{"id":47244,"date":"2026-05-06T13:38:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?p=47244"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:38:33","slug":"may-2026-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/2026\/05\/06\/may-2026-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2026 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\">4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club\">4-H Club Happenings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\">Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H<\/h3>\n<p><b>May 14:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Agriculture 101 with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>May 18:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maker Monday #7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>May 20:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fun with 4-H<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 1:30-2:30 PM, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>May 21: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CC 4-H Leaders &amp; Volunteers Meeting, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online &amp; Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>May 31:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Spring into Summerfest at Pineland Farms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fryeburg Fair Market Lamb<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/fryeburg-fair-market-lamb-intent\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> due<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 6:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/programs\/cumberland-county-4-h\/june-jamboree\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Visit the Cumberland County 4-H Calendar to View All Upcoming Events <\/span><\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Approvals<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anyone wishing to show animals at any 4-H shows\/events at fairs this year must have a valid Animal Approval Form. All forms must be filled out, signed by the club leader (on the line directly after the last animal listed), and signed and embossed by the county office. 4-Hers will receive a signed and embossed copy in the mail within approximately two weeks of the form being received in our office. The sooner they arrive, the sooner you will have them back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please pay special attention to the second side of the form, which lists the proper identification needed for each species of animal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is very important that this information, along with a signed lease form for any animal that you lease, is sent with your animal approval form. Forms will not be signed if there are leased animals on the form and no lease form, or if there is no extra identification for species of animals that need it. Please also note that each animal may only be leased by one 4-Her and listed on only one 4-Her\u2019s animal approval form. The only exception is that one horse may be leased by two 4-H members and listed on two 4-Her\u2019s animal approval forms. A maximum of 20 animals per species that require an animal approval form may be leased by a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note if you would like your Animal Approvals back to you in order to participate in some of the earlier fairs, please get them to me sooner rather than later. This allows time for review, processing, &amp; return mailing. Please plan accordingly!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forms can be found online on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/resources\/forms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Volunteer Resources \u2013 Forms page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions or would like blank forms sent to you please email Allison at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call at 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriculture 101 with 4-H<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursdays, May 14th, and July 16th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Time: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3:30-4:30 PM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Ages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5-10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Room at Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd., Cape Elizabeth, ME<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is required for this free program; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000005Gtgn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register here for Gardening 101<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAKER MONDAY 2025-2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Monday, May 18th- Gardening, June 22nd- Ice Cream<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4:30-5:30 PM<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003apFB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for Maker Monday<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.581.8370.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FUN WITH 4-H<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesdays, May 20th, June 17th<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:30-2:30 PM<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-3rd<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham, ME<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No registration necessary to participate in this drop-in program<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.581.8370.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Leaders Association Meeting \u2013 May 21, 2026\u00a0 7:00PM<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00p.m. in-person at the Gorham Public Works Building (80 Huston Road, Gorham) These meetings are a chance to meet volunteers, and to offer input on 4-H programming in Cumberland County! All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you would like the Zoom link please email Allison at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Leaders Association will be voting on a change to the bylaws at the May Meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By Laws Article VII Section III- Awards Committee Representation. \u201cMembers of the committee may serve two consecutive terms and then must wait one year before reappointment.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spring into Summerfest at Pineland Farms<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cumberland County 4-H has been invited to collaborate with Pineland Farms for a new community event, a Spring Festival! The event will focus on fiber, flowers, and animals (especially baby animals). The goal is to share your knowledge with people visiting the farm and raise awareness about agriculture, nature, and the 4-H program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Date: May 31st (severe weather rain date June 7th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time: 10am-4pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Location: Pineland Farms Valley Farm, New Gloucester, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fryeburg Market Lamb Intent Forms Due June 5, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs are now available\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/fryeburg-fair-market-lamb-intent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0Market Lambs\u00a0must be owned and in possession\u00a0of 4-H\u2019er by June 1, 2026, and must be a castrated male. In order to be eligible for participation,\u00a04-H members must meet the following requirements: Send\u00a0Intent to Sell Form, original bill of sale\/value of lamb statement, and\u00a0 pictures of your animal (front and side view) to your county office by June 5th.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list \u201cFryeburg Sale\u201d as the show class.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional requirements as well as the fillable online form can be found online on our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fryeburg Fair information page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971; or email at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or the State 4-H Office at 207.581.3877.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree is scheduled for June 6th from 10am-4pm at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. York County 4-H will be joining us this year, and we have planned some exciting new things!