I work for a non-profit Exchange Student organization that brings kids from France to SWFL for a 20 day stay during the month of July. Our company is proud to be able to match their students interests with the families we place them.
This year we have a girl that is very into Landscaping. She is actually thinking on pursuing this as a career
I would like to ask your help in checking with your contacts if someone might be interested in hosting her. The host family just needs to provide a warm welcome, a bed and board. She will be staying here from July 12th thru July 31st. The students come fully insured and with pocket money to spend.
My company provides busing from and to the airport. The rest is up to the family to decide. It is certainly a good opportunity for a family! Last year we had 12 kids in the area and in 2010 we will have the same amount of kids, but mostly girls (which I am also looking for families to host).
I can certainly provide more information and even flyer if you allow me to.
Thanks very much in advance, it is very hard to reach to families and people in the area to know about the program, so any help is appreciated.
Ana Rocha
Florida State Director - World Exchange
(239) 689-1876
www.worldexchange.org
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Green Thumb Opportunities!
Below are some opportunities that may be of interest to 4-H Science participants. These are not 4-H sponsored activities. This is provided for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of organizations, programs, products or services by 4-H, NIFA or USDA.
Green Thumb Challenge
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched the “Green Thumb Challenge”, mobilizing schools and youth groups nationwide to plant 10,000 gardens in 2010 with the aim of connecting kids to the healthy benefits of gardening.
Visit: http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=289
PBS Design Squad Trash to Treasure Contest
Turn your trash into treasure and be on TV! Recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into an out-of-the box invention.
Visit: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html
National Conference on Science & Technology in Afterschool Time, Sept. 22 – 24, Universal City, CA
Visit: http://www.scienceafterschoolconference.org/
Green Thumb Challenge
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched the “Green Thumb Challenge”, mobilizing schools and youth groups nationwide to plant 10,000 gardens in 2010 with the aim of connecting kids to the healthy benefits of gardening.
Visit: http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=289
PBS Design Squad Trash to Treasure Contest
Turn your trash into treasure and be on TV! Recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into an out-of-the box invention.
Visit: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html
National Conference on Science & Technology in Afterschool Time, Sept. 22 – 24, Universal City, CA
Visit: http://www.scienceafterschoolconference.org/
JFC coming up soon
Junior Fitness Challenge In June!!
1st Tri Training this Saturday at 9:30am! See website below for more information.
4-H will host the 4th Annual Junior Fitness Challenge, a mini-triathlon for children 7 -13 years of age. This festive fitness event is aimed at encouraging youth and families to exercise for the "fun" of it! The Junior Fitness Challenge was purposely scheduled for the day before the Naples Fitness Challenge which is a local triathlon for adults. Parents serve as role models for their children's fitness habits. A family who exercises and plays together is a healthier family!
Who: Youth ages 7-13
What: Junior Triathlon (run, bike, and swim).
Where: North Collier Regional Park (15000 Livingston Road Dr. Naples, Fl)
When: June 5, 2010 (day before Naples Fitness Adult Challenge)
Why: The objective is to teach youth about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles by encouraging participation in fun and creative activities and increase resources available for youth through community partnerships.
Register here: www.juniorfitnesschallenge.com
1st Tri Training this Saturday at 9:30am! See website below for more information.
4-H will host the 4th Annual Junior Fitness Challenge, a mini-triathlon for children 7 -13 years of age. This festive fitness event is aimed at encouraging youth and families to exercise for the "fun" of it! The Junior Fitness Challenge was purposely scheduled for the day before the Naples Fitness Challenge which is a local triathlon for adults. Parents serve as role models for their children's fitness habits. A family who exercises and plays together is a healthier family!
Who: Youth ages 7-13
What: Junior Triathlon (run, bike, and swim).
Where: North Collier Regional Park (15000 Livingston Road Dr. Naples, Fl)
When: June 5, 2010 (day before Naples Fitness Adult Challenge)
Why: The objective is to teach youth about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles by encouraging participation in fun and creative activities and increase resources available for youth through community partnerships.
Register here: www.juniorfitnesschallenge.com
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Kids Games in Immokalee this Saturday!
Kids Games, Immokalee
Saturday, May 22nd
One by One Leadership will be hosting Kids Games on May 22, 2010. Kids Games is an exciting Sports, faith based and values centered event involving Churches, Businesses and Community groups throughout the World. Hundres of youth in S.W. Florida will participate in soccer, basketball, flag football, and track and field events as well as fun games like tug of war, water bucket relays and a greal deal more.
Kids Games will include dance, drama, music, and a compassion project to be held friday evening, that will help others in the community.
There are 4 ways to get involved. One can participate, volunteer, become a sponsor, or provide A scholarship.
For more information, please contact Sinclair Williams at 239.249.9970 or email at swill35173@aol.com.
Saturday, May 22nd
One by One Leadership will be hosting Kids Games on May 22, 2010. Kids Games is an exciting Sports, faith based and values centered event involving Churches, Businesses and Community groups throughout the World. Hundres of youth in S.W. Florida will participate in soccer, basketball, flag football, and track and field events as well as fun games like tug of war, water bucket relays and a greal deal more.
