Culinary Camp at Virginia Tech

Do you have a budding chef or restaurateur looking for an exciting summer experience?  VT Dining Services is hosting a five-day, four-night camp from June 25-29 for students in grades five through eight. Executive chefs and managers will be teaching the basics, including cooking techniques, nutrition, food safety, table etiquette, and more. Activities will include many hands-on demonstrations, tours, and fun evening events. 

Campers will:

• gain hands-on culinary training;
• learn to prepare different meals;
• make their own ice cream, and desserts;
• learn kitchen and food safety;
• tour the kitchen facilities, garden, and dairy barn on campus;
• learn about nutrition and smart shopping;
• participate in fun evening activities;
• and much, much more!

Participants must register by May 31.  The program fee is $525 and includes lodging, meals, and evening activities. A $100 deposit is due upon registering for the event. 

There are only 30 spots available in this inaugural camp so sign up soon!

http://www.dining.vt.edu/culinarycamp/


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

Hunter Skills Weekend in May 3-5

The Hunter Skills Weekend  is designed to help the beginning hunter develop skills beyond the basic Hunter Education course or the experienced hunter to learn different skills.  The program offers instruction in shooting, woodsmanship, and hunting techniques for a variety of species. For ages 11-through adults; all under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Early Bird: $110.00 (registration and payment received by April 12, 2013) Regular Price: $120.00 (registration and payment received after April 12, 2013) this covers meals Friday Dinner-Sunday Lunch, lodging and all instruction. Please register by: April 19, 2013. To register, full workshop descriptions, or for more information: http://holidaylake4h.com/vahunterweekend.php.  Sponsored by Holiday lake 4-H Center, the Virginia Hunter Education Association, in cooperation with Virginia department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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

Junior Camp Registration NOW OPEN!!

Registration is now open for 4-h Junior Camp.  The dates of camp are June 16-20 at the NOVA 4-H Center in Front Royal.  Stop by the Madison Extension Office to register.  Cost to attend camp is $265 ($50 deposit due at registration).  Check out this video to see what camp is all about. 

      

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-H Share the Fun

Come show off your talents at the annual 4-H Share the Fun Contest on March 20, 3:45 p.m. at WYES. This is a great opportunity to get on stage and exhibit your 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 6.

Check out this Share the Fun act from Southwest VA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE_9CvRbZA4&feature=share

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-H Oral Commuication Contest

The 2013 4-H Oral Communication Contest will be held on Friday, March 8, at 3:45 p.m. at the War Memorial Building.

Contest Categories include:

• Presentations- talk with visual aids
• Public Speaking- talk without visual aids
• Radio Spots- 30 second promotion of 4-H
• Extemporaneous Speaking- impromptu speaking
• Photography- submit a photo and briefly talk about it
• Film Making- submit a film and talk about the production process
• 4-H Display- create a display highlighting a 4-H club, project or event
• Science Fair Project
• Cloverbud- Show and Tell

Check out the 4-H website www.madison4h.pbworks.com for more detailed information and guidelines for each contest category.

Entry Deadline is February 22

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

Happy National 4-H Week !

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

We are Hiring

Our office is hiring! We're looking for a part time administrative assistant who is friendly, provides excellent customer service, shows great attention to detail and is a team player. Advertised in this week's Madison Eagle. Call the office, 948-6881 for more information and to get an application. 

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