Annual Activities
There are several activities that take place every year. The club, Kings County and Nova Scotia
4-H level activities calendar has been moved to the homepage. Click on the button below "Top Breaking News Items". A general description of the activities can be found below. Project specific schedules can be found under the specific 4-H Projects and Leaders Tab if one is available.
There are several activities that take place every year. The club, Kings County and Nova Scotia
4-H level activities calendar has been moved to the homepage. Click on the button below "Top Breaking News Items". A general description of the activities can be found below. Project specific schedules can be found under the specific 4-H Projects and Leaders Tab if one is available.
Description of the Annual Activities
Public Speaking
Each 4-H member has to deliver a speech or a demonstration during the January/February/March timeframe during one of the monthly meetings. A club sample demo can be found on Youtube. Click the link for demonstrations and speeches score sheets . Many
grand-parents come to these monthly meetings just to watch the grand-kids
perform. The schedule is advertised during the previous monthly meeting (see the schedule on the Monthly Meeting tab. The members with the best speeches or demonstrations can compete at the next level of competition (called County Rally) normally held in April. Anyone can go to County Rally to listen to the competitors and learn something new. Winners at County Rally go to Regional Rally approximately two weeks later. Winners then go to 4-H Weekend. The 4H website describes in detail how to achieve a great speech or demonstration.
grand-parents come to these monthly meetings just to watch the grand-kids
perform. The schedule is advertised during the previous monthly meeting (see the schedule on the Monthly Meeting tab. The members with the best speeches or demonstrations can compete at the next level of competition (called County Rally) normally held in April. Anyone can go to County Rally to listen to the competitors and learn something new. Winners at County Rally go to Regional Rally approximately two weeks later. Winners then go to 4-H Weekend. The 4H website describes in detail how to achieve a great speech or demonstration.
Woodsmen Team Competition
The Woodsmen competition is an activity open to any 4-H members. A team of five competes in various wood cutting events, a water boiling event and a back tank race. The county level competition is usually held in April. The provincial competition is normally in May. More information to follow.
Judging
4-H members learn to judge during the completion of their projects. Around May of every year, Kings County 4-H organises an event called Judging Days where each 4-H member will demonstrate how they judge 4 items related to all their projects. The 4-H website provides information about judging.
Tug-of-War Team Competition
This is an activity open to any 4-H members. More information to follow.
Achievement Days
During the early part of August, the Kings county 4-H clubs get together for the
Kings County Joint Achievement Day. Many projects such as cake decorating and crafts are brought to be judged. There are several competition held during Achievement Days such as cake decorating and rabbits. Winners compete at the Provincial Show in late September.
Kings County Joint Achievement Day. Many projects such as cake decorating and crafts are brought to be judged. There are several competition held during Achievement Days such as cake decorating and rabbits. Winners compete at the Provincial Show in late September.
Provincial Show
Normally held at the end of September. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Award Night
Sometime in September a potluck supper and awards night is held
to recognize the achievements of our members throughout the year. Parents,
guardians and grand-parents are welcome to attend.
to recognize the achievements of our members throughout the year. Parents,
guardians and grand-parents are welcome to attend.