Saginaw County 4-H

11/04/2025

Youth Needed - 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Board
The MI 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Board currently has two vacancies for youth representatives. We have created an application for youth who are interested in this opportunity. Please carefully read the details below about eligibility for this opportunity, as well as the information at the start of the survey about duties and requirements. We are asking that interested youth complete this application by December 5th so that the board can review applications at our December meeting. The individual selected for these positions will complete the current term, ending 8/31/2026.

To be eligible for this opportunity, youth must be 4-H age 14 or older and currently enrolled in a 4-H club with participation in at least one of the shooting sports disciplines. Youth applicants will be selected based on their applications by the current MI 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Board and MSU Extension staff member responsible for the 4-H Shooting Sports program. These youth representatives will have voting rights.

The application can be completed at this link:

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11/03/2025

4-H Volunteers Needed - Instructors and Free Time Activity Session Leaders 4-H Exploration Days 2026!

Michigan State University Extension 4-H Exploration Days https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_exploration_days/ is a pre-college program for more than 1000 youth (ages 12-19 years old) from across the state of Michigan.

The 2026 event is set for June 24-26, 2026, on the campus of Michigan State University.

Share your passion and knowledge with youth!

Sessions are hands-on and immersive programs that engage youth in a variety of topics. Check out last years Activity Guide for sessions that were offered 2025 4-H Exploration Days Activity Guidehttps://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_exploration_days/uploads/files/2025-EXD-AG_2LG_2025_FinalAA.pdf to help you get started with ideas!

Free time activities are drop-in choices for youth. It’s a great space for games, running a league/tournament, doing a community service activity, craft, or interactive experience like fitness, performing, water games, etc.

Session proposal requests are now open until December 1, 2026

Sessions take place on:
• Thursday, June 25 from 8:30am-11:30am (3 hour session- Session A)
• Thursday, June 25 from 1:30pm-4:30pm (3 hour session- Session B)
• Thursday, June 25 from 8:30am-11:30am AND 1:30pm-4:30pm (6 hour session- Session C)
• Friday, June 26 from 8:30am-11:00am (2 1/2 hour session-Session D)

Please use this link to complete the survey for each session (or free time activity) you wish to have considered: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YMOMflHOovHIhw

11/01/2025

The November Saginaw 4-H Newsletter is now available at
https://conta.cc/47jbuYt

Check it out for the latest 4-H programs and events you won't want to miss!

11/01/2025

Navigating Tough Talks isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone!
Join us for Conflict Resolution & Civil Discourse on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. EST.
✨ Learn how to:
• Handle disagreements with patience & empathy
• Communicate with confidence & respect
• Find common ground in tough conversations
👉 Register here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-toughtalks

10/29/2025

Join us for the next Saginaw 4-H Council meeting on November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center (3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734)

All Saginaw 4-H members, volunteers, and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Snacks provided.

Use your talents to help the Saginaw 4-H Council plan educational and recognition events for the year.

We hope to see you there!

10/27/2025

4-H Adventure Camp Needs Volunteers!! Help Make a Difference – Volunteer at Our Overnight Summer Camp!

Saginaw and Bay 4-H are heading back to camp this, Summer for our third year!
Save the date – for 4-H Adventure Camp from June 18-20, 2026 at Camp Neyati just outside of Clare, MI.

Are you ready for an adventure?
Camp activities will include swimming, boating, fishing, biking, archery, arts and crafts, games, campfires, hiking, bouldering, and so much more!

Camp could not happen without 4-H volunteers, and we need your help!

No prior camp experience is necessary—just a willingness to support youth and have fun!

Sign up to volunteer at https://forms.gle/g6ZjGFg17Rcy4Ajy8

Busy schedule, you can help at camp for a few hours, for a day, or more. There are many different ways you can volunteer at camp, some are listed below.
• Chaperone (day or night or both)
• Archery instructor
• Boating/waterfront supervision
• Arts and crafts/sewing
• Model Rockets
• Fishing/Hiking/Biking
• Cooking classes
• Leading camp games and challenges
• Cook assistant
• General help
• Tye Dye T-shirt classes
• More!

Interested in volunteering at camp for a few hours, for a day, or more?

Fill out the volunteer interest form at https://forms.gle/g6ZjGFg17Rcy4Ajy8

You can also contact [email protected] (Saginaw 4-H) to learn how you can help support this camp experience for 4-H youth!

10/23/2025

Save the Date
4-H Adventure Camp 2026
✨ Don’t miss out on the BEST week of summer!

🕶️ Get ready for:
Campfires 🔥 | Canoeing 🚣 | Friendship 💚 | Adventure 🌟

Saginaw and Bay 4-H are heading back to camp this, Summer! Are you ready for an adventure? Camp activities will include swimming, boating, fishing, biking, archery, arts and crafts, games, campfires, hiking, bouldering, and so much more!

