OCEAN COUNTY 4-H PROJECT CLUBS 2001/02 - RCE of Ocean ...

Ocean County 4-H ProgramProject Club List..2011/12If you or someone you know is interested in one of these project areas, now is the time to visit the clubsand JOIN THE 4-H FUN! Contact the 4-H Office for further information or questions you would likeanswered. The ultimate goal is preparing tomorrow’s leaders today-call 732-349-1227. 4-H is open to allyouth in grades 4 to 13. Grades K-3 may participate as Cloverbuds if the club leader accepts the youngerchildren. Not all clubs have Cloverbuds as members, as some project materials require older children. Visitthe Ocean County 4-H web site at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu If you find a club your child is interested in,please contact the phone number or e-mail listed. New leaders, volunteers and new project clubs arealways welcome. There is a screening and free training process involved, call for more information or e-mail ocean4h@co.ocean.nj.us DOG CLUBSD.O.G.: Dog Obedience and Grooming meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00 P.M. at O.C.Extension Center. Learn basic commands, grooming tips and participate in dog shows. Contact BarbaraTeymant by e-mail Sajema53@aol.com or call 732-349-1227. Sorry, no Cloverbuds accepted.Puppy Power: Raising a puppy to become “Eyes for the Blind”. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4thWednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the O.C. Extension Center. The puppies are furnished andsupported by Seeing Eye, Inc. of Morristown, NJ. Visit our club website for more information andCalendar of Events www.oc4hpuppypower.com Email: puppypower@oc4hpuppypower.com CallBarbara Semanchik @ 732-349-9143. HOBBIESBowbenders 4-H Archery Club: Regular meetings on the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of each month 6 pm,in Jackson Twp area. Club business meetings are held at the OC Extension Bldg in Toms River.Contact is Frank McGayhey mcgayhey@yahoo.com, call 732-929-4924 or Craig Newmancnewman980@aol.com, call 917-365-4562. Members must be in 4 th grade and up to join this club.O.C. Dirt Devils 4-H Club: Meetings in Toms River at the O.C. Extension Center. Learn about ATVsafety, etc. Contact Leslie & Ken Montanaro 609-660-0402. Members must be in 4 th grade and up to jointhis club. HOME ECONOMICSFantastic 4-Her’s:Learn beginning sewing skills, craft design & basic cooking. Meetings are held the 1 stMon. of each month @4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at O.C. Extension Center. Contact Karen Mansue @markarnj@comcast.net.Messy Makers: Learn how to make many varieties of breads, pizzas, cakes, and cookies from scratch.Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:30 - 12:00 noon, at the Ocean County ExtensionCenter, upstairs auditorium/kitchen in Toms River. Bring monthly recipe ingredients to meeting. ContactMaryAnn@732-349-4524. HORSE CLUBSWe have a variety of horse clubs available in various parts of Ocean County. Most meetings are held at a4-H member’s house or at an available horse barn. Contact the 4-H office and speak with Helen Ferraro,4-H Program Assistant for the horse club nearest you @732-349-1227. Participants must own or have useof a horse.Hoofprints: Meetings are the first Tuesday each month 6:30-7:30 at Argos Equestrian Center, 1250 LaceyRd, Forked River. Contact Mrs. Leslie Sucar @ 908-489-8272 or shyzoo@comcast.net.Paddock Pals: Toms River area horse club – contact Judy Bissey, email: DoubleK4H@aol.com1

Cross Street Riders: Barnegat area horse club- for information contact MaryAnna Forman732-367-3537 or maryanna218@optonline.net LIVESTOCKNew Egypt Aggies: Livestock & Holstein cow care and management in New Egypt and surrounding area,contact Sabrina Brown @609-758-9599.Udder Chaos: General dairy goat care, management and herdsmanship. Meetings are held the 3rdThursday of each month @ 7-8:00 P.M. at the O.C. Extension Center in auditorium. Contact Elsie Quigley@ 732-905-1022. Email: beachbaby159276@aol.com SMALL STOCKAnimal Lovers 4-H Club: Environmental Sciences and some small animals and sewing and meets inManahawkin call Pam Simone 609-597-1654 for meeting times.Critter Craze: Rabbits, cavy (guinea pigs), pocket pets, small animals, etc. Meetings are held the 3rdFriday of each month @7:00 P.M. at O.C. Extension Center. Learn the basic care and management. CallApril Knehr @ 908-420-0236 or Lynn England @732-557-6941Fine Feathered Friends: Learn about how to care for poultry, domestic birds and waterfowl. Clubmeetings are held the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 P.M. The club meets at O.C. ExtensionCenter. Contact Teresa McGayhey teresamcgayhey@yahoo.com or call the 4-H Office 732-349-1227.Noah’s Ark Pet Pals: Learn about rabbits and small animals, handling, showmanship, maintenance, etc.plus Environmental projects. Call 4-H office for info 732-349-1227. There is a waiting list as club is full.Fancy Felines 4-H Cat Club:Toms River meetings held the 1 st Thursday of each month 7 to 8 P.M.,please contact the 4-H Office for further information 732-349-1227Precious Pets:Toms River meetings held the third Friday of each month, 7-9 PM. Crafts, performancesfor nursing homes, community service, animal shelter collections, cloverbuds allowed. Contact DoreenOrlich @ 732-942-0060 for more info. TEENSOcean County Teen Council: The purpose of this organization is to act as a service network andpromotional body in conducting county club activities such as exhibits, fairs, rallies, 4-H camp and specialevents. The Teen Council strives to enhance leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills in the 4-Hyouth. Teen Council is open to grades 9 to 13. It meets the 2 nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 PMbeginning in December. Contact the 4-H office @732-349-1227, Tamara Pellien, County 4-H Agent. 4-H SPECIAL EVENTS4-H CAMPS......Summer camp is open to all Ocean County youths from 9 to 14 years of age. It is locatedin the Northwestern part of New Jersey, Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp in Stokes State Forest.4-H camp is one of the most valuable learning experiences a youngster can have. Campers learn toassociate with children the same age while appreciating the wonder and majesty of the outdoors. Call 973-948-3550 or go to website www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/ Winter Camp in February is available to teens.Ocean County Fair: is the highlight of any 4-H member’s year. It is an opportunity to evaluate 4-H projectwork and recognize accomplishments of youth participating in the program during that year.It is an opportunity for our members to educate the public in the whole 4-H program whiledemonstrating their leadership ability. The Ocean County Fair runs for 6 days in the month of July, visitthe Ocean County Fair website @ www.oceancountyfair.com Fair date is July 10-15, 2012.MISSION STATEMENTThe 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension. 4-Heducational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color,national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait,marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected bylaw. For additional information, contact: Tamara Pellien, O.C. 4-H Agent or ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu.Cooperative Extension encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you need specialaccommodations, have questions about physical access, or require alternate means for program information, please contact yourlocal Extension Office. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3583. revised 02/02/20122