Kids Games will include dance, drama, music, and a compassion project to be held friday evening, that will help others in the community.
There are 4 ways to get involved. One can participate, volunteer, become a sponsor, or provide A scholarship.
For more information, please contact Sinclair Williams at 239.249.9970 or email at swill35173@aol.com.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Pigs and Chics
Hello,
My name is Ginger Willis and I have a question in regards to 4-H showing. I was told that kids can now show their guina pigs in 4-H.
The reason I am asking is that my daughter has three very pretty piggies that we are in need of finding homes for. Two are long haired and one is a smooth
guina pig. One of the long haired ones is the mother, and the other two are babies. The mother is just one year old, and the babies are only 6 months old.
I am willing to donate these little piggies, cage and all.
If you have anyone who is interested, please feel free to e-mail me. And for the most part, I want them to have a good home, wether they get show or not.
Thank you in advance,
Ginger
From Linda Baudinet:
This is my email to let you and all 4 her's , that I have baby chicks for sale :
$ each and chickens $ 10, thanks
Blinda
My name is Ginger Willis and I have a question in regards to 4-H showing. I was told that kids can now show their guina pigs in 4-H.
The reason I am asking is that my daughter has three very pretty piggies that we are in need of finding homes for. Two are long haired and one is a smooth
guina pig. One of the long haired ones is the mother, and the other two are babies. The mother is just one year old, and the babies are only 6 months old.
I am willing to donate these little piggies, cage and all.
If you have anyone who is interested, please feel free to e-mail me. And for the most part, I want them to have a good home, wether they get show or not.
Thank you in advance,
Ginger
From Linda Baudinet:
This is my email to let you and all 4 her's , that I have baby chicks for sale :
$ each and chickens $ 10, thanks
Blinda
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
RSVP to the Awards Banquet Please
4-H Youth Awards Banquet
Dear 4H Families:
Please join us on May 20, 2010 as we recognize our outstanding 4H-ers at the 4H Awards Evening. This year’s event will be at Collier County University Extension office, and begins at 7:00 pm sharp.
All 4H families are invited, and many awards will be presented. All children who turned in record books will be recognized, as will 5-7 year olds designated as completing the year successfully. The evening will include a frozen yogurt & toppings dessert and an awards program!
There is no cost, and you don’t need to bring anything, but you MUST RSVP so that we know how many people to plan for. In the interest of time and a smoothly run program, we do not call names of people who are not present. If someone comes who failed to RSVP, we will not have their award available.
The deadline is Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Please call Peggy or Linda to RSVP all we need is the name of the participating 4-H’er and the total number of people in his or her party.
This will be a very special event, and we look forward to your being with us!
Monday, May 10, 2010
EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Fashion Revue Data Entry Forms
Fashion Revue Data Entry forms for state contest are due Friday, May 14, 2010. Please send completed data entry forms to Julie Wilson, PO Box 110225, Gainesville, FL 32611. Faxed forms will not be accepted. To find forms and other contest information go to the website: http://florida4h.org/projects/fcs/clothing/contest_entryguidelines.shtml
Data entry forms are required for youth to participate in the state fashion revue contest at 4-H Congress in July. Youth must ALSO register online as a Congress participant to complete. For more information about Fashion Revue contact Julie Wilson or Judy Butterfield.
June 1st State Office Deadline:
As you know June 1st is a major annual deadline for State Events. The following should be submitted by 4:30 pm on June 1st to the State Office:
Portfolios for Scholarships and Awards (Events Office)
Community Pride Reports (Events Office)
Photo Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Dairy Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
UF/IFAS Entomology Field Camp
June 21 – 15, 2010
The UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department will be holding its first annual Entomology Field Camp from June 21-25, 2010. Camp is open to 6th-8th graders interested in science. For five days, attendees will participate in numerous entomological laboratory and field investigations, and have close interaction with Entomology and Nematology faculty and students. Cost is $175 dollars per camper, which includes all supplies, admission costs for field trips, prizes and t-shirts. http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/bug_club/camp.htm
4-H National Youth Science Day will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The 2010 National Science Experiment, 4-H2O, will focus on water quality and climate change. Using a three-tiered experiment model, the experiment engages youth of all ages to learn at the simplest level how carbon dioxide can affect aquatic animals, plants and other living organisms in lakes, streams, rivers and oceans. Facilitators will lead discussions to help youth better understand climate change. The experiment will help youth connect back to their lives by measuring their own carbon footprint, their family's footprint, and estimate energy savings by looking at gas and electric bills. For more information, visit https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/2010experiment.php.
National Lab Day
It's more than just a day, it's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support! Volunteers, college students, professionals, and teachers are working together to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. On May 12th, 2010, National Lab Day will celebrate this collaboration with activities across the country. Visit http://www.nationallabday.org/about for many resources, tips, and projects.
Endangered Species Day, May 21, 2010
This day is a celebration of our nation's wildlife and wild places. It is an opportunity to learn about the everyday actions that can help protect our nation's environment. Visit the website for a step-by-step guide on how to sponsor your own event to celebrate Endangered Species Day 2010: http://www.EndangeredSpeciesDay.org.
