting

  • April 7th from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm at Zayante Fire Station

  • Cloverbuds will be making gardening project to take home

  • 6. Safety Awareness for All Ages:

  • Samantha Slykas will be hosting an Emerald Star project for 4-H members and the community on March 2nd. Samantha has done an outstanding job scheduling speaker to come talk to our community about Safety Awareness. You will find about 10 booths of resources and actives to participate in at this event. We are asking all 4-H members to wear their 4-H shirts and come support this event on March 2nd from 9 am – 11:30 pm at the Veterans Hall in Hollister. See attached flyer for more details or contact Samantha at (831) 637-2303.

  • 7. YQCA Livestock Training Attention all livestock members showing livestock at fairs in California. The Western Fairs has made a new rule for all junior livestock members showing livestock in California and Arizona National. All livestock youth exhibitors will have to complete livestock training to be eligible to participate. Check the fair entry book for clarification for the livestock training that will be except. We have heard back from the following fairs on junior livestock exhibitor training.

  • Salinas Valley Fair (King City) will except the online training provided by YQCA

  • Monterey County Fair will only except the online YQCA training not in person training for YQCA.

  • Santa Cruz Fair has submitted a request to the Western Fairs to have in person training for junior livestock exhibitors instead of YQCA online training. We will up date you once we have a final ruling on this training.

  • San Benito Fair has not gotten back to us on the ruling for junior livestock training mode.

  • Junior California State Fair will except the online training provided by YQCA.

  • The good news is the YQCA is good for one year from the point you have completed the training. You will be issued a completion certificate after passing the test with at least 80%. I would strongly suggest printing the completed YQCA certificate and placing it in a safe place for reference when entering different livestock show that require this training.

  • YQCA (Youth Quality Care of Animals) link: http://yqca.org/4-h-ffa-and-other-youth-organizations/

  • They do have a fee for this test and certificate of $12 online or $3 in person. You can apply for a coupon to help with the cost of the training at http://yqca.org/buy-coupons/.

  • This is not a 4-H requirement but a Western Fairs requirement for showing livestock at California fairs. Please make sure to read and met all deadlines when applying to show at county, state or national show.

  • 1. 4-H State Wide Events:

  • Area Presentation Days

  • Registration and list of locations & dates: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/AreaPresentation/

  • California 4-H Equine Education Contest Day

  • April 27th 8 am -8 pm Fresno Ag Pavilion

  • State Field Day

  • June 1st

  • Including, State presentation day, State Fashion Revue and Livestock Knowledge bowl at the field day

  • 2019 California State 4-H Horse Classic & Horse Bowl Contest

  • June 27th – 30th

  • Brookside Equestrian Park, Elk Grove, CA

  • State Leadership Conference (SLC)

  • July 18th – 21st at UC Davis

  • Open to youth 13-19

  • Registration opening in mid-February 2. Announcements and Deadlines:

  • February 23rd Livestock Knowledge Bowl Team Meeting

  • February 28th Last Day to complete online leader training

  • March 1st Presentation Day online application Due

  • March 2nd Safety Awareness for All Ages event

  • March 9th Cloverbuds Project

  • March 16th County Presentation Day

  • March 21st County Council Meeting

  • March 29th Welcome to 4-H & Movie Social

  • April 4th Disneyland registration deadline online

  • April 7th Cloverbuds Project

  • May 16th – 19th Salinas Valley Fair

  • May 25th – 27th Disney Physics Event and class on May 26th

  • June 1st State Field Day

  • 3. Submitting Updates:

  • If you have an announcement or opportunity you would like to promote in the 4-H community, please email me at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu or 831-763-8015. The newsletter comes out the following Monday after the 4-H county council meeting.

