2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario

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4 H CLUB PROJECTS CONTINUED design, lights and sound effects. Explore how radio, video, music, dance, puppets and masks fit into drama. A SPORTING CHANCE F Learn to play a variety of games from soccer to croquet, aerobics to curling, and road-hockey to bowling. Try being a coach, trainer, referee or organizer. Get up, get active and have fun! A SPORTING CHANCE – DANCE This project will give you the opportunity to explore the art of dance. You’ll learn about different types of dance, dance in different cultures, choreography, composition and improvisation. Of course, you’ll practice everything you learn by getting up and dancing like crazy! A SPORTING CHANCE – FOCUS ON FUN Build teamwork skills and have a great time. This is a very activity driven club that includes playing classic and favourite games, and it also has the opportunity to create and build your own game. You’ll have a blast participating in both indoor and outdoor challenges. A SPORTING CHANCE – SOMETHING DIFFERENT This is a great opportunity to try unconventional sports. Experience ladder golf, kite flying, curling, billiards, canoeing, geocaching or build your own game. Over twenty sports/games are highlighted with suggestions of even more. Proper stretching is also included to keep you in tip-top shape. OLD-FASHIONED SQUARE DANCING This project will get you up and moving! You will learn various square dances as well as how to call a square, how to create a square dance costume and the history behind this fun tradition. This is a fantastic way to get out there and meet new people! SOCIAL RECREATION F Social recreation (rec) is an important part of everyday life and gives us a chance to get to know those around us a little bit better. It’s a chance to take a break from the pressures of life and just have fun! Learn the basics of social rec, plan a social rec program, and with the help of other members, you will also get to lead a social rec program. It doesn’t matter if you are shy, this project is a perfect opportunity to meet people and get to know yourself. TAKE A KID FISHING Gain an understanding of how to catch and release fish in a safe, ethical and responsible manner. Apply your skills in real fishing experiences and host an afternoon of fishing education and fun. TAKE A KID ICE FISHING Learn to examine and evaluate a range of fishing gear and determine the differences between essential and nonessential gear on an ice fishing experience. Try your hand at creating an ice fishing rig and learn how to use the rig including presentation, hook set and landing fish. OTHER CLUB PROJECTS The club projects listed below are available through the Canadian 4-H Council National Resource Network (a committee of provincial 4-H organizations across Canada). If you would like more information on any of these projects please contact resources@4-hontario.ca or call 1.877.410.6748. BODY WORKS SERIES This series will teach you to love, nurture and care for your body from the inside out. Projects range from nutrition and physical activity to self esteem and body image. CANINE This project is designed for dog lovers. If you want to learn how to care for and work with dogs, then this project is for you. Topics covered include: housing, grooming, how the canine body works, nutrition, health and basic training tips and techniques. Dog lover? You’ll love this project! CAVY The goal of this project is to develop a strong knowledge foundation for cavy breeding and ownership practises. Topics covered include: animal well-being, cavy stress, housing, nutrition and care. COMPUTERS Computers 1-2-3 uses mini project exercises to teach you how to navigate the most common computer applications. These include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint as well as applications for drawing and painting. Advanced level projects are also available. These cover the basics for processing, storage, file management and HTML. DIGITAL VIDEO This project focuses on digital video equipment and videography. You’ll cover a variety of topics in the pre-production, 16 2013 4-H ONTARIO RESOURCE GUIDE
production and post-production stages. This is a great introductory project for anyone who is interested in filming. FIBRES & FABRICS Fibres & Fabrics is Manitoba’s sewing, knitting and quilting series. This series will teach you all about fabrics, patterns, fasteners and making rag time quilts. This project is a great way to explore the world of fibre and fabric creation. FISHERIES The fisheries project series explores the world of fishing. Projects in this series look at fishing from various angles including fisheries, inland/recreational fishing and aquaculture. You can definitely learn a thing or two about fish in this project! GARDENING This is the perfect project for the plant enthusiast. You’ll learn an abundance of skills and knowledge related to plant life and gardening. Topics covered include: parts of the plant, how a plant grows, plant classification, harvesting, storing and inspecting. GREEN THUMBS This project focuses on the garden as a whole, rather than the individual plants within it. You’ll learn how to plan out the perfect garden, how to prepare the plot, how to plant the garden and how to keep your garden in tiptop shape. The project is called Green Thumbs for a reason! MACHINES & MACHINE SERIES The Machine Series is an update of the original Machines material, including projects on the following: oxyacetylene welding, electricity, simple machines, small engines, rocketry and shielded metal arc welding. POTATO Potatoes are amazing. They can be used for cooking, fuel, arts and crafts and so much more! In this project you’ll learn everything about potatoes from their rich history, to potatoes on the farm, and potatoes in the kitchen. This awesome vegetable really does deserve a project of its own. SEWING – WITH FLEECE This project is great for both beginner and experienced sewers. You’ll learn about fleece fabric selection and patterns, how to cut and mark fleece, how to sew fleece and how to create fun fleece projects of your own. A handcrafted soft and cuddly fleece blanket is just around the corner. TECHNOLOGY SERIES This series focuses on three areas: discovering presentations, discovering digital cameras and exploring technology. A wide variety of material is covered within each project to give you a good introduction to the topic at hand. INTRODUCING: THE CLOVERBUD PROGRAM The Cloverbud program is an opportunity for youth ages 6–8 to learn about all facets of 4-H Ontario projects. This exciting addition to 4-H Ontario is a hands-on, activity-based program that covers a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, food, crafts, lifeskills, environment and science. By participating in the Cloverbud program, participants are able to get a taste for the topics covered in 4-H projects while developing an understanding of 4-H values. Cloverbuds provides “Learn To Do By Doing” activities and is delivered by 4-H volunteers. 4-H Ontario provides program material to volunteers who have decided to run Cloverbuds in their area. If you’re interested in leading Cloverbuds in your area, or if you would like to know if there is an active Cloverbuds program in your Association, contact your local Coordinator, Volunteer support, or the 4-H Ontario office at 1.877.410.6748. “The kids are just so excited to be doing something new and to learn about the topics and participate. It makes planning the meetings really easy and fun!” – April Sloan, Grenville 4-H Volunteer 2013 4-H ONTARIO RESOURCE GUIDE 17
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