Earth Science Week 2010
AGI invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2010! Being held October 10-16, Earth Science Week 2010 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences. "Exploring Energy," the theme of Earth Science Week 2010, will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth's energy resources. Visit www.earthsciweek.org for activities to help youth learn the geoscience behind Earth's climate.
Fashion Revue Data Entry forms for state contest are due Friday, May 14, 2010. Please send completed data entry forms to Julie Wilson, PO Box 110225, Gainesville, FL 32611. Faxed forms will not be accepted. To find forms and other contest information go to the website: http://florida4h.org/projects/fcs/clothing/contest_entryguidelines.shtml
Data entry forms are required for youth to participate in the state fashion revue contest at 4-H Congress in July. Youth must ALSO register online as a Congress participant to complete. For more information about Fashion Revue contact Julie Wilson or Judy Butterfield.
June 1st State Office Deadline:
As you know June 1st is a major annual deadline for State Events. The following should be submitted by 4:30 pm on June 1st to the State Office:
Portfolios for Scholarships and Awards (Events Office)
Community Pride Reports (Events Office)
Photo Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Dairy Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
UF/IFAS Entomology Field Camp
June 21 – 15, 2010
The UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department will be holding its first annual Entomology Field Camp from June 21-25, 2010. Camp is open to 6th-8th graders interested in science. For five days, attendees will participate in numerous entomological laboratory and field investigations, and have close interaction with Entomology and Nematology faculty and students. Cost is $175 dollars per camper, which includes all supplies, admission costs for field trips, prizes and t-shirts. http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/bug_club/camp.htm
4-H National Youth Science Day will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The 2010 National Science Experiment, 4-H2O, will focus on water quality and climate change. Using a three-tiered experiment model, the experiment engages youth of all ages to learn at the simplest level how carbon dioxide can affect aquatic animals, plants and other living organisms in lakes, streams, rivers and oceans. Facilitators will lead discussions to help youth better understand climate change. The experiment will help youth connect back to their lives by measuring their own carbon footprint, their family's footprint, and estimate energy savings by looking at gas and electric bills. For more information, visit https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/2010experiment.php.
National Lab Day
It's more than just a day, it's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support! Volunteers, college students, professionals, and teachers are working together to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. On May 12th, 2010, National Lab Day will celebrate this collaboration with activities across the country. Visit http://www.nationallabday.org/about for many resources, tips, and projects.
Endangered Species Day, May 21, 2010
This day is a celebration of our nation's wildlife and wild places. It is an opportunity to learn about the everyday actions that can help protect our nation's environment. Visit the website for a step-by-step guide on how to sponsor your own event to celebrate Endangered Species Day 2010: http://www.EndangeredSpeciesDay.org.
Earth Science Week 2010
AGI invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2010! Being held October 10-16, Earth Science Week 2010 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences. "Exploring Energy," the theme of Earth Science Week 2010, will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth's energy resources. Visit www.earthsciweek.org for activities to help youth learn the geoscience behind Earth's climate.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Wild Clovers Update:)
The Wild Clovers 4-H Club just completed their wildlife program by raising money for the Pennies for the Planet Program with an emphasis on donating to the National Panther Refugee in Collier County. We raised approximately $40 in pennies! We had Marc Criffield from Florida Fish and Wildlife come and speak to us about not only protecting the panthers but how we can coexist with panthers, bobcats and bears at the same time protecting our livestock. He also spoke about different employment opportunities through FWC.
Our program continued by taking a field trip to Animal Kingdom in Orlando. We learned more about backyard habitats and how to share our world with the animals. Relative to our outdoor cooking project this year, we learned that if we use a small amount of wood, balanced on 4 rocks we can use the rocks as heating elements or you can use a use mud to make a pottery base and use it as a heating element. The kids are excited to try this at home! We spoke with three (3) veterinarian assistants at Animal Kingdom listening to in-depth lectures and looking at the care of the animals through veterinary care, nutrition and research. Most think of Animal Kingdom as just another theme park when in actually it is also a research center and habitat for endangered species such as the Tamarin monkey.
Wild Clovers 4-H Club is looking forward to next year and learning more about the habitat, health and care of not only their livestock projects but wildlife. Until next year!
Our program continued by taking a field trip to Animal Kingdom in Orlando. We learned more about backyard habitats and how to share our world with the animals. Relative to our outdoor cooking project this year, we learned that if we use a small amount of wood, balanced on 4 rocks we can use the rocks as heating elements or you can use a use mud to make a pottery base and use it as a heating element. The kids are excited to try this at home! We spoke with three (3) veterinarian assistants at Animal Kingdom listening to in-depth lectures and looking at the care of the animals through veterinary care, nutrition and research. Most think of Animal Kingdom as just another theme park when in actually it is also a research center and habitat for endangered species such as the Tamarin monkey.
Wild Clovers 4-H Club is looking forward to next year and learning more about the habitat, health and care of not only their livestock projects but wildlife. Until next year!
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