RCE New Jersey 4-H

10/16/2026

🎉 We’re an Anthem Awards Finalist!

We’re excited to share that our partnership with Google.org, Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth for the Age of AI has been named a finalist in the 2026 Anthem Awards!

This work is helping young people build the skills and confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-powered world, and now we need your support to help it receive an Anthem Community Voice Award!

🍀 Cast your vote by October 29: Vote for Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth for the Age of AI

The Anthem Awards

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10/16/2026

🌟 Calling all future leaders and changemakers!

Are you ready to build your leadership skills, make new connections, and give back to your community? Join Rutgers 4-H Teens as Teachers – Fall 2026!

This exciting program gives youth in grades 8–13 the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills while making a real difference in their communities!

Here's what to look forward to:
- One-Night Leadership Camp:
Build connections, learn new skills, and prepare to take on real-world challenges.
- Community Projects:
Put your ideas into action by teaching workshops or leading community service projects with support from 4-H leaders.
- Earn $100 upon successful completion of the program!

📅 Camp Date: November 21, 2026
📍 Location: Stillwater Township, Sussex County
💲 Camp Cost: $30 (scholarships available!)
⏰ Registration & Payment Deadline: October 30, 2026

🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y59EaDapPu

Questions? Contact Ianto Porter at [email protected] or 908-788-1348.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow as a leader, inspire others, and make an impact!

10/16/2026

‼Free Community Event, hosted in East Newark, NJ!

🗓Tuesday | November 10 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Make toys & meet live animals! 🍀

Sign up here ➡ https://go.rutgers.edu/animalenrichment

10/16/2026

Next Sunday - mark your calendars now!

Here ye! Here ye! Join Somerset County 4-H Anime & Manga Club as they host the second annual 4-H Medieval Jubilee at the Ted Blum 4-H Center in Bridgewater, NJ on October 25th, from 10am - 5pm. Don't miss the fairy house or archery contest!
For more information: https://4histops.org/events/4h-medieval-jubilee26
🌼Artisans’ Market, Food, Demos, Games, Interactive Activities, Silent Auction & More Medieval Fun!
🍗Come in costume!
🐄Open to all ages!

October 25 10 AM to 5 PM Admission is $10; Children 5 years old and under are FREE. Here ye! Here ye! Join Somerset County 4-H Anime & Manga Club as they host the second annual 4-H Medieval Jubilee at the Ted Blum 4-H Center in Bridgewater, NJ. Artisans’ Market, Food, Demos, Games, I

10/15/2026

Podcast · Kelly Dziak and Laura Bovitz · This podcast examines the fun, but sometimes confusing, role of the 4-H volunteer. Each episode will explore a specific aspect or challenge volunteers face and offer best practices to improve the experience. Join your hosts, Kelly and Laura, as they discuss...

10/14/2026

‼️ Only a few spots left ‼️

Join us for the next Rutgers 4-H Teen Cafe - for youth in grades 9-12!

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm, at the Rutgers - New Brunswick Cook Campus Greenhouse

Just in time for Halloween! Journey through the magical world of plants with Dr. Harna Patel, Associate Director of the Plant Science Undergraduate Program. Step into the Mad Botanist’s Greenhouse/Lab for an immersive tour and magical experiments including:

🌿 The Enchanted Greenhouse: Take a tour of the teaching greenhouse and “teleport” between the rainforest, desert and other climates to explore the marvelous herbs, flowers, cacti, carnivorous plants and more!

🫧The Witch’s Cauldron: Watch raw botanicals bubble in the "cauldron" and transform into pure, potent essential oil.

☕️Trick or Tea? Brew a botanical potion that changes color right before your eyes! Learn the science behind the change in color.

🪻The Phantom Scent: Unmasking the Mystery Aromas: Smell the various potions and guess the mystery aroma along with the fantastic flora they come from.

Free - Limit 25 participants. Includes pizza lunch with Dr. Patel.

Register for the Teen Cafe here:

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Rutgers 4-H Teen Cafe - The Mad Botanist & The Magic of Plants! There are two steps:Complete this registration page.Fill out parental permission forms for attendance at the program. Please note:This event is catered to students Grades 9-12 only...

10/14/2026

🌎 Calling all future leaders, diplomats, and changemakers!

Ready to make your voice heard and take on real-world challenges? Join our 4-H Model United Nations (Beginner Level) program!

Youth will have the opportunity to represent different countries, explore global issues, build confidence in public speaking, and work together to find solutions!

📚 Open to: Grades 6th–8th
Zoom Meetings: Mondays at 7 PM (Nov. 16–Jan. 11)
In-Person Program: January 18, 2027 (Location TBA)
Cost: $40 (includes lunch and polo)
📅 Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026

🔗 Register today: https://go.rutgers.edu/uk58bekj

Questions?
Contact Kendrin Dyitt at [email protected]

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, lead, and make a difference!

10/12/2026

Join us for the next Rutgers 4-H Teen Cafe - for youth in grades 9-12!

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm, at the Rutgers - New Brunswick Cook Campus Greenhouse

Just in time for Halloween! Journey through the magical world of plants with Dr. Harna Patel, Associate Director of the Plant Science Undergraduate Program. Step into the Mad Botanist’s Greenhouse/Lab for an immersive tour and magical experiments including:

🌿 The Enchanted Greenhouse: Take a tour of the teaching greenhouse and “teleport” between the rainforest, desert and other climates to explore the marvelous herbs, flowers, cacti, carnivorous plants and more!

🫧The Witch’s Cauldron: Watch raw botanicals bubble in the "cauldron" and transform into pure, potent essential oil.

☕️Trick or Tea? Brew a botanical potion that changes color right before your eyes! Learn the science behind the change in color.

🪻The Phantom Scent: Unmasking the Mystery Aromas: Smell the various potions and guess the mystery aroma along with the fantastic flora they come from.

Free - Limit 25 participants. Includes pizza lunch with Dr. Patel.

Register for the Teen Cafe here: https://go.rutgers.edu/swyeutvx