Ankeny Trailblazers 4-H Club

04/22/2026

Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Ready to explore the tech shaping our future? Check out the Iowa 4-H Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp! 🤖✨

Discover the power of artificial intelligence through hands-on, creative learning! The 4-H AI Bootcamp connects technology to real-world challenges, helping youth explore how AI shapes our world while building problem-solving, teamwork, and future-ready STEM skills.

🗓️ June 1-5, 2026
📍 Iowa State University, Ames, IA
🔵 Open to youth in grades 9-12

Whether you're interested in coding, problem-solving, or just want to see how AI works behind the scenes, this bootcamp is a great place to start.

Learn more & register ➡️ www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/artificial-intelligence-ai-bootcamp

04/01/2026

Trailblazer families, here is one more family program for the season at the Iowa State University museums. Coming up on Saturday, April 25th.

03/23/2026

Get ready to Ride the Tide of Tomorrow! 🌊⚓ We're excited to announce the theme for the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference 2026!

Join us June 23–25, 2026 at Iowa State University for an inspiring experience. This conference is your opportunity to dive into new experiences, discover your strengths, and connect with other passionate young leaders. Whether you're exploring career paths, strengthening leadership skills, or discovering new passions, you'll gain the tools and confidence to help shape tomorrow.

📢 Registration opens April 1, 2026, through 4-H Online.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting opportunities ahead. We can't wait to see you in June! 🤩

🔗 Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

03/06/2026

Trailblazer families, check out this upcoming family program at the Iowa State University Museum on Saturday, March 28th. See the photos for times and locations.

11/06/2025

Interested in art? One of our club alumni shared this upcoming event on the Iowa State campus at the Brunnier Art Museum on Saturday, November 15th. This family-friendly activity is geared towards elementary ages and is a free event.

10/16/2025

We’ll be decorating Veteran’s Day cards at our October meeting for residents at the Iowa Veteran’s home. If you have colored pencils or fine tip markers, feel free to bring them. We’ll have supplies to share but might have limited reds and blues 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/25/2025

Attention Trailblazer families: Des Moines Street still has road construction, and the entrance to Holy Trinity is still closed on that side. Enter from Elm Street instead.

See you tonight!

09/23/2025

Save the Date! Iowa 4-H Giving Day is October 7-8 noon to noon – give back to Iowa 4-H! 🍀
www.iowa4hgivingday.org

09/23/2025

Reminder, our September meeting is this Thursday 9/25 from 6-7PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran, 517 SW Des Moines St. If you haven't already done so, please complete this form at this link: https://forms.gle/h5wb7QuoLXqXSq1q6

Please complete the form if you can make it or not. Thank you to those who have already completed the form.

Hope to see you there!

Please provide us information to help plan for the 2025-26 4-H year.

09/16/2025

You can join the fishing club and be in the Ankeny Trailblazers club.

The Iowa 4-H Fishing Club registration is now open!

The Iowa 4-H Statewide Fishing Club is designed to engage students in grades 4-12 with Iowa’s aquatic ecosystems, fishing techniques, and environmental stewardship. 🐟🎣

This unique program helps youth step into the great outdoors, where they can develop lifelong skills in fishing, fish identification, lure tying, water safety, and more. Through webinars and tournaments, members will build confidence and appreciation for nature while connecting with other young anglers across the state.

🍀 Enrolling in the Iowa 4-H Fishing Club is a two-step process:
1. 4-H Online Enrollment: Participants must first enroll as a 4-H member in 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/) in the “Statewide Fishing Club.”

2. Event Registration: Once approved, participants must enroll in the event "Iowa 4-H Fishing Club."

Don't miss out on this fin-tastic opportunity to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts across the state! For more details, visit: https://iastate.box.com/s/f8bqsvwbovobqrfs9ovq55fmgcif83vz

Iowa Department of Natural Resources