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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

 

Creek County 4-H Club membership is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 12th grade living in Creek County or enrolled in a Creek County School.

 

Creek County 4-H Handbook

The 4-H Handbook is a useful tool for every 4-H member. The handbook covers roles of 4-H members, parents, and volunteers, provides guidelines for 4-H awards, and has detailed information for every county 4-H event. It is a must have for every 4-H family.

 

You can view the Creek County 4-H Handbook online or pick one up at the extension office.

Newsletters

Our monthly newsletters have moved to the "Zsuite" enrollment system! You can check them out any time using your family's login information to access the ZSuite website.

 

Creek County 4-H Clubs

 

More Information

  • 4-H Events

    November 2023

    • Nov 2: Parent/Volunteer Meeting 6:30pm
    • Nov 10: Dutch Oven Registration Due
    • Nov 18: Dutch Oven Cook-off 9AM

    December 2023

    • Dec 8: Countywide Christmas Party & Service Project
    • Dec 11: Homeschool SPIN 1pm
    • Dec 12: State Record Book Workshop

    January 2024

    February 2024

    • Feb 1:  Pickens Scholarship Due
    • Feb 1: Bottle Project Opens for 2024
    • Feb 3: State 4-H Horse Communication Contest, Stillwater
    • Feb 9: Food Showdown Registration Due
    • Feb 17: Food Showdown 10AM
    • Feb 19: Homeschool SPIN 2pm
    • Feb 21: Discovery Unlimited Registration Due
    • Feb 27: Creek County Livestock Show - Cattle
    • Feb 28: Creek County Livestock Show - Setup
    • Feb 29: Creek County Livestock Show - Goats/Sheep

    March 2024

    April 2024

    May 2024

    • May 3: Parent/Volunteer Meeting 6:30pm
    • May 7: Contest Days Registration Due
    • May 17: Bottle Project Nomination Forms Due
    • May 28: 4-H Summer Camp Counselor Training
    • May 29-31: 4-H Summer Camp

    June 2024

    • Jun 4-6: Northeast District Contest Days, Pryor
    • Jun 11: State Record Book Interviews
    • Jun 13: STEM Day w/NED Ag Literacy and STEM Specialist, Kylie Nicholson
    • Jun 21-22: State Volunteer Conference 
    • TBD: Workshop Week
    • Citizenship Washington Focus

    July 2024

    New 4-H Year begins August 1st!

  • Record Books, Awards & Applications

    Record books, Clover Award Applications, and Teen Leadership applications are due annually by the first Monday in July. Listed below are the resources for 4-H members:

     

    2024 Due Date - July 15th!

     

    Teen Leadership Council 

    Application due annually by Record Book Deadline

    Teen Leadership Council Application

     

    Objectives:

    • Make 4-H more visible across Creek County
    • Maintain relations with 4-H alumni and supporters
    • Help 4-H members understand and tell the 4-H story
    • Represent Creek County 4-H at selected public events and at Local and County 4-H Programs

     

    Roles and Functions: 

    • Supplement county efforts by attending events and providing leadership to members.
    • Create media relations across the county by writing articles for newspapers.
    • Contact people within the political system (legislators, county, budget boards, etc.)
    • Serve as Speakers and  Trainers

    Expectations:

    • Prepare and lead a workshop at the county level or higher.
    • Attend a club meeting other than clubs that they are associated with.
    • Give a speech at the county level or higher.
    • Attend Officer Retreat and Training
    • Attend 75% of Youth Officer Meetings

    Who can be on the TLC?

    • To run for Sr. office the 4-H member must be thirteen (13) years old by September 1 of election year OR twelve (12) years old by September 1 for Junior Council.
    • Must be enrolled in the Creek County 4-H Program no later than December 1 of the year previous to the election.
    • Must be available within the county during the year elected to carry out duties of the office.
    • Have not completed more than one semester of college or post-high school training at the time of election.
    • Must have turned in a Record Book to the OSU Extension Office a 4-H. It may be either a State or County record book, but it must be turned in by the respective deadline to qualify.
    • Candidates should apply by the Deadline for County Record Books.
    • Must continue to meet all requirements and duties verified in the constitution. Failure to do so will result in my removal from office.

    Election Information:
    Officer candidates that wish to apply for a Creek County 4-H Officer position will need to fill out a “Youth Officer Application Self-Nomination Packet” due the same day as record books and return to the Extension Office. Officer candidates will be required to complete an interview as part of the selection process.

    All requirements, duties, expectations, etc. regarding the county youth officer team are at the discretion of the County 4-H Educator and are subject to change at any time.

  • Creek County Spring Livestock Show

    *Youth enrollment enrolled member of Creek County 4-H club or FFA program BEFORE nominations will be accepted*

     

    Sheep/Goat/Steer Nominations due Nov

    Swine Nominations due Dec

    Heifer Nominations due Jan

    Entries and fees due: January 19, 2024

     

    Please contact your 4-H Leader and/or FFA Advisor to complete nominations and entries. 

