Scott County 4-H

04/27/2026

Reminder to register by April 30!

LQA&E training is required for all 4-H state fair livestock exhibitors. Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics training helps youth provide excellent care for their food animals and ensure a high level of food safety to consumers. Training good for 3 years.
Visit https://z.umn.edu/Carver-ScottLQAE for all information and to register by April 30.

04/16/2026

Join us for the Carver & Scott County 4-H Teen Lock-in hosted by our joint County Ambassador program on Friday, May 22 from 4:45-8:45 p.m. at the Safari Island Community Center in Waconia, MN. This is a fun social event for our older youth where they will get a chance to connect with one another, enjoy the swimming pool, contribute to a community service project, eat yummy food and make memories to last a lifetime! The event is FREE and open to all Carver and Scott County youth in 6th grade and above (must be enrolled). RSVP by Tuesday, May 19!
https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-teen-lock-carver-and-scott-counties

04/16/2026

MN 4-H is creating a space where leaders can grow! The Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota 4-H are partnering on a $35 Million campaign to renovate the State Fair 4-H Building and expand the statewide 4-H program. Learn more and help us transform the State Fair 4-H Building at https://www.4hbuilding.org/

04/08/2026

Central Region Poultry Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 at the Carver County Public Works Building, Cologne, MN

With a mix of lecture and audience participation, attendees will learn showmanship tips and what to expect during the judging process from Mike Kutzke and Aaron Marquette will present the basics of poultry judging, carcasses, eggs and laying hens, in 4-H. This workshop will cover pigeons/doves, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Birds will be provided.
For more information and to register visit https://z.umn.edu/CentralPoultryWorkshop26
@ Minnesota 4-H

02/23/2026

Discover 4-H: A Hands-On Series for Homeschool Families is designed to introduce homeschool families to the 4-H program and all it has to offer. The sessions are offered as stand-alone events, and families are welcome to attend one or both sessions based on interest and availability. During each session, youth will participate in engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and show how 4-H learning happens through doing.
Please share with your homeschool friends ❤️😊🍀
➡️ Learn more and RSVP today!
z.umn.edu/HomeschoolDiscover4-H

02/04/2026

Ready, set, SEW! Learn the basics—and sew much more—at the Carver & Scott County 4-H Sew Much More Sewing Camp! This two-day, hands-on sewing adventure is designed for all skill levels and open to youth in grades 3-13. Whether you’re threading a needle for the first time or ready to level up your skills, you’ll work alongside experienced adult project leaders to create fun, functional projects you’ll be proud to take home. Learn more and register at z.umn.edu/CarverScottSewingCamp

01/02/2026

4-H Alumni & Friend of 4-H Awards: Time to Nominate!
Do you have an outstanding 4-H supporter that you feel deserves recognition for their contributions to the Scott County 4-H program or a 4-H Alumni that has contributed their time or talents to our 4-H program? This is the perfect opportunity to honor local 4-H supporters & alumni!
Please complete the nomination form by February 15!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqJO4k85vJw_UvaKsy0B6t-Tptrch_mP6PJes5LyZwa73TNQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108092015719808577870

12/31/2025

We welcome you to join us for the first 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife (SS&W) program night of the season on Thursday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the SCALE Regional Training Facility in Jordan.

At this event we will be introducing new/interested families to the SS&W program by going over the basics of what we offer. Youth will rotate through different stations and adults will have the opportunity to complete registration paperwork and get answers to questions they may have.

Interested in joining the SS&W program? Contact us at [email protected]
Learn more by checking out our info packet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t4dYDKppwxdLqqNv_S2cTCrmTUsOkEE-yyu15NJ7YI0/edit?usp=sharing

12/31/2025

Go behind the curtain at the Ordway!
Join us for 4-H Backstage Pass: Ordway Edition — an exclusive tour where you’ll explore the theatre, meet the pros, and discover careers that bring the stage to life.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Cost $25 for grades 6–12
Details: z.umn.edu/4HBackstage


Image alt text: Image of a backstage pass with "4-H BACKSTAGE PASS: Ordway Edition" text, glowing lights in the background, and logos for Ordway and University of Minnesota Extension.

12/31/2025

Learn more and register today: z.umn.edu/4-HBLU

🌸 Bloom into Leadership: Help Your Teen Grow with BLU! 🌟

This winter, give your youth in grades 6 and up the ultimate experience—BLU: Building Leadership & Understanding!

BLU isn’t just a workshop—it’s an adventure in confidence, teamwork, and making lifelong friends. 💚

✅ Hands-on leadership activities
✅ Inspiring speakers
✅ A chance to lead, learn, and laugh!

📍 Five locations across Minnesota:
🌲 Jan. 31–Feb. 1 – Long Lake Conservation Center, Palisade
🏕️ Feb. 7–8 – Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls
🌎 Feb. 7–8 – Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji
🤝 Feb. 21–22 – Camp Friendship, Annandale
🎓 Feb. 28 – Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall (Single-day event)

✨ Four overnight experiences + one single-day option!

👉Spots fill fast—don’t let your teen miss out! Learn more and register today: z.umn.edu/4-HBLU