http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:29:34Z http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/museum-muse-4-h-club The Columns Museum in Milford was home to the Pike County 4-H club known as “Museum Muse.” The club was a big hit for the children and leaders alike. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-05-07T15:38:15Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/penn-state-extension-buzzes-at-earth-day-festival Recently Penn State Extension in Pike County took part in the Earth Day Festival at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center in Hawley, PA. Local organizations participated with a common thread of valuing and protecting the environment. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-05-03T15:16:06Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/4-h-leaders-attend-a-lunch-and-learn-meeting We had a great group of 4-H Leaders attend the Lunch and Learn meeting this month. We conducted a mock meeting, discussed the VIP fact sheets and played some games. Thanks so much for coming out--you are the Best!! No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-04-26T15:39:10Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/horsemanship-skills-certification Horsemanship Skills stresses safety and education, not competition, and recognizes individual accomplishments. Every registered 4-H horse club youth may participate. Horse ownership is not required. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-04-16T20:00:23Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/copy_of_knitting-club-forming Horses, Horses and more Horses! Rock Ridge Ranchers 4-H Club meets the last Friday of each month beginning March 29, 2013, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-02-21T18:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/knitting-club-forming Calling all fashionistas—make your own knitted fashion accessories, gifts and more. No experience needed. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-02-21T18:01:06Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/spring-into-4-h Kids interested in having fun and learning something new can join 4-H clubs forming this spring. All boys and girls age 8-18 are welcome in 4-H. 4-H members work on projects with kids their own age in a group setting with screened adult club leaders. Kids use their Head, Heart, Hands and Health to learn new skills, provide community service, and experience leadership. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-02-19T17:38:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/strawberry-plant-sale 4-H will be taking orders for high quality strawberry plants. These plants come from virus indexed, tissue cultured mother plants. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-02-05T20:44:06Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/new-museum-muse-4-h-club-forming History Comes Alive with 4-H!! When your child joins the Columns Museum 4-H club they will investigate anything and everything The Columns Museum has to offer. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-02-05T17:01:49Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/march-15-is-the-registration-deadline-for-the-4-h-friends-family-night-out The 4-H Friends & Family Night Out on April 20 is for the hockey game between the WSB Penguins and Manchester. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-01-31T18:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/new-rowland-4-h-youth-club-organizing The club will meet at the Lackawaxen Fire House on Route 590 in Lackawaxen PA 18435 on Wednesdays, beginning January 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-01-14T18:57:13Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/history-comes-alive-with-4-h When your child joins the Columns Museum 4-H club, they will investigate anything and everything the Columns Museum has to offer. 4-H leader and historian, Roxanne Scott, will guide members through an exploration of art, genealogy, birds, musical instruments, old clothing or whatever else sparks your child’s interest and imagination. The end project will be writing a pamphlet for other children who visit the museum. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-01-14T18:48:38Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2013/free-online-training-for-new-4-h-stream-team-volunteers Adults throughout Pennsylvania have a new opportunity to become volunteers for the 4-H Stream Teams Program. A free, online training will be held by Penn State Extension to teach interested adults how to form and guide youth in the 4-H Stream Teams Program. This training is open to anyone who already works with youth, such as 4-H volunteers, scout leaders, camp directors, or classroom teachers and to any adult that is looking for an opportunity to share their interest in the environment with youth. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2013-01-14T18:40:34Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/wanted-4h-knitting-leaders The Pike County 4-H program is looking for leaders to share their expertise and love of knitting and crocheting. The 4-H motto, ‘Learn by Doing’, is a perfect fit for this textile project. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-12-05T18:36:25Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/palette-of-fun-arts-club-news 4H youth make healthy life-choices. Young people in 4H are 3.4 times more likely to delay sex, have significantly lower drug, alcohol and cigarette use than their peers and are 2.3 times more likely to be physically active. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-12-05T17:43:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/4-h-good-for-kids-and-community 4-H plays a key role in positive youth development. An in-depth University study compared youth involved in 4-H with other youth. The study discovered that young people involved in 4-H have higher educational achievement and motivation for future education and are more civically active, making more contributions to their communities. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-11-19T14:20:36Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/national-4-h-week The 4-H banner hangs above the front door at the Pike County Administration building to honor National 4-H Week, celebrated annually to recognize the valuable role 4-H plays in shaping today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-10-18T15:40:30Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/pike-county-4-h-clubs-meeting-in-october Pike County has a couple of new 4-H clubs meeting this month, in addition to several returning clubs. All clubs are open to youth ages 8 – 18, unless otherwise noted. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-10-03T19:04:32Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/fall-4-h-fun No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-09-27T17:20:09Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/become-4-h-leader-or-member 4-H is a community of more than 6.5 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H'ers learn by doing cool things. They meet new people, build self-confidence and learn responsibility. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-08-21T17:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/pennsylvania-4-h-and-unitedhealthcare-mascot-dr.-health.-e-hound-join-4-h-youth-in-healthy-flash-mobs-to-promote-healthy-living-through-fun-creative-activities No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-08-16T15:55:35Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/young-citizens-of-pike-county Did you ever wonder what it would be like to live in the olden days, when horses and wagons ruled the roads? What did young people do for fun in your grandparents’ time? How was life different from today? No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-07-25T13:50:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/4-h-educators-attend-pike-county-interagency-council-meeting 4-H Educators Deborah Albrecht and Debra Brodhecker met recently with the Pike County Interagency Council to share information about the 4-H youth program for children age 5-19. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-07-19T13:20:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/pa-4-h-centennial-pike-county-a-4-h-autobiography Check out this story of one Pike County 4-H member's experiences with 4-H. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-07-10T17:12:54Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/news/2012/4-h-robotic-challenge 4-H members will join millions of young people across the nation to become scientists for the day during the annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). This event seeks to spark an interest in science and future science careers. No publisher Jeanne Steuhl 2012-07-06T13:16:46Z News Item