Junior Camp Registration NOW OPEN!!

Are you excited? We are! 2011 Camp is going to be great! Junior Camp will be held June 26-30 at the NOVA 4-H Center in Front Royal. Registration forms and your $50.00 deposit are due April 1, but don;t delay because camp fills up quickly!! The total cost to attend camp is $210 this year; scholarships are avaliable for those with financial need. Brochures are avaliable in school, at the Extension Office or online .

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Volunteer Judges Requested for District Contests on April 2nd

4-H District Contests for presentations, public speaking and Share the Fun will be held in Ruckersville on Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:30 am - noon. We need numerous volunteers to serve as judges and/or room chairs. If you are interested in volunteering to help please contact the Madison Extension Office at 948-6881. Judges need not be experienced as training is provided. This is a wonderful way to support our 4-H youth. T

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Teen Counselor Training Kicks Off TONIGHT!!

Tonight we kick off our monthly teen counselor training session. All counselor applicants are expected to attend. Training will be held at Grymes Memorial School in Orange. Teens bring your best attitude and be ready to show us you have what it takes to be a great teen counselor. Call the office 948-6881 if you need directions.

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Madison 4Her's have Got Talent!

Come show off your talents at the annual 4-H Share the Fun Contest on March 23 & 24. This is a great opportunity to get on stage and exhibit the great voice, comedy skit or dance routine. Youth of all ages (5 - 19) can participate. Call the Extension Office 948-6881 or visit the website for more information. Deadline to sign up your act is March 11

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

4-H Presentation Contest

Abe Lincoln was a great orator and you can be one too. You don't have to write the Gettysburg address but you can prepare a great presentation, speech or radio spot on something that interests you. Mark your calendars for March 11, 3:45 p.m. and join us. Call the extension office or visit the website http://www.madison4h.pbworks.com/ for more information.

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Community Tree Planting Party

Calling all youth in Madison County to a fun and important day of making a difference in our community and our environment....come plant some trees!!! On March 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 we will be planting tree seedlings at the Hoover Ridge Complex. Call the Extension Office for more details.

Required Statements:Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Northern District Livestock Show - Culpeper Invitational

The Northern District Livestock Show - Culpeper Invitational will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011. The show will take place at the Culpeper Agriculture Enterprise beginning at 9:00 a.m. The show is open to all 4-H and FFA members. Entries need to be postmarked or delivered to the local extension office by April 15, 2011. The show rules and more information can be found on the Madison 4-H website http//madison4h.pbworks.com

Required Statements: Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

4-Her's Visit State Capitol and Meet with Legislators

Madison and Orange 4-H members and volunteers traveled to Richmond on Feb 8 to visite the State Capitol. Citizenship was the life skill of the day. This fine group of 57 met with Senator Edd Houck and Delegates Ed Scott and Rob Bell to share their 4-H story. Participants learned how a bill becomes a law and how legislators work to represent their constituents in the General Assembly. The trip included a tour of the Govenor's Mansion, seating and recognition in the Senate Gallery and partial tours of the State Capitol building.