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You do not need to be a livestock exhibitor to participate in the June Jamboree! We will have other activities, including the UMaine Touch Tank, activity passport, and a 4-H photo booth available for everyone to enjoy. Youth are encouraged to be audience members &#8211; go see your friends strut their stuff at the York County Fashion Revue or exhibit their animals at a livestock show.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since June Jamboree this year has been combined with another county. We would like all youth to register ahead of time, so we can make sure we have enough materials for activities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/DXajDxpjLpsz2tS96\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration for June Jamboree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Registration will close on May 29th!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full details of the event can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/activities\/june-jamboree\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Working Steer Tryout Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The show season is fast approaching! Working steer ESE intent forms (due May 1st), volunteer interest forms, team member guidelines, and apprentice guidelines are all available one at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The dates for team tryouts are listed below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ESE Working Steer Tryouts:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 14, 2026 at\u00a0Windsor\u00a0Fairgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 11, 2026,\u00a0Ossipee Valley Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 13, 2026, Skowhegan Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 207.592.3320 or Sadee Mehuren at email\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 207.342.5971<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club Happenings<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here! Just email <\/b><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><b>allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/b><\/a><b> by the 28th of each month with information about your club meetings, events, or fundraisers. Pictures are always a plus!<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2026 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s that time of year again \u2013 the 4-H Summer Learning Series is coming right along, and registration will open for enrolled Maine 4-H members on May 22, and for the general public on June 5, 2026.\u00a0 Workshops will cover all different topics \u2013 favorites like Adulting 101 and Dissect and Detect, as well as loads of new areas: Intro to Game Lab, Mission to Mars, Science, and Art! Workshops will run from July 6 \u2013 August 7, 2026.\u00a0 Find out more on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Summer Learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hey there! Do you have a child or grandchild born in Maine on or after January 1, 2013? Guess what? They&#8217;ve got something special called a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myalfondgrant.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$500 Alfond Grant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> waiting for them! (The Grant was also available on a more limited basis from 2008 to 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant is a jumpstart for a child\u2019s education after high school. By the time they graduate high school, their Alfond Grant could be worth up to $2,000!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The great part is that the Alfond Grant can be used for all sorts of education, such as college, trade school, or even certificates. And it can be used in Maine as well as outside the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curious to know more? Check out<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myalfondgrant.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> www.MyAlfondGrant.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get all the details. This grant is just the beginning of exciting possibilities for your child&#8217;s future education!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Science Challenge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H Foundation is offering a challenge to 4-H animal science committees and programs. The Foundation will match up to $3,000 per committee to support animal science programs and educational programs. A 1 to 1 match will be made for current and past donors, and 1:2 matches for new donors. Questions can be asked by contacting Susan Jennings at 207.615.7300, or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:maine4hfoundation@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine4hfoundation@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Opportunity!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H members now have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their skills at The Big E&#8217;s first 4-H Rabbit &amp; Poultry Show! Open to youth ages 12 and above, this event is a great way to learn new skills, compete in regional 4-H shows, and connect with others who share an interest in rabbits and poultry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants can look forward to a variety of engaging activities, including breed shows, showmanship competitions, agility contests, and more. Whether you\u2019re experienced or just getting started, this event offers something for everyone. Interested in participating or learning more? Be sure to complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/poultry-and-rabbit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">interest form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971 or\u00a0at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NELE- Youth Livestock Opportunity for 4-H Members!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join the Northeast Youth Livestock Expo (NELE) for a weekend of\u00a0youth livestock education at the Windsor Fairgrounds on May 16th and 17th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday is packed with interactive events, including a boer goat show, working steer demonstration, and beef judging clinic. After lunch, Dr. Colt Knight brings an engaging and entertaining look at the history of pork and where various cuts come from. Saturday afternoon offers three hands-on learning paths: cattle artificial insemination training led by Dr. Colt W. Knight, public speaking seminar and contest led by John Brubaker, and a sales talk seminar and contest led by Sydney Wilson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday continues with species-focused learning, featuring dairy and sheep clinics led by experienced industry leaders Elizabeth Menard, Sarah, and Alyssa Rowe. The weekend wraps up with live equipment and handling demonstrations from the Maine Sheep Breeders Association and ArrowQuip Equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re looking to improve your show skills, gain industry knowledge, or try something new, NELE offers something for every level of experience. For more information or to register visit\u00a0the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/event\/northeast-livestock-expo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NELE Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 For details concerning the event, please reach out to the Northeast Youth Livestock Expo at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:mainelivestockexpo@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mainelivestockexpo@gmail.com\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or visit our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NELEMaine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hancock County June Jamboree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/jamboree\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0is back for another exciting weekend, and you\u2019re invited! The 2026 June Jamboree will be held on June 12-13 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds in Hancock County. 4-Hers can plan to camp with us on the fairgrounds on the 12th, and wake ready to participate in fun-filled workshops and activities on the 13th!