When paying for 4-H events checks need to be made out to: University of Maryland
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UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
2024 Howard County Residential Camp We are very happy to announce we will be holding Howard County 4-H Residential Camp June 16-22, 2024 at Western Maryland 4-H Education Camping Center. Residential Camp is a one-week program, located in beautiful Garrett County Maryland, at the 1,100 acre Western Maryland 4-H Education Center. Our program and facilities is ACA accredited camp. We will hold camp in 2024 from Sunday, June 16 - Saturday, June 22. All youth, ages eight (as of January 1, 2024) through 14, are welcome to apply. Camper fee is $600.00 for the week. Camper activities include arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming, hiking, archery, sports, ropes course, riflery, campfires, and talent show, all in a natural outdoor setting. Parents and campers are required to attend the upcoming orientation being held in Thursday May 23, 2024 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Registration forms are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep in mind 4-H members will received preferred status prior until Monday, April 15. After that date, it will be open to all youth (ages 8-14) and placement will continue until spaces are filled. TRY NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE; SPACE GOES FAST! Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. For more information, please contact Chris Rein at 410-313-1915 or by email at Crein@umd.edu. |
2023 Essay Question: Describe the benefit of participating in 4-H to an elected official and why they should support the 4-H Program. 2024 Essay Question: How has your involvement in 4-H changed your life? |
2024 Special Awards: We are looking for your support. We have special awards for the 2024 Howard County Fair in need of sponsorship. Since we had no awards last year we may have a number of awards that become available. Please check availability often. |