4-H Volunteer Training Workshops
September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 Kettunen Center and Kellogg Biological Station
Support for the science literacy focus offered during the 2012-2013 4-H workshop season is provided by a grant to the Michigan 4-H Foundation from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation.
Below you will find a link to the instructions for registration in the new Michigan 4-H Event Registration System. As descriptions are built into the new system, the URL for registration will also become available on this page. There will be a unique URL for each workshop. Also, included is the Medical/Media Release form required for all workshop participants.
*This workshop will take place at Kettunen Center.
+This workshop will take place at Kellogg Biological Station.
Michigan State University Extension Participant Age Policy
All state 4-H volunteer training coordinated by state 4-H staff falls into one of the formats listed below:
- Adult and Teen Volunteer Training – Open to adult and teen volunteer leaders ages 13 and up.
- Adult-Only Volunteer Training – Open to adult volunteer leaders ages 19 and up.
- Learning Lab Training – Open to kids in a specific age group who will work on project-related tasks while adults and teens ages 14 and up learn to work with the younger kids.
- Content-Specific Training – Open to young people and adults in project areas with age limits for safety reasons (such as shooting sports, limited to 4-H’ers ages 16 and up) or subject matter (such as Peer Plus, limited to 4-H’ers ages 14 and up).
- Family Weekend Workshops – Open to families with children ages 5 to 12.
- Youth Training – Open to 4-H youth of a specified age range only (such as the 4-H Teen Horse Volunteer Leader Conference). The only adults allowed to register for these workshops are accompanying chaperones.
The workshop format will be set by the state 4-H programming committee and the state 4-H staff members who coordinate the training sessions held at Kettunen Center, Kellogg Biological Station and other Michigan sites. Use a 4-H member’s age by January 1 of the current program year (that is, January 1, 2013) to decide whether he or she is eligible to attend a particular workshop.
Workshop Descriptions
4-H Visual Arts & Crafts Workshop
Workshop 100
September 15-16, 2012 – Kettunen Center
Teens, aged 13 by January 1, 2013, and adults will be energized at this workshop with loads of new ideas for working with youth in arts and crafts projects. Participants will also discover how youth can acquire leadership skills through the arts. Arts and crafts taught include: Bling Jewelry; Pysanky: Traditional Polish Egg Art; Gourd Art; Table Top Mosaics; Basketry; Paper Crafting: Jewelry, Memory Books and More; Packaging, Bow Making & Presenting Your Art; World Arts Jeopardy; Photographing People Like a Pro; Photography for the Non-Photographer; Leaf Casting; Home Décor Through Recycled Materials; Hula Hoop T-Shirt Rugs; Marketing Your Talent Online; Rock Painting; Artist Trading Cards; and Keep Them in Stitches: Knitting, Leadership & Community Service. Real Colors: Real Leadership is the workshop opening. Evening activities, especially for teens, include Diversity Through Dance and 30 Kids: 31 Legs activity. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/30/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) Instructor Update
Workshop 101
October 20-21, 2012 – Kellogg Biological Station
This conference provides continuing education for current 4-H PEP Program certified instructors. Attendance is required at either the Fall 11 or Fall 12 Instructor Update to maintain 4-H PEP Program instructor status in 2013. The program is also open to PATH (formerly NARHA) certified instructors and those interested in therapeutic riding. Sessions include topics related to instructing therapeutic riding, working with youth with special needs and horse management and care. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/87/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. This workshop is presented with support from the Jack and Betty Barnes Tribute Fund and the James H. and Dorothy A. Anderson Fund.
4-H Clothing & Textiles Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Workshop 102
October 20-21, 2012 – Kettunen Center
Explore new project ideas and skills to use in your 4-H clothing and textiles program. Sessions tentatively scheduled include beginning and advanced sewing skills, sewing machine maintenance, several quilting classes, projects for 5-8 year old youth, fashion illustration and design, buymanship, community service, knitting and more. Open to new and experienced adult and teen volunteers ages 13 and up. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/88/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Goat Teen Leader and Adult Volunteer Workshop
Workshop 103
November 9-11, 2012 - Kettunen Center
This workshop is for adult leaders and teen leaders (13 years as of January 1, 2013 and older). Staff is also welcome. The workshop will cover several goat related topics such as nutrition, care and management, show techniques, and careers. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/145/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Teen Horse Leaders Conference
Workshop 104
November 16-18, 2012 – Kettunen Center
This workshop is designed for teen leaders (ages 14-19 only) who are involved with county 4-H Horse programs. Topics include updates on current subject matter in the horse area and information to assist leaders in youth development, leadership skills for youth, youth activities, and opportunities beyond a county program. Interaction with leaders from different counties is encouraged, for exchanging of ideas and programs and meeting other volunteers in the same interest area. Participants are expected to share the information and experiences gained at this conference with fellow 4-Hers in their counties. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/197/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Poultry Teen Leader and Adult Volunteer Workshop
Workshop 105
December 1-2, 2012 2012 – Kettunen Center
This workshop if for adult leaders and teen leaders (13 years as of January 1, 2013 and older). Staff is also welcome. The workshop will cover several poultry related topics such as nutrition, care and management, show techniques, and careers. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/249/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Support for this workshop is provided by donors to the Howard Zindel Memorial Fund.