Save the date – for 4-H Adventure Camp from June 18-20, 2026 at Camp Neyati, outside of Clare, MI.
• Registration will open in March of 2026.
• Camp is open to youth ages 9-14 (as of January 1st).
• Teen counselors – teens ages 15-19 may sign up to help at camp!

More info & registration coming soon — stay tuned! 📢

Volunteers Needed!

4-H volunteers are needed! Interested in helping at camp for a few hours, for a day, or more? Fill out the volunteer interest form at https://forms.gle/g6ZjGFg17Rcy4Ajy8

You can also contact [email protected] (Saginaw 4-H) to learn how you can help support this camp experience for 4-H youth.

10/23/2025

Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will explore the unexpected world of working with wildlife in the armed forces. Join us on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 at 6:30pm EST for “Wildfire, Wildlife, and Warriors: Science Where You Least Expect It” You will meet Michele Richards, Natural Resources and Wildland Fire Program Manager with the MI Army National Guard. You’ll learn about her work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free virtual series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST. Pre-registration is required: https://events.anr.msu.edu/WildSpartansSeriesFall2025Spring2026/

10/17/2025

Want to up your archery game? Join the Straight N Arrow 4-H Club!

The club will focus on archery basics, safety, and advanced techniques. Club meetings and activities will take place in the Chesaning area. Great for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills.

Interested in learning more about club meeting dates, times, and locations? Contact the Club leaders Ryan Cragg [email protected] at or Jalinda Cragg at [email protected] for more details.

Learn about joining Saginaw 4-H at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/join-saginaw-county-4-h

10/15/2025

Join the Thrillifying 4-H For Good Challenge! A simple act of kindness can spark a ripple of good—and you can be the spark!

Beginning on October 9 and leading up to the release of Wicked: For Good on November 21, we’re celebrating the power of young people and communities everywhere to make a difference by putting their heart and hands together to create a wave of kindness.

Just like Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked: For Good, your choices can change the world. This challenge is open to everyone—youth, families, schools, workplaces, and community groups—and it’s your chance to show how one good deed can inspire another.

Why Wicked: For Good? The upcoming film Wicked: For Good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, explores themes of kindness empowerment, and personal growth—values that align perfectly with the 4-H spirit and resonate with people everywhere.

How to Get Involved?
Join the “For Good Challenge” with Wicked: For Good and 4-H and be part of a movement to create a kinder world in your school, workplace, or community.

How to join the Challenge:
1. Do Something Good Big or small, every act counts! Help out, give back, or simply show someone you care.
2. Share Your Heart Hands 🫶 Snap a pic of your heart hands and write a short post about your good deed.
3. Post It Online Use the hashtag and tag 4-H
4. Challenge Your Crew Tag 4 friends and invite them to keep the good growing

Now it’s your turn. Whether it’s a kind note, helping a neighbor, or brightening someone’s day. Your good deed matters. From October 9 through November 21, join the Challenge. Do a good deed, snap a pic, and share your story with . Tag and 4 friends to spread kindness.

10/14/2025

Do you like dogs? Interested in learning how to train your dog? Come and have some fun while learning about dog agility, obedience, and showmanship! This club hosts workouts, games, dog demonstrations, team shows, and more! Join the Pawsome Pups 4-H Club today! The club is open to youth ages 5-19. No dog experience necessary. Don’t have a dog? No problem! Dogs are available for youth to learn from.

The Club meets in Chesaning. Contact the Club Leaders for meeting schedules and information. Laura at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected] or email [email protected] at the Saginaw 4-H office. 4-H membership is FREE!

10/14/2025

Session proposals are currently being sought for the second annual 4-H Spark and Share Summit, a dynamic one-day workshop set to take place on March 7th, 2026, in Frankenmuth.

This engaging event aims to unite MSU Extension Staff, 4-H volunteers, and teen leaders, from across the state, fostering collaboration and innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and explore their interests in a variety of hands-on activities designed to ignite creativity and enthusiasm.

Would you be willing to teach a session on one of these topics?:
Foods: Canning, Fruit Leather, Jerky, Spices, Cultural dishes
Backyard Gardening
Healthy Living
Animal/Livestock Nutrition
Beekeeping
Entomology
Robotics
Woodworking
Collections
Public Speaking
Bicycle Repair
ATV Safety
Performing Arts
Careers in Tourism
Genealogy
Meat Science
Environmental Science
A topic of your choice!

The summit, hosted by the Southeast Region of MAE4-HYS, encourages contributions from all participants, making it a platform for knowledge exchange and community building. By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, the summit promises to cultivate new passions and strengthen the 4-H community statewide. If you have an idea or activity that you believe can inspire others, don't miss the chance to submit your proposal and be part of this exciting event!

Please consider teaching a session and submit your proposal by October 19th at https://tinyurl.com/4Hleadermeet.