Kay County 4-H

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

05/30/2026

Check out our Kay County 4‑H June Newsletter for all the important dates, opportunities, and reminders coming up this month!
🏕️ Summer Camp
📚 Record Books Due
🐄 Livestock Judging Contest
⭐ NEW: State Livestock Skill-a-thon
📢 Important July 1 deadlines
There are so many great opportunities for our 4‑H members to get involved, learn, and grow this summer!
👉 Be sure to read through the flyer and mark your calendars so you don’t miss anything!
If you have any questions or need help getting signed up, feel free to reach out to the Extension Office—we’re happy to help!

05/29/2026

The Kay County Extension Office is pleased to announce that we will serve as a summer meal distribution site this summer for youth in Kay County. This is the first time the Kay County Extension Office has undertaken this important initiative, helping address food insecurity in our community through the Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service Program.

The Newkirk area is one of the underserved areas within Kay County, and we are thankful for the opportunity to help increase access to food resources for local families during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.

The need is significant in Oklahoma:
• Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the nation.
• 1 in 6 Oklahoma adults and seniors are food insecure.
• 1 in 4 Oklahoma children experience food insecurity.

Weekly food boxes will include 5 shelf-stable breakfasts and 5 lunches for each child ages 1–18.

We are grateful for the partnerships and support that make this outreach possible as we work together to support children and families in Kay County.

05/20/2026

🍀 4-H Update 🍀

Just a few quick reminders as we head into a busy season!

• Round Up registration packets are due this Friday.
• Record Books are due to the office on June 1st.

Make sure to get everything turned in on time! Let us know if you have any questions.

Send a message to learn more

05/12/2026

111 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson changed the face of rural America signing the Smith-Lever Act. Today, his impact is felt in every community in every state and territory. Happy Birthday, Extension!

05/05/2026

📣 4‑H District Contest Days – Register Now! 📣

June 10–12 | Mayes County Fairgrounds

District Contest Days are coming up, and many contests are open to all 4‑H members! Some contests are for county winners only—Cupcake Wars and Food Showdown winners, please check your email and let MacKinzie know if you can attend.

✅ Online registration for individual contests is due May 8
🔗 Register here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/44245

Parents/youth will register for individual contests, and MacKinzie will register team contests. Please let her know what you sign up for or if you have questions.

We’re excited to see our 4‑H’ers represent Kay County! 🍀

05/01/2026

⏰ Reminder: 4‑H Summer Camp Registration Due TODAY! ⏰
Don’t miss out on the 2026 Kay–Grant–Noble County 4‑H Summer Camp! 🌲🔥
📍 Lew Wentz Campground | Ponca City
📅 June 2–4, 2026
🎉 Theme: Wild About 4‑H!
💲 Cost: $95
📝 Registration & payment are due TODAY (May 1) and must be turned in to the Kay County OSU Extension Office. A current health form is also required.
This is going to be a fun, memorable camp experience full of activities, friendships, and 4‑H spirit—you won’t want your camper to miss it!
📩 Need a registration form or have questions? Just reach out!
Please note: camp fees are non‑refundable.

04/29/2026

The Kay County 4-H Cupcake Wars was a sweet success! 🧁💚

We had an incredible turnout of Kay County 4-H’ers, with a great mix of first-time participants and seasoned teams bringing their A-game. Judges were truly wowed by the creativity, both in the beautifully designed table settings and the impressive finished cupcake displays!

From our youngest members to our most experienced, the level of talent and imagination on display was outstanding. Each team worked together under pressure, with just 30 minutes on the clock and no help from the cheering crowd or parents. Their teamwork, time management, and creativity really shined!

Judges were also impressed by the confidence our youth showed during their oral presentations. Teams did an excellent job discussing safety and cleanliness, explaining each member’s contribution, and describing their tablescape with poise and knowledge.

What a fun and exciting way to build skills, confidence, and teamwork—way to go, Kay County 4-H! 🍀

04/26/2026

Today the Kay County 4H Livestock Judging Teams competed in the State Livestock Judging Contest at Stillwater. We are proud of this young team and how they have performed this year. They should have a bright future. Results are in:

*Jr Team: *

Reserve Champions

*Jr Individuals*

Tristan Hobaugh
Overall - 7th

Charli Evans
Overall - 11th

Avery Choate
Overall - 12th

*Sr Team*

4th - Overall
3rd - Cattle

*Sr Individuals*

Jessica Hobaugh
Sheep/Goats - 10th

Congratulations to everyone Oklahoma 4H proud!🍀

Pictured:
Charli Evans (Ponca City), C**t Whetstone (Tonkawa), Jessica Hobaugh (Newkirk), Levi Kubik (Newkirk), Avery Choate (Newkirk), Cashlynn Smith (Newkirk) & Tristan Hobaugh (Peckham)

Thank Gayle Hobaugh for the post and pic!