Countryside Crusaders 4-H

08/06/2026

So thankful for our members and community!

07/27/2026

We have a great team! Join us in the 26-27 New 4-H year this coming October!

07/20/2026

Congratulations to our royalty!

Congratulations to our 4-H Royalty winners, who were crowned last Tuesday afternoon at the Fashion R***e. 👸🤴👑

Queen Lauren Benfer
Princess Gracie Speltz
Prince Jaxson Stapp

Congratulations! We will see you our Royalty Monday in the parade. You can also catch them at our livestock shows throughout this week!

07/07/2026

🍓🌱 Berry Botany Workshop 🌱🍓
Join us for Berry Botany, a hands-on workshop all about strawberries! Participants will explore the fascinating life cycle of a strawberry plant, from seed to fruit, while learning about plant growth, the parts of a strawberry plant, and how strawberries develop throughout the growing season.
📅 Thursday, July 16
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 City Hall, Clifton KS
💲 Cost: $10 per person

06/30/2026

🧵 Ready to stitch, create, and take home something you'll be proud of?

Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing adventure where creativity comes to life! Whether you've never touched a sewing machine or you're ready to sharpen your skills, this workshop is the perfect place to learn, create, and build confidence.

Participants will discover the basics of sewing while making their very own custom pillowcase to take home! Along the way, they'll learn how to safely operate a sewing machine, thread the machine, sew straight seams, pin fabric, measure and cut accurately, and gain the foundational skills needed for future sewing projects.

No experience? No problem! Our instructors will guide participants every step of the way in a welcoming, encouraging environment. By the end of the workshop, they'll leave with a finished project, new skills, and the confidence to keep creating!

🧵 Quilting Basics: Sewing Workshop

📅 Date: Monday, July 13
👧🧒 Ages: 7–18 years

Workshop Times:

Ages 7–10: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Ages 11–18: 1:30–3:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Belleville 4-H Building (901 O Street)
💲 Cost: FREE

Register today!
Scan the QR code or sign up online:
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v8l0ru9rO4uY5M

Questions?

Macy Hynek
📞 785-527-5084
✉️ [email protected]

Marissa Hurst
📞 785-243-8185
✉️ [email protected]

06/15/2026

🍪Sweet Skills: Cookie Decorating! 🍪

Join the River Valley District for a fun-filled Cookie Decorating Workshop where participants will learn decorating techniques and leave with beautifully decorated cookies—and new skills to use at home!

📅 July 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Clyde Senior Center
303 Washington Street, Clyde, KS

🍪 Space is limited, so be sure to register early! Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and registration details.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_er1J6MWjrX7YwIe

06/05/2026

🐝🌱 Busy Bee Plant Workshop 🌱🐝

Join the Youth Enrichment Program interns for a fun and hands-on Busy Bee Plant Workshop! Participants will explore the world of plants and pollinators while learning basic gardening skills and creating something green to take home.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 4-H Building, Belleville
👧🧒 Ages 10 and up

Whether you're just getting started with plants or already enjoy gardening, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn, create, and grow alongside friends this summer. We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

We have exciting news!

Fair Entry is Open!

Nothing says Fair Time is near like entering those projects in to Fair Entry!

You should have received a copy of a Fair Book and Step by Step Instructions for how to navigate Fair Entry in your Fair Packet One. If you have not received this packet yet, please reach out to your local Extension Office.

05/13/2026

Way to go!

04/27/2026

The May 1st Project Add-Drop Deadline is quickly approaching!

Be sure to sit down with your 4-H'ers to review their Project List in 4-H Online to make sure their list of projects is what they want.

Remember it is better to have the project in your list and not exhibit something than to not have it in your list and want to exhibit something. There is no penalty if you do not exhibit one of your Projects from your list at the County Fair.

If you need assistance with logging into 4-H Online please reach out to your local Extension Office. We are happy to help!

After May 1st Project Lists cannot be changed in 4-H Online.