4-H @ Home
4-H@Home: Your Exciting New Way to Experience 4-H!
4-H BC, in conjunction with BC Dairy, is excited to introduce 4-H@Home- a fantastic opportunity for youth to explore the 4-H experience through fun, hands-on online projects. Whether you're 9 or 14, you can join from anywhere in the province—even if there’s no active 4-H club near you! Already a 4-H BC member? 4-H@Home is perfect for you too! Sign up today to try a project you’ve always been curious about.
Current 4-H@Home Projects Available:
Dog Project
- In this 6-week interactive course, you’ll learn the basics of dog care and obedience. You’ll dive into clicker training, dog breeds, health and anatomy, grooming, mental enrichment, and get an introduction to the 4-H Dog project.
Suitability:
- Ideal for young dog owners aged 9 and up.
Dates:
- Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, October 23 – November 27, 2024
Dairy Project
- Dairy is more than just milk! Join this 4-H@Home Dairy project to discover the complete dairy cycle. You’ll meet a dairy farmer, learn about cow care, how milk goes from farm to fridge, basics of cheese-making, and much more!
Suitability:
- Perfect for youth aged 9+ who are curious about cows or how food gets from farm to table. No prior dairy or farming experience required!
Dates:
- Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6 PM, October 29 – December 4, 2024
Delicious Decorative Desserts
- Get creative in the kitchen! This 4-H@Home project teaches the essentials of creating beautifully decorated desserts. Learn about the right tools, recipes for cookies, cupcakes, and icing, and get hands-on experience with piping and fancy finishes.
Suitability:
- Designed for youth aged 9+ with some kitchen experience. You’ll need access to a kitchen and workstation, with fun assignments to complete between sessions.
Dates:
- Tuesdays (Time TBD), November 5 – December 10, 2024