     

    Visit the Creek County Fairgrounds Website for livestock show information

     

    4-H approved show apparel:

    Witty Ideas Bristow has a Creek County 4-H Store. Or visit

    Link to  OKFFA gear 4-H approved Show Apparel 

  • 4-H Bottle Project - Formerly known as Bucket Calf Program

    Contact the Extension Office for the latest Bottle Project Guidelines and Workbook.

     

    Who: Youth who are enrolled in Creek County Schools, Home School Groups, or are residents in a Creek County. 4-H membership is not required to start the program, but youth must be enrolled in 4-H before the fair. Youth must be between the ages of 5 to 12 AND entering Kindergarten through 7th grade.

     

    What: Acquire a 1-10 day old market or dairy calf, goat kid, or lamb, from Feb 1st-May 15th. Youth will care for the animal, break it to lead, and maintain accurate feed, financial and health records which includes completion of the 4-H Bottle Project Workbook. You may nominate up to two animals no later than May 17th at the Creek County Extension Office. However, only one animal may be exhibited in the Bottle Project Showmanship contest at the fair. Nominations do not have to be two of the same species. Youth will be entered into one of three age groups (5 to 7 K-2, 8 to 10 3rd-5th, 11 to 12 6th-7th) based on their age as of September 1st and judged on their individual knowledge of your project. This program is designed to make sure you learn about livestock care and responsibility.

     

    When: Dates and times are subject to change based on participation. Interview and Showmanship take place at the Creek County Fall Fair in September.

     

    Where: Creek County Fall Fair - Creek County Fairgrounds

     

    Why: 1. To design a livestock project to fit the physical size, maturity, and comfort level of younger or inexperienced youth.
    2. To teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young livestock.
    3. To teach basic livestock management skills without a large investment.
    4. To teach basic record-keeping skills.
    5. To provide a better understanding of the livestock industry.

  • Pullet Chain

    This program is sponsored by the Creek County 4-H Poultry Club. Creek County 4-H and FFA members age 5+ will need to bring their deposit to the Creek County OSU Extension Office by January 19th to participate. All participants should be enrolled in 4-H or FFA in Creek County.

     

    Youth may choose either 5 or 10 pullets (female chicks) which will come in late March or April. Cost for 2024 will be $25/5 or $50/10. The youth will then care for the chicks through the summer and bring 1 (if they received 5 chicks) or 2 (if they received 10) of their best pullets to the Pullet Chain Show and Auction in October. The pullets will be judged and then be auctioned to the highest bidder. A portion of the proceeds ($10 per bird) will go back to the Poultry Club for awards and any additional profits will be retained by the exhibitor. In 2023, the average price per bird was over $50 and ranged from $20-$150.

    Pullet Chain birds may still be shown at the Creek County Fair, however we have chosen to do the show/auction on a different date to help attract more buyers.

    Potential dates for the new Pullet Chain Show/Auction will be October 10, 11, or 12th. A date will be confirmed later in the year.

    Due to high demand of chicks in the US right now, we will not be able to select breeds in advance. Breeds will be large fowl known for their production capabilities. Once breeds are determined, youth will be able to rank their choices. First choice will be given to those that have previously completed the chain, and then on a first come first served basis.

    Listed below are the resources for Pullet Chain:

     

  • Get FIT 4-H 

    This summer 4-H members are encouraged to track their  steps daily and report totals each Monday by email to Randi Hill, Creek County 4-H Educator. A weekly leader board will be posted on our Facebook page for a little friendly competition. Weekly winners will be announced and receive a special prize! Members who complete the program will be invited to a special celebration!

     

    This program is free to join, however, you will need to get a pedometer. There are many options so chose the one is best for your member! We have some basic pedometers available at the Extension Office for $5 while supplies last.

     

    Several dates have been set aside for Get Fit Fridays! We will meet at different area parks and trails to walk/hike together as a group! This is not a requirement of the program, but a good way to enjoy the great outdoor with some of your best 4-H friends! Be sure you are signed up for the program so your family will receive information on where we will be meeting!

     

    Save these dates in your calendar: June 11th & 25th, July 9th &23rd

     

    Get FIT 4-H was designed to keep our 4-H members moving throughout the summer! As 4-H is a family oriented organization, we encourage the whole family to get involved!  Make recording your family’s steps a part of your nightly routine. We hope this will help to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle among our 4-H members that will leave a lifelong impact! 

     

    Get Fit Walking Log

  • District Event Information

    NED Youth in Action Conference: Leadership Conference for 7th-12th Graders at Fin and Feather Resort, Grove.

     

    Registration due Sept 1, Event held October 11-13, 2024

     

    NED Discovery Unlimited: Leadership Conference for 5th & 6th Graders @ Sky Ranch, Cave Springs.

     

    NED Horse Show: TBD

     

    NED Contest Days: June 4-6, Mayes County Fairgrounds, Pryor

     

 

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