VA 4-H All Stars… What’s in It For Me. A Session on Civic Engagement

Hosted by: Alexa Mitchell, Virginia Youth In Action Award Winner – Overall Winner, Presented by: Virginia 4-H All Stars & Alexa Mitchell

During this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to who/what VA 4-H All Stars are and represent: SERVICE to 4-H and our communities… the epitome of civic engagement. All Star Scholarship winners as well as local, chapter and state All Stars will share their service experiences, opportunities and many varied ways to evoke engagement. During the interviews of these younger member All Star leaders, participants will learn what events, projects and leadership roles they can participate to be engaged as well. Co-Facilitator and Youth in Action Award winner, Alexa Mitchell will provide leadership and details of his/her success as an award winner and civic leader.

• Are you ready to put your trivia skills against the world to see if you have what it takes to be crowned Champion?
• Are you fast enough and smart enough to beat out everyone in the room?
• Are you excited about the chance to win fabulous prizes and take the glory of victory?

Then don’t miss our Showdown! We’ll be hosting a 20-minute trivia competition for anyone who wants to join, so come show off your knowledge and earn the right to be named Showdown Champion. Prizes will be awarded to our top participants!

Yoga is Fun!

Hosted by: Martina Essert, Virginia Youth in Action Award Winner, Presented by: Associate Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

Yoga is a great way to improve flexibility, balance, and strength through simple exercises while having FUN! It can also help improve concentration/focus, self-esteem and listening skills in youth. PLUS…no yoga experience is needed to participate in this workshop! We will be using curriculum designed by the University of Arkansas Extension which incorporates using our Head, Heart, Hands, and Health in a low pressure, positive, and supportive environment for all participants. You won’t want to miss this workshop!

Dress up as a mad scientist and share your craziest STEAM project!

You have the entire week to complete 4 miles of walking, running, swimming, riding (horse or bike), or even dancing! Your choice!

Do It Yourself Cows! ~ Bovine Reproductive Technologies

Hosted by: Reagan Vaughan, Virginia Youth in Action Award Winner
Presented by: Dr. Vitor R. G. Mercadante, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Animal and Poultry Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech; Nicholas Dias, Graduate Research Assistant; Stefania Pancini, Graduate Research Assistant

Ever wonder how a cow gets pregnant? Wonder no more with our Bovine Reproductive Technologies Workshop! We will explore the cow’s reproductive tract anatomy and physiology, and learn about different reproductive technologies, such as pregnancy diagnosis with ultrasonography, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer!

Step up to the Challenge and begin The Virtual Leadership Experience Quest! Powered by Goosechase. Prizes awarded to our top participants!

• Are you ready to put your trivia skills against the world to see if you have what it takes to be crowned Champion?
• Are you fast enough and smart enough to beat out everyone in the room?
• Are you excited about the chance to win fabulous prizes and take the glory of victory?

Then don’t miss our Showdown! We’ll be hosting a 20-minute trivia competition for anyone who wants to join, so come show off your knowledge and earn the right to be named Showdown Champion. Prizes will be awarded to our top participants!

STEM in Sports Turf Management: The Hidden Science Behind Lane Stadium’s Worsham Field

Hosted by: Eli Price, Virginia Youth in Action Award Winner
Presented by Dr. Daniel Sandor, PhD, Collegiate Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Science, Virginia Tech

Come see how the various aspects of STEM core principles are used to manage Worsham field by VT athletics grounds crew. We will demonstrate how math is critical for in maintaining the playing surface, how new technologies help turf managers determine how much water is applied to the field, and how to provide a safe playing surface for student-athletes. We will provide a dynamic, inside look into some big differences between natural grass and artificial playing surfaces and how these fields are constructed (e.g., “engineered”) compared to the average neighborhood home lawn.

Share-the-Fun programs help encourage 4-H youth to display their talents in expressive arts and develop presentation skills and confidence performing in front of an audience.  Come enjoy the show!

Take what you learned these past few weeks and start thinking about how you’ll apply it in your future.  Our Keynote Speaker, Mrs. Michelle Cummings, will  be joining us once again for some final words.

Also, don’t miss the announcement and installation of your new officers for next year!