Local 4-H Events and Activities

Each year Wicomico County 4-H holds a few special events bringing 4-Her's and the community together from across the state. Typically these events are held in or around the Salisbury area and are open to 4-Hers and the public. Below are highlights from recent events, next time you should join us. (Dates and costs are estimates and may changes year to year)

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Teen Lock-In

Held in January. Teens come together at the Salisbury YMCA for an overnight filled with team building activities, movies, crafts, games, swimming, dancing, music and more.

Winterfare & Operation Snowflake

Held in February. This event is for all 4-Hers.

The Clovers (5-7 yr olds) can participate in a workshop called Operation Snowflake. This event is themed differently each year and allows the kids to view demonstrations, play games, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Cost $15.

Winterfare is and all day workshop open to kids 8 and older. The day is broken down into sessions, each session offers many classes to choose from. Each class is designed to be interactive and hands on, as well as, offer educational and fun demonstrations. Classes may include wood working, paper airplanes, dog care, horse care, scrapbooking, cooking, arts and crafts and more. Cost $?

Holiday Workshop

Held in December. This event gets 4-Her's and parents in the holiday spirit. Each child makes an real evergreen wreath, this is a favorite amongst the kids and makes a beautiful decoration. Holiday music fills the air as the kids work on holiday crafts, bake cookies and candies, and make new friends. Cost varies.

Children's Farm Tour

The Children's Farm Tour continues to be a very popular field trip for kindergarden and first grade students during May each year. The 4-H Children's Farm Tour is a collaborative effort. Wicomico Cooperative Extension provides overall leadership and organization. Our hosts, The Blan Harcum Family, provide the facility; Wicomico County Farm Bureau donates half of the milk and other financial support; Land O'Lakes donates half of the milk and Mid-Atlantic Milk Marketing Association provides coloring books and cow erasers for the children. Other supporters of the tour are Rewastico Ruritan Club, Perdue Farms, Wicomico County Health Department, Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, Rockawalkin Ruritan Club, Farmers & Planters, Wicomico Farm & Home Show, and the Sharptown Lions Club. Cost: FREE

Summer Adventures

4-Hers spent their summer exploring their natural surroundings at the Pemberton Historical Park and the Salisbury City Park. Heritage skills were taught at the Mardela one-room schoolhouse. There is also a three day creative arts adventure at the Elks and an overnight camping adventure. Cost Varies

School Enrichment Programs

Community and project clubs are the best-known part of 4-H, but school enrichment programs have the largest participation. With busier lifestyles and fewer adults willing or able to serve as volunteer club leaders, school clubs provide a 4-H experience that might otherwise be unavailable to many children. The program is primarily designed for 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade students. Cost Free or small fee.

For more information, contact Amy Rhodes

Last updated: 09/10/2009