Human Development

GENERAL RULES

Southern Plains Extension Unit County Fairs

ALL DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED.

      The shows and events of the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fairs will be under the direction of the designated Extension staff and superintendents. The Extension staff and superintendents will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, the exhibitor should discuss it with the Extension staff and the superintendent within one hour after the show.  If an agreement cannot be reached, then the exhibitor and/or the Extension staff and superintendent should request a grievance committee meeting. Grievance must be submitted in writing. The grievance committee will consist of two 4‑H Council members, two Fairboard members and one neutral superintendent. The decision reached by this committee is final. 

Rules: 

1. Eligibility Requirements- Competition in the county 4‑H Fair is open to youth who are enrolled in Nuckolls or Thayer County 4‑H projects in which he/she is exhibiting. The youth must be 8 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year and under the age of 19 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. CloverKid members are 5-7 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year.

2.  Pre-Entry- Pre-entries are required for ALL fair exhibits.

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES:

Nuckolls – Paper Entries Only – July 11^th - 4:00 PM

Thayer – Online Entries Only- July 17^{th –} Midnight 

        Absolutely NO late entries accepted!

*Subject to the 4‑H Council policy committee.

3. Number of Entries Allowed.

    Nuckolls County ONLY- Unlimited entries per class numbermay be made per exhibitor with the exception of a limit of two entries per class in Horticulture. 

    Thayer County ONLY- Limit of two entries per class.

    See General Animal Rules for livestock entries.

4. Entry Tags- Exhibits other than livestock contest must have entry tags attached to the exhibit at the time of entry. Tags are printed through your local Extension office.

5. Exhibits Released-See fair schedule. All fair exhibits are expected to be at the fair during scheduled times. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4‑H council livestock committee. In case of emergencies, contact the office staff. The Extension staff is not responsible for items left at the fairgrounds after scheduled times.

6. Exhibit Space- Space will be assigned by the department superintendent(s). All possible care will be used to prevent loss or injury to articles or animals exhibited, but fair management will in no way be responsible should loss or injury occur. 

7. Disclaimer of Responsibility- All persons participating in the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fairs, either as exhibitors or as spectators, agree to make no claim against said Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair Association/Board, its officers, employees, volunteers, or any other exhibitors for any loss or damage to persons or property in connection with the activities of the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair and said participants agree to hold said Association and persons harmless from any such claims. Individuals will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the Fair Association will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Exhibitors are responsible for the health of their animals.

8. Ribbons & Premiums Awarded- All exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit. 

Purple…………… Excellent             Blue……………………...…Good

Red……………….Fair                     White………Needs Improvement          Rainbow……..Non-Competition

Equal exhibits will be given ribbons of the same color in each class. Only worthy exhibits will be awarded ribbons and/or premium money. Trophies/banners/medals will only be awarded to purple & blue-ribbon exhibits. NO red or white ribbon entries will earn trophies. Unused trophies will be recycled.  In case there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, they will be prorated and paid accordingly. 

9. State Fair Eligibility-An exhibitor must be a 4‑H member enrolled in the county which she/he represents and must be 8 years old by January 1, with the exception of program specific age requirements for Shooting Sports and First Lego League. 

10. State Fair Exhibits- The Extension staff deliver many exhibits to the State Fair as a courtesy to exhibitors. However, exhibitors may be asked to arrange transportation of some articles that are large or heavy.

11.  State Fair Rules will apply when County Fair Rules are not adequate.  In case the general rules conflict with department rules, the department rules govern.                      

12. Interview Judging- Clothing Judging- See interview information involving Clothing and Fashion included with the Clothing & Fashion show rules. Static Exhibit-Interview judging is encouraged but not required for all other static exhibits. 4‑Hers can interview once per project for a total of 5 interviews. Sign up for interview judging will occur at exhibit check in, in each of the project areas. Interviews will be scheduled according to the project and class. If the 4‑Her can’t make a certain time, we will try to work with them, but we cannot guarantee that they will get to interview with all the projects they want.   

13. Exhibits entered by 4‑H members with special needs will be marked for the judge’s information only. Families will provide this information.