  • 12. 4-H Program Representative Contacts Information and Office Hours:

  • Julie Katawicz at 831-637-5346 x13 or jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

  • Office Hours:

  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

  • Julie Katawicz

  • UCCE Santa Cruz County

  • 4-H Program Representation

  • 1430 Freedom Blvd, Ste E

  • Watsonville, CA 95076

  • 831-763-8015

  • jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

  • Attachments:

  • Santa Cruz County website: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/

  • State Newsletter:

  • http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-California-4-H-ers--January-4-H-Updates.html?soid=1126432148776&aid=Rgnsyc6ottc

  • It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf)

  • Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-13

  • Come Join the Fun in Disneyland!

  • 4-H & Disney Physics Projects

  • Calling all 4-H members 3rd grade to 12th grade and families for an adventure of a lifetime!

  • Hosted By: Santa Cruz Co. 4-H Teen Leadership Team

  • Disneyland cast member are offering classes for:

  • 3rd to 6th Grade: Energy and Waves Physics Lab 101 | Disney Youth Education Series

  • Program Overview: Students in grades 3-5 discover light and sound as forms of energy and how to use them in practical application. In this 2.5-hour academic adventure, students see first-hand how these elements are a vital part of creating world-class attractions and how Disney uses these physical properties to entertain and amaze guests from all over the world.

  • 6th to 12th Grade: Properties of Motion Physics Lab | Disney Youth Education Series

  • Program Overview: During this 3-hour interactive learning experience, students in grades 6-12 will learn the role of mechanical physics at Disney California Adventure Park. Students will study Newton's laws of motion and use the scientific method to explore the practical uses of magnetism, friction, gravity and different forms of energy. With the park as their learning lab, students will perform hands-on experiments to see and test the relationship between physics and their favorite Disney attractions.

  • This is an amazing adventure for 4-Her’s and families. Families will have to provide your own transportation to the event in Disneyland. We will have a block of hotel rooms available at Desert Inn & Suites Hotel for families to book and pay for their own hotel stay. The 4-H event will only be during the Physics labs. The 4-H leaders and 4-H staff will only be responsible for the 4-H members during this time. The families are responsible for meals, hotel and transportation. We are happy to help with this process from the 4-H office.

  • Cost: Admission and physics lab is $210 for 2 days park hopper ticket. Families may also purchase park tickets at this price.

  • Event Dates: May 25th to 27th. We will have the physics lab classes on May 26th. We will update you on the time once this has been confirmed by Disney Cast members. Register: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26778

  • Deliver or send your payment to the 4-H office. We will also be excepting the payments at the 4-H county council meeting in March. Give the payment to Julie Katawicz, 4-H program Rep.

  • Santa Cruz 4-H office, 1430 Freedom Blvd, Ste E, Watsonville, 95076

  • San Benito 4-H Office, 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

  • We must have a minimum of 10 kids in each class or this event will be cancelled!! You will have to register by April 4th. You will send your payment to the 4-H office! We must give a head count to the Disney cast members by the following day.

  • For more information contact Julie Katawicz at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu or Elaine Spotswood at alittlegolddust.aol.

  • It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf)

  • Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-13

  • Project

  • Calling all 4-H members

  • age 5 years old to 10 years old

  • The Clover Bud’s project will be led by Julie Katawicz

  • The clover bud project is an exciting project that introduces young members to 4-H through activities and record keeping. This 4-H project is fun and creative way to build new 4-H friends and learning new skills.

  • Project dates:

  • March 9th from 2pm – 3 pm at Ag History, Day on the Farm in Watsonville

  • April 7th from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at Zayante Fire Station in meeting room in Felton

  • Contact Julie Katawicz at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

  • It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf)

  • Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397.

  • Safety Awareness for All Ages

  • Samantha Slykas

  • Emerald Star Project

  • Date: March 2, 2019

  • Covering: children and adult bullying, harassment, self-defense, and stranger danger

  • Guest speakers: Community Solutions, Bryan Stow and Foundation, and more

  • Time: 9 am- 11:30 am

  • Location: Veterans Memorial Building in main Hall.

  • Questions: (831) 637-2303

  • “We extend our welcoming to the community.”

  • It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf)

  • Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397.