CAmp 2014 is off to a great start!!

We made it to camp! Campers have gotten settled into their rooms, met their roommate and counselors. They had some fun getting to know each other in pack meetings and now we are off to our picnic dinner.

Summer 2014 Workshops Are Here!

After being trapped with indoor activities for months, it is finally time to break free and bask in the warm sunshine!  There is a burst of activities everywhere, especially at your local Madison County Extension Office.  They have seven fun and exciting workshops planned throughout the summer and would love everyone to come join in the fun and experience 4-H in a new way!  There will be a summer celebration, flower arrangements, hiking, playing with and learning about bugs, cooking, baking, robotics, and exploring crops grown in Virginia.  The brochure can be picked up at the Extension Office or downloaded at www.madison4h.pbworks.com with more information about the dates, times and ages about the variety of workshops.  Make sure you come in and register for a summer full of fun activities with 4-H!

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

Glenwood Park Livestock Exposition

The 2014 Glenwood Park Livestock Exposition will be held in Loudoun County on Saturday, April 12.  Important dates to remember:  Beef entries are due to the Madison Extension office no later than February 10.  Sheep entries are due no later than March 10 to the extension office.  For the rules, how to register, and more information, please visit the Madison 4-H Website or contact the Extension Office

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

Camp Counselor Wanted!!

Calling all teens ages 14 and up as of January 1 of this year and in ninth grade or higher! 

Orange-Madison 4-H Camp will be held June 29-July 3 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal, and we are currently accepting applications for youth that are interested in being a counselor. To be a camp counselor, you must be willing to assist with classes, be responsible for a room with five campers ages 9-13, and lead various group meetings and games.

Camp is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and work on your leadership skills. College may be a way off for some of you, but many college and scholarship applications look very favorably, and ask about leadership skills.

To be a camp counselor you must:

• Be a friendly person!
• Set a good example for the campers and be a good role model
• Encourage the campers to participate in activities and make them feel welcome and at home
• Be willing to carry out instructions or directions
• Serve as a class assistant, helper, or teach a class
• Help with recreation, evening programs, and campfire activities

If that sounds like something you would be interested in, there are some things that you need to do! You need to pick up an application either at the high school office or at the extension office. You will need to have that application filled out and returned to the extension office by JANUARY 31. You will also need to sign up for an interview time. Interviews will be held Wednesday, February 5 and are a way for us to get to know you better. You also need to find three people to be references for you, and they will need to complete the form that is in the application and return it by January 31.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the extension office at 948-6881!

Download a Teen Counselor Application packet at the following link:
http://madison4h.pbworks.com/w/page/19834665/Junior%20Camp


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

Market Steer Weigh In - Jan 4, 2014

The Madison County Fair Market Steer Weigh in  for Beef Steers and Dairy Beef Steers will be Jan 4, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Tucker Livestock.  

CMR Farm Show Market Steer Weigh In will be Jan 4, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Keyser Farms. If you plan to show at CMR you must weigh in at CMR.

If you plan to show at both CMR and Madison County Fair please call Ralph Yowell at 923- 4270 by Friday, Jan 3. 

 Contact the Extension Office for more information. 

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

Natural Resources Weekend January 25-26

Information has been released about the January 25-26, 2014, Natural Resources and Wildlife Weekend hosted by Virginia 4-H.  The event will be held at Holiday Lake 4-H Center in Appomattox and features activities like bat house building, a night hike, and edible insects.  Contact the Extension Office for more information.   

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

Youth Swine Day at VT

The 7th Annual Youth Swine Day will be held Saturday, February 22 at Virginia Tech's Alphin Stuart Arena in Blacksburg, VA.  This program is for youth and adults interested in pigs and in becoming youth and/or adult PQA Plus Certified.  This will be an all day event in Blacksburg.  The morning session normally has informational speakers and sessions on various swine related topics, followed by a swine stockman's contest, lunch and then the PQA Plus Certification sessions.  Registration information will be available in the next few weeks, please contact the extension office for more information.

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