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workshops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0will include hands-on crafts, engineering, and animal science. The \u201cAnytime Science\u201d and \u201cAnytime Craft\u201d tables will run between workshops all day on Saturday, June 13 \u2013 be sure to stop by to explore! Registration will open to enrolled 4-H members on May 11th. Workshops are first-come, first-served, so don\u2019t delay! The public may begin registering on May 18th. Registration closes June 6th, so don&#8217;t forget to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMASS Vet Science Academy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Massachusetts 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students, ages 13 to 18, interested in veterinary science as a potential career to the UMASS Hadley Farm. There will be two sessions to choose from: Session 1 will be Saturday, June 13th and 14th. Session 2 will be June 15th and 16th.\u00a0Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get tons of hands-on animal experience. Youth will be staying overnight in a UMASS dorm!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/explorevetsci1.4honline.com\/#\/public\/ins_v\/evt_3d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Session One<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/explorevetsci2.4honline.com\/#\/public\/ins_v\/evt_3e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Session Two<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are not a MA 4-Her, you will need to create a profile. Please select \u201cstate office\u201d as your county. Registration will stay open until all slots are filled. 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Please email Andrew at\u00a0email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:asamuelson@umass.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">asamuelson@umass.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s Time to Think About Summer Camp!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking to take your Maine 4-H Experience to a new level? Check out the summer programs at your UMaine 4-H Camps! Opportunities for living in community, making new friends, building a sense of belonging, and honing your skills in a whole variety of program options such as, outdoor skills, shooting sports, STEM, creative arts, ecology, gardening, team work, and teen leadership. Each camp has scholarship opportunities to off-set tuition costs AND your County 4-H Programs have scholarships to attend camp too. One to three-week sessions available in both day and overnight settings. We hope to see you there!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/blueberry-cove-tenants-harbor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blueberry Cove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Tenants Harbor in Knox County. Dates: June 21-August 14, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bryant Pond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Bryant Pond in Oxford County. Dates: June 21-August 14, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/greenland-point\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greenland Point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Princeton in Washington County. Dates: June 28-July 31, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/tanglewood-lincolnville\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Lincolnville in Waldo County. Dates: June 21-August 21, 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bryant Pond and Greenland Point contact, Bethany: 207.665.2068<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove contact, Emma: 207.789.5868<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early College Outdoor Intensives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UMaine 4-H Camps and Learning Centers at Tanglewood and Greenland Point are each offering Early College programs in conjunction with the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning. KPE 265 is a 3-credit course focused on skills in outdoor recreation.\u00a0This is an introductory course in outdoor and adventure activities, forming the foundation of an outdoor leadership education. The course focuses primarily on participation in four different activity categories: canoeing; bouldering and climbing; hiking and orienteering; and challenge course.\u00a0KPE 207 is a 1-credit course where participants\u00a0become certified\u00a0in wilderness first aid (WFA) and CPR.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration:\u00a0Participants must complete enrollment with the University of Maine Early College Program. Once that is completed we will send you an invitation to enroll for the Tanglewood portion of the program.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine tuition for this course is free for Maine high school students (public school &amp; homeschoolers). Tuition for out-of-state students and Maine private school students is $149 for 2026 per credit for a total fee of $596 for 2026.\u00a0(Please note there is an overnight fee for this course for all participants).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overnight fees:\u00a0$900, including all housing, meals, and certification fees, scholarships available.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: July 19 \u2013 31, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages: 15 \u2013 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/tanglewood-lincolnville\/leadership-programs\/early-college-outdoor-intensive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information and registration links.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Tanglewood at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> directly with any questions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greenland Point<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: August 2 &#8211; 12, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages: 16 \u2013 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/greenland-point\/summer-camp\/early-college-outdoor-intensive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greenland Point website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information and registration links.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Greenland Point at email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.greenlandpoint@maine.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> directly with any questions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAY 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Showcase YOUR Sense of Belonging!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Okay, Maine 4-H volunteers, tell us what YOU do with your club or group members to create a sense of belonging. It can be an example that includes youth, families, and new participants. Fill out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/GVokrc1VCwLXRzQS6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sense of Belonging Entry Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0to highlight one example of how you and\/or your 4-H youth create a sense of belonging in your club! Your name will be entered into a drawing for some cool 4-H swag! YOU MAKE a difference! Tell us how you do it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4-H Volunteer Huddle:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us for the last \u201cgather and learn session\u201d in this year\u2019s series. We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, we\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note: The Zoom link and password will be emailed to all enrolled 4-H volunteers, or you can email Tara Wood at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:tara.a.wood@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0to request it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DID you MARK YOUR CALENDAR?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H Volunteer Summit is going to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Maine Arts Academy in Augusta! More details to come in the upcoming months,\u00a04-H volunteers from across the state will enjoy engaging workshops, opportunities to build meaningful connections, and gain fresh ideas to enhance their impact in 4-H programs. Lunch will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With fair season just around the corner, it\u2019s not too early to help your 4-H youth start to think about good sportsmanship! What is it? And how do you demonstrate it? Check out this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/4_h_sportsmanship_activity_sportsmanship_what_is_it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Michigan 4-H Life Skills Activity: Sportsmanship: What is it?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some additional variations of the activity to try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Ball Toss-\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose some of the qualities listed in the activity and write them in different sections of a beach ball. 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