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We believe in all young people’s potential; developing young people who are empowered, confident, hard-working, determined, responsible and compassionate—seeing a world beyond themselves so that they have the life-long skills to succeed in college and career, ensuring access and equity for all, the power of America’s leading public universities, the practice of positive youth development by creating positive learning experiences, caring and trusted adult mentors who cultivate positive relationships with youth, creating safe, diverse and inclusive environments, and meeting young people wherever they are.
4-H is a national organization delivered by Cooperative Extension–a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country.
The Nebraska 4-H mission is to provide Nebraska youth with positive youth development opportunities that prepare them to become healthy, capable, and ready to engage in school, work, and life.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a strong interest in protecting the safety of youth in all University-sponsored programs and events, including those offered by Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development. Therefore, in 2022, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln implemented a Youth Activity Safety Policy in order to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable activity program experience for all participants. This policy provides minimum specific guidelines for activities sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The University reserves the right to discontinue an activity if it is found to be in violation of these policies.
2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
| June 1 | All Breeding animals, stockers, swine, sheep, goat, and fiber animal ID Sheets due |
| June 1 | All county horse show ID Sheets (and breed registration papers copy if applicable) |
| June 1 | All dog and cat vaccination records due |
| June 1 | All rabbit ID Sheets due |
| June 15 | Final date for 4-H enrollment (v2.4honline.com). This makes you an official 4-H member in the state of Nebraska and allows you to be covered under 4-H insurance. |
| June 15 | ALL Nebraska State Fair livestock DNA packets and on-line nominations (https://showstockmgr.com/) due |
| July 1 | YQCA certificates due, email to abrown132@unl.edu or bring to office |
| July 1 | Certified Pure Bred Registration Papers due for ALL swine showing in the pure-bred division at fair (if you miss this deadline, you will be put into the crossbred division) |
| July 1 | All required horse levels due for the Scotts Bluff County Fair Horse Show |
| July 8 | Fashion Show Scripts Due. Enter information online at https://forms.gle/JktwykqxKBy6Navo9 |
| July 1-10 | Scotts Bluff County Fair Entry Deadline (This is when you tell us what entries/animals you are bringing to fair. You MUST complete this if you plan on exhibiting at fair. This is NOT what you would have completed for 4-H enrollment when you listed potential projects) |
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TO HELP YOU!
Remember, we at the Nebraska Extension Office are here to help you. If you ever have any questions about your projects or deadlines, please contact us at 308-632-1480.
Pre & Post Fair Events
LOGN Camp
Leadership Opportunities for Growth in Nebraska 4-H
For youth in grades 5th-7th 2025-2026 school year.
Participants will attend camp at the YMCA Trails West Camp in Scottsbluff, NE June 30th-July 1st. The cost of the camp is $80.
Scholarships may be available.
Deadline to register is June 1st, register at https://go.unl.edu/logn26.
Activities include:
- Team Games
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sevice Learning Project
- Leadership Skills
- Creating Memories
- and More
Contact Jana at 308-632-1480 for more information.
Youth Walk & Talk
Join us on a hike up the Scotts Bluff National Monument where we can observe everything nature has to offer!
Wednesday, July 1st, 9-11 a.m.
Please send your child with sunscreen, bug spray, water, along with anything they might need if the they have allergies. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking,
Children in 4th-7th grade are welcome to participate. Please RSVP through https://go.unl.edu/naturewalk
Deadline to register is June 29th.
Junior Leader Club Meetings
The new Jr. Leader Club will meet:
| February 19 | April 14 | June 9 |
| March 17 | May 5 | July 14 |
All meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Monument Room at the Panhandle Research Extension & Education Center (PREEC).
For more information, contact Audra at 308-632-1484 or abrown132@unl.edu.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.
Cardboard Gadgets & Creative Contraptions Workshop
Engineering Explorers
Do you like inventing, designing, and creating?! Join us for this Engineering Explorers 2-day workshop!
- Ages: 8-12 years old
- Time: June 16 1:00-4:00pm and June 17 8:00am-noon
- Location: Lied Scottsbluff Public Library
- Cost: $10 (includes all supplies)
- Register at https://go.unl.edu/4hengineer
Head Static Superintendent Search
Volunteer Needed!
Contact Laurie Zitterkopf with questions 308-765-2105.
- Organize behind the scenes
- In charge of awards
- Static Entry check-in day
- Set up displays
- Provide list of judges/helpers for Entry Day and Clothing Day
- Run Static Committee meetings
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Training
This training is required for all 4-H members who exhibit beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, and poultry at the Scotts Bluff County Fair.
YQCA Certificated are due to the Extension Office by July 1st!
Scotts Bluff County Farm Bureau has made a donation for coupon codes for the training fee. Call the Extension Office at 308-632-1480 to receive codes.
More information is available at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/scottsbluff/scotts-bluff-county-4-h/youth-quality-care-animals-training/.