Join faculty, staff and medical students from the UVM Larner College of Medicine and UVM Extension 4-H for a series of interactive workshops promoting practical health and wellness knowledge for your own life and to share with your community. For youth in grades 8th-12th. Free program, but registration is required.

Please register for the program here: https://go.uvm.edu/heroes2.

Dates and topics include:
Thursday, 9/19, 5:00- 7:00 pm Healthcare and Healthy Living: Careers in Healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles
Saturday, 10/5, 12:00-2:00 pm Prevention Strategies: What you can do to enhance personal and community health
Thursday, 10/17, 5:00-7:00 pm What is Mental Health and why is it important for overall health?

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.

• Download the event flyer (PDF)

Join us this school year for science cafés on topics selected by your peers for their dynamic interest. Engage in hands-on learning from scientists, engineers, and technology experts as you explore different pathways in these fields. Dates are on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm on UVM campus and include 9/21, 10/19, 11/9, 12/7, 1/11, 2/15, 3/22, 4/12 and 5/10. Free program, but registration is required. Please register online (topics for some are still TBD). Pizza and soft drinks provided. Run by the Teen Science Ambassadors for youth in grades 7-12. To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you. Contact Margaret Coan at Margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

APPLY NOW to become a SCIENCE AMBASSADOR! Application deadline is Sept. 10. Read more about the Science Ambassador program.

Held at 281 Old Bradley Road, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Register with Holly Ferris (Holly.Ferris@uvm.edu) by Friday, Sept. 20.  Download the program flyer.

When registering, please make sure you have already completed the online course at 4-hshootingsportscollege.com. The cost of the online portion is $20. Online course certificates must be received by Holly (either emailed or printed) by Saturday, September 28. In order to complete the training, you must attend BOTH training dates in addition to completing the online course.

This instructor training is ONLY for approved and existing 4-H volunteers.

• All equipment will be provided.
• Please bring a brown bag lunch, snacks and drinks.
• $10 will cover the cost of the Muzzleloader Leader’s Manual. Please bring payment on September 28.
• Participants are responsible for their own food and accommodations.
• Check-in time for this training is 9:00 a.m.

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Holly Ferris at 802-656-7562 or Holly.Ferris@uvm.edu by Friday, September 6, 2024 so we may assist you. Contact Holly with questions.

1002 Johnie Brook Road, Richmond, VT 05477 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Download the Sheep Day (PDF) flyer.

This event is for 4-H members ages 8 to 18 as of January 1, 2025, and also for community members. Register by Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by calling Hestholl Icelandics at 802-999-7982 or emailing hestholl4@gmail.com. To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Wendy Sorrell at 802-656-7641 or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edy by Friday, October 4, 2024 so we may assist you.

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. Check-in
3:30 p.m. Sheep Day ends

This year’s Sheep Day begins at 11:30 a.m. when we get the barn prepared for the shearer to arrive. Everyone needs to disinfect boots and shoes as they come in and wash their hands with soap and hot water. Fred (the shearer) will arrive around noon. The rams will be shorn first, and younger children can watch from outside the pen. We will also trim the sheep’s hooves while they are shorn.

Then the real fun begins!

Each ewe will be caught from the pen and put on a halter. She must be placed on a stand, hooves trimmed, FAMACHA scored, and body condition scored. She will be shorn and her wool must be carefully bagged with a tag with her name and the date put in the bag. Careful records must be kept of all of these steps and the shearing “table” must be swept off to get ready for the next sheep.  There will be something for everyone to do! We also like to have “before” and “after” pictures of each sheep. So, if there are any photographers, that can be your job! Everyone should get a chance to learn something at each station, even if you are not able to handle the sheep.

Program notes:

• Wear washable boots and eat lunch before you get there as it will be busy.
• Please check in and disinfect when you arrive. It’s recommended that you also disinfect before you leave, especially if you have animals at home.
• Parking is limited, so please park at the bottom of the driveway or at the Park-and-Ride (2 miles away) and carpool up the driveway.

The UVM STEM Ambassadors present unique hands-on STEM activities in this engaging morning of STEM learning. For youth in grades 2nd-9th. To be held Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on UVM campus. Free event but registration is required and will open in mid September. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

Join 4-H and Vermont teens interested in developing their leadership skills in a fun-filled weekend at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. November 15-17. Come together with your peers to hone communication, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Bring what you learn back to your school and community to make a difference in the areas you are most passionate about. This weekend-long workshop will focus on hands-on learning through fun activities, skill-building games, action-planning, and meeting other teens from around the state. Fee for attendance (tbd), with meals and lodging included. Open to youth in grades 8 to 12 grades. Registration and more information will be available mid-Sept. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

This day-long event, sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund, is an annual event for youth in middle school through high school to learn about engineering, build skills, and network with engineering students, professors, and professionals in the field. This hallmark event of UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) and Vermont 4-H will happen on Saturday, February 22 at the University of Vermont.

The day includes a morning of networking, discovery and learning through the Engineering Scavenger Hunt, as youth visit exhibits by local businesses, organizations, and student groups. Each table will display, or have interactive exhibits, showcasing the varied types of engineering and career pathways. The afternoon is packed with an array of workshops featuring hands-on learning and exploration, including robots! Lunch will be provided. Registration and more information will be available in early January.

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu before Friday, January 31, 2025 so we may assist you. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.