4-H Horse Judges & Show Managers Conference
Workshop 106
January 4-6, 2013 – Kettunen Center
This conference provides continuing education opportunities for current Michigan 4-H Horse Regular & Conditional judges, Extension staff, 4-H Horse Judges Advisory Committee members, State 4-H Horse Show committee members, horse superintendents/representatives from all Michigan counties and open horse show managers. Participation can improve cooperation between show managers and judges, increase the quality of horse show management techniques, and allow the learning of creative and innovative methods for making horse shows more educational for youth. The conference provides judges with updates in riding styles, class scoring, breed differences in events, and techniques to be better communicators with management and youth exhibitors. Adults (non-4-H eligible) only. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/268/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference
Workshop 107
January 19-20, 2013
This powerful 2013 conference brings teens, age 13 and up, from across the state to learn youth leadership and civic engagement skills. Adult volunteers are welcome, too. Following are quotes from the 2012 conference participants: “I can be a greater [teen] leader and organize events to help my community.” “I learned how my community service can help prepare me for my future.” “Leadership can be easy and fun.” “4-H gets to travel around the world to help people who have little.” “The discussions about service learning and helping my community will help me.” “I will be a more effective leader in my county groups.” To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/269/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Support for this workshop is provided by the Sandra Clarkson Stuckman 4-H Endowment.
4-H Lock in Your Potential: Teen Team Building and Self-Discovery - CANCELLED
Workshop 108
4-H Volunteer Academy - CANCELLED
Workshop 109
4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Workshop 110
February 22-23, 2013 – Kettunen Center
Explore animal systems and learn about animal health for a broad array of animal species. Come prepared to learn from others, share information and experiences, ask questions and quiz veterinarians about their skills. You will also participate in hands-on demonstrations that will teach you how to help members recognize healthy, sick, or injured animals. Meet other youth that have developed outstanding veterinary science projects and gain ideas to help others start their own vet science projects. Open to adult and teen volunteers ages 13 (as of January 1, 2013) and older. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/402/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Teen & Adult Volunteer Workshop
Workshop 111
February 23-24, 2013 – Kettunen Center
If you are interested in beef, sheep or swine projects, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn about animal health, management, care and nutrition. In addition, you can sharpen your livestock judging and evaluation skills. By sharing ideas and interacting with others, you’ll find ways to improve your county 4-H livestock program. The workshop will also offer ways to enhance your communications and teaching skills, and learn about the many opportunities available for those interested in the beef, sheep and swine industries. Open to adult and teen volunteers ages 13 (as of January 1, 2013) and up. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/403/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Support for this workshop is provided by the Michigan Pork Producers Association.
4-H Recreational Leadership Workshop
Workshop 112
March 1-3, 2013
This workshop is for 4-H adult leaders and teen leaders (13 years and older) interested in Recreational Leadership, infusing fun into their clubs, serving as camp counselors and who are willing to share the information and experiences gained at the conference with others in their counties. MSU Extension staff is also welcome. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/477/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop - CANCELLED
Workshop 113
4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education/Plant Science and Entomology Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop - CANCELLED
Workshop 114
Build Your Future: 4-H Entrepreneurship and Career Connections
Workshop 115
April 13-14, 2013 - Kettunen Center
4-H has a unique opportunity to prepare our youth for a changing future. Teens 12 (by January 1, 2013) and older and adult volunteers will participate in hands-on experience that will build 4-Hers’ futures through connecting 4-H experiences and projects to potential careers while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit! Topics will include money-making, break-even analysis, target marketing, choosing the career that best fits you, how to turn your passion into profits, and using social media for advertising and networking. This workshop is appropriate for teens and adults in all project areas. Utilize this opportunity to gain skills and ideas to take home to your community and enhance your current projects! To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/579/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Extension offices—use this marketing flyer to help get the word out.
Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
Workshop 116
April 19-21, 2013 – Kettunen Center
If you’d like to know more about the dairy industry, sign up to attend this conference. You’ll learn about dairy management topics including dairy cattle nutrition, health, reproduction and cattle evaluation. Practice for state dairy management contests such as the skillathon and quiz bowls that will focus on dairy cattle health. You’ll also tour area farms. Open to youth ages 13 to 19 as of January 1, 2013. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/675/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Support for this workshop is provided by The American Dairy Association of Michigan and The Michigan Milk Producers Association and The Land O’ Lakes Foundation.
4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training Workshop
Workshop 117
April 26-28, 2013 – Kettunen Center
This workshop offers a variety of training sessions including rifle, shotgun, archery and hunting and wildlife, which are partial fulfillment of the requirements to be a MI 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. Join us and see all that the 4-H Shooting Sports program has to offer! Learn how we foster positive youth development through the shooting sports, and try techniques that effectively help youth learn safe and proper use of guns and archery equipment. You do NOT need to retake the training unless you’ve been inactive for more than 3 years or your certification has lapsed. Open to new and veteran adult volunteers and youth ages 16 (as of January 1, 2013) and up. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/645/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. Support for this workshop is provided by The Hal and Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation, the Michigan Chapter of The National Wild Turkey Federation, and The Federal Cartridge Company.
4-H Mentoring Weekend
Workshop 118
July 19-21, 2013 - Kettunen Center
4-H Mentoring Weekend is a 3-day workshop for adults and youth 11 years (as of January 1, 2013) and older who are matches for 3 months or more in a mentoring program through 4-H and other youth mentoring organizations. Mentoring program staff are also welcome to attend. The weekend offers activities to mentoring matches with a focus on science, outdoor education, healthy living, and meaningful service in order to strengthen the mentoring relationship. Mentors are also provided with structured training that aims to build the mentoring relationship. Please visit this site often for future updates.
For More Information or to Register for a 4-H Workshop
For more information or to register for a 4-H workshop, contact your county MSU Extension office. You do not necessarily need to be a registered 4-H volunteer or member in order to attend. Check with your county MSU Extension 4-H staff for workshop availability.
Michigan 4-H Staff only:
- The Michigan State University Extension 4-H Workshop Registration System web site provides additional workshop details and online registration.
The Best Training . . . and a Real Bargain!
Each year since 1961, thousands of Michigan 4-H volunteers and older teens, Extension staff members and resource persons have attended Michigan 4-H’s skill-building workshops. Most are conducted at Kettunen Center, the Michigan 4-H Foundation’s full-service conference center near Tustin.Take a closer look at 4-H Kettunen Center and all it has to offer. View the Kettunen Center conference video. (30MB, Windows Media Player). Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Michigan 4-H Foundation is able to offer weekend 4-H workshops at bargain prices. The result? High-quality workshops at a greatly reduced cost for 4-H participants or county 4-H organizations (which may subsidize the attendance of qualified local 4-H participants).
You’re Invited to Help Support 4-H Volunteer Training
Workshop participants are invited to become Michigan 4-H Foundation donors. In that way, you can join many other 4-H families who “give back” to help Michigan 4-H Youth Development bring educational activities and unique opportunities to others. To find out how to donate to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, visit the Foundation online at mi4hfdtn.org/givenow.html or call them at 517-353-6692.
Dynamite Reasons to Attend State 4-H Weekend Training Workshops
Just a few of the many reasons people give for the value they’ve found in attending these workshops follow.
- 4-H volunteer and teen participants receive a professionally conducted training experience, guided by experts from Michigan State University Extension and many other organizations.
- Participants learn practical skills to increase their employability.
- People become energized and inspired to teach and advise children in their home communities.
- Good ideas in one county are transformed into good ideas in other counties.
- Volunteers and teens have the opportunity to help create new statewide programs, thereby spreading educational opportunities to many children.
- These workshops add quality and consistency to 4-H programs across Michigan’s diverse communities.
- Wow! The accommodations include modern buildings, quality food service, and acres of forest, waterfront and wetlands.
- Interested donors pay most of the cost for the best training anywhere!
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:
4-H Youth Development
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 517-432-7575