14. Identification- In addition to entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name, item’s department, division, and class should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.

15. Scoresheets- Scoresheets used for classes in divisions are listed by the corresponding division or class. PLEASE NOTE: County Fair scoresheets are denoted with CF numbers whereas State Fair scoresheets are denoted with SF numbers. Many county classes will use state fair scoresheets. For example: Heritage scoresheets begin with letters SF therefore will be found on the scoresheet website listed above. If any entire division uses the same scoresheet, the scoresheet number will be listed under the division title.

16.* Classes- All classes with a star (*) after the class number are not eligible for state fair competition.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Unlimited entries per class number may be made per exhibitor.

Premium Code: STATIC ITEMS

      The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development, and character development. 

      Exhibitors in the Human Development project area will be asked to focus on designing toys/games/activities that meet the different needs of children. 

      Categories are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska which identify the important areas in which our children should grow and develop. Use the Nebraska Department of Education website and the resources around the Early Learning Guideline to help understand the six areas and the skills children need to develop to create your exhibit, in conjunction with your project manual.

      Information sheets for Classes 1-6 & Class 8: Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet. (Data Tag or answer the questions below).

Information sheets for Classes 1-6 should include:

1. Where did I get the idea for this exhibit? 
2. What decisions did I make to be sure the exhibit is safe for child to use?
3. What age is this toy, game, or activity appropriate for and why?  (Infant, Birth-18 months; Toddlers, 18 months- 3 years; Pre-schoolers, 3-5 years or Middle Childhood, 6-9 years.)  4-H’ers must give at least 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals.)
4. How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?

Information sheet for Class 8 should include:

1.   State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.
2. What are children this age like? Give two examples o show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age.
3. What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit?
4. Which item(s) were made by the 4-H member. 4-H member should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. (It is highly suggested that an inventory list of items in the kit be included).

Toy, game, or activity made for a selected and identified age group. The intent is for the toy/game/activity to teach the child in the developmental area related to each class. For example: a game that is developed to help youth learn language and literacy skills would be an exhibit for Class 2. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes 1-6.

Dept C  Division 200

Classes:

1    Social Emotional Development- Scoresheet SF30

2    Language and Literacy Development- Scoresheet: SF30

3    Science- Scoresheet: SF30

4    Health and Physical Development- Scoresheet: SF30

5    Math- Scoresheet SF30

6    Creative Arts- Scoresheet SF30

7    Activity with A Younger Child- Scoresheet: SF115- Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H member working with a child ages 0 to 8 years. May show making something with the child, or childcare or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. The size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so 4-H member can be in the photos. 4-H member must make scrapbook or poster. No information sheet needed for this class/exhibit. No information sheet needed for Class 7.

8    Babysitting Kit- Scoresheet: SF85- Purpose of the kit is for the 4-H member to take with them when they baby-sit in someone else’s home. Do not make kit for combination of ages or for your own family to use. 4-H member MUST make one or more items in the kit, but purchased additional items are also allowed. A list of items in the kit is suggested to be included. Display in a box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12”x15”x10”. All items in the kit must be safe for a child to handle. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all for several items. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing. 

The information sheet for class 8 should include: 1) State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.  2) What are children this age like?  Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age.  3) What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit?  4) What items(s) were made by the 4-H member.

4-H’ers enrolled in any of the projects in Human Development may enter:

9    Family Involvement Entry- Scoresheet SF115- Scrapbook, poster or story describing an activity the family did together. It might include making something such as a doll house or feed bunk.  Items may be exhibited if desired. Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, and a community service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family participation.  Participation by all family members is important. Include a list of family members and what each person did to participate in the event. 

10  Growing with Others Scrapbook or Poster- Scoresheet: SF115- Examples: How to decide if it’s time you can be home alone, and related activities. How responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Working with others. Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. A family rules chart. A family meal plan, with pictures of a special family meal. A home safety checklist. Being street smart (safety). A school scrapbook showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special interests.

11  Growing in Communities Scrapbook or Poster- Scoresheet: SF115- Examples: A career study. A photo story about your own growth and development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally. A television evaluation (see project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Playground safety check.