Somerset County 4-H

Somerset County 4-H We believe the future belongs to our exceptional youth members. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults.
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With guidance and acceptance, we offer our members and community unparalleled opportunities that focus on building leadership, confidence, service, and loyalty. 4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to e

nable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to become competent, caring and contributing citizens of the world. The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to:
• Provide informal, educational programs for youth in grades K–13 (one year out of high school).
• Encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development in youth.
• Strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training.
• Improve community partnerships and collaborations.

Community Connections Workshops hosted by the Somerset County Office of Youth Services:Q***r Burnout to Q***r JoyFriday,...
05/28/2026

Community Connections Workshops hosted by the Somerset County Office of Youth Services:

Q***r Burnout to Q***r Joy
Friday, June 12 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/m4xyc6ww

Proud to see our 4 H families walking together in the Memorial Day Parade in Bradley Gardens (Bridgewater). Honoring tho...
05/25/2026

Proud to see our 4 H families walking together in the Memorial Day Parade in Bradley Gardens (Bridgewater). Honoring those who served and celebrating community spirit.

Somerset County, NJ

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:Meet Kate McHale!For eight years, I was a member o...
05/21/2026

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:
Meet Kate McHale!

For eight years, I was a member of the dog and alpaca clubs in Somerset County 4-H. During my time as a 4-H’er, I had so many great experiences, like working as a TOPS Camp Counselor in the summers, visiting Washington, DC for the National 4-H Conference, and spending countless days with friends at the farm training the alpacas!

My time in 4-H taught me that I loved bringing people together and creating community through agriculture. I get to do that in my job now, as I am working on my PhD in Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University. As a PhD Student, I work on research projects about 4-H, youth development, and rural sociology. I study how we can improve 4-H programs to make them more effective, accessible, and engaging for youth who live in rural places.

Somerset County, NJ
RCE New Jersey 4-H
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
4-H

Community Connections Workshop hosted by the Somerset County Office of Youth Services:Safety Starts with Us: An E-Bike S...
05/19/2026

Community Connections Workshop hosted by the Somerset County Office of Youth Services:

Safety Starts with Us: An E-Bike Safety Presentation
Thursday, May 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/OYSbikesafety

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:Meet Amanda (Staller) Hess!Amanda was an intern fo...
05/14/2026

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:
Meet Amanda (Staller) Hess!

Amanda was an intern for 4-H Summer Adventure Week from 2000-2003, and joined 4-H Senior Council as a member in 2001. Through her involvement in 4-H, Amanda learned the importance of community service, such as participating in a local American Heart Association Health Walk (photo 1).

Currently, Amanda is an administrative assistant for Somerset County 4-H and a volunteer co-leader of 4-H Senior Council. She hopes to inspire teens to learn about the importance of community service as she did. Amanda recently self-published her first novel. She attributes the encouragement to do so to all of the 4-H leaders and volunteers she has had the pleasure of working with over the years.

Somerset County, NJ
RCE New Jersey 4-H
4-H

Interested in a future in Animal Science? Join us for the National 4-H Animal Science Career Night on June 18, 2026 from...
05/13/2026

Interested in a future in Animal Science? Join us for the National 4-H Animal Science Career Night on June 18, 2026 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. EST via Zoom!

Hear from professionals in the animal science industry as they share career insights, experiences, and advice for youth exploring future opportunities in animal-related fields.

Featured Speakers:
• Dr. Mark Hoge – Western Illinois University
• Mr. Kevin Robinson – Sea World San Diego

Open to youth grades 7–13 (ages 12–19)
Youth do NOT need to be a 4-H member to participate!
Register by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. EST:
go.illinois.edu/CareerNight

*Classes and clubs are encouraged to join!*

Due to the popularity of our 4-H Coding Club's MIT Scratch sessions, we're excited to announce that this STEP (Short Ter...
05/12/2026

Due to the popularity of our 4-H Coding Club's MIT Scratch sessions, we're excited to announce that this STEP (Short Term Exploratory Program) club is now offering Python programming for youth in grades 6-8! Visit 4HisTops.org/clubs for more information.

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:Meet Sarah (Fenwick) Lally!My 4-H experience began...
05/07/2026

How It Started, How It’s Going – Somerset County 4-H Alumni Spotlight:
Meet Sarah (Fenwick) Lally!

My 4-H experience began in the WOOF Dog Club and ended in the New Centre Dairy (NCD) club. I was a member of WOOF for 7 years and NCD for 3 years. My love for agriculture and the dairy industry began with the NCD club and blossomed into my passion for agriculture. My 4-H experience led me to my degree in Large Animal Science with a dual-minor in Dairy Science and Agribusiness from Delaware Valley University. With my degree, I now assist farmers everyday through my work with the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency. I am also still active in Somerset County 4-H as a New Centre Dairy Leader where I share my dairy industry passion with the youth members every day.

Somerset County, NJ
RCE New Jersey 4-H
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
4-H

Taiwan Sweet Treats Workshop RegistrationDate: Saturday, May 30, 2026Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PMLocation: Somerset County Ted ...
05/07/2026

Taiwan Sweet Treats Workshop Registration

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: Somerset County Ted Blum 4-H Center | 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age Requirements:
Must be 13 years old or older to participate independently.
If parent is with child (limit one child), child must be at least 8 years old.

Cost:
$25 per Participant or Parent/Child
$20 if prepaid by May 23 via Zelle or a RVCS Student/Family

Payment: cash, check made to "CACA-RVCS" or Zelle ([email protected])

Registration Deadline: May 23, 2026
Limited to the first 25 Participants or Parent/Child.

Allergen alert: Products used contain Dairy, Egg, Gluten and Pineapple

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Showcase Your Business at the 2026 Fair!Looking to connect with thousands of community members in a fun, family-friendly...
05/06/2026

Showcase Your Business at the 2026 Fair!

Looking to connect with thousands of community members in a fun, family-friendly environment? Commercial and Community vendor space opportunities are available and spots are filling quickly!

Whether you’re promoting services, selling products, or building brand awareness, this is a great opportunity to engage directly with a supportive and engaged audience.

Available Spaces Include:
• 10’ x 10’ spaces inside our high-traffic commercial/community tent
• 10' x 10' Premium tent and outdoor frontage options
• Larger gallery spaces for expanded displays

Join us in celebrating community, connection, and commerce all while gaining valuable exposure for your business.

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Address

310 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ
08807

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(908) 526-6644

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