Location
Contact
Jennifer Cushman
Hartford County 4-H Educator
Exchange Building - Suite 262
Building 4
270 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT, 06032
(860) 409-9050

County Resources
Calendar
Calendar
January 27: Healthy Mind Train the Trainer Workshop - Middlesex County Extension Center
January 28: Healthy Mind Train the Trainer Workshop - Virtual Training January 30: Healthy Mind Train the Trainer Workshop - Litchfield County Extension Center February 4: Trivia Night - Benefitting the UConn 4-H Horse Program - UConn Extension Center, Haddam - Register by January 20th February 11: UConn 4-H Regional Public Presentation Competition - Register by 2/6/23 February 11: Dairy Judging Workshop - Registration limited to first 50 participants February 11: Hartford County 4-H Camp Registration Opens for Campers and Teen Counselors February 15: Northeast Region Volunteer Training February 17: 4-H Fair Association Meeting March 5: Food & Nutrition Show Registration Due 2/24 March 9 - March 13: Ignite by 4-H (formerly Summit) March 11: UConn 4-H Dairy & Beef Day RegistrationDue 2/17 March 17: 4-H Fair Association Meeting March 25: Public Speaking Contest Finals April 12: UConn 4-H Citizenship Day April 14 - April 19: 4-H Conference. Crystal City, VA April 21: 4-H Fair Association Meeting April 29: State 4-H Horse Program, Storrs Campus - Entry Deadline March 1st May 1: Cattle & Equine Verification Forms Due May 19: 4-H Fair Association Meeting June 1: All other animal Verification Forms Due June 16: 4-H Fair Association Meeting July 21: 4-H Fair Association Meeting August 18 - August 20: Hartford County 4-H Fair |
General Resources
Forms
Service Awards
Service Awards
Recommendations deadline is now JUNE 15th
Hartford County 4-H Fair Association
Hartford County 4-H Fair Association
Hartford County Meetings are held on the third Friday of every month, except August, September, and October.
Attend a Hartford County 4-H Fair Association Meeting to learn more about the fair, provide input in planning and participate in the planning process. Save the date for these upcoming meetings and check your newsletter for more details.
February 17th
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
June 16th
July 21st
4-H Fair
2023 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
Friday, August 18th
Saturday, August 19th
Sunday, August 20th
2022 Hartford County 4-H Fair Premium Book
4-H Fair Sponsorship Campaign
2022 Goal is $40,000
Small Animal General Knowledge Resources
Small Animal General Knowledge Resources
Record Books
Record Books
UConn 4-H Record Book Materials: https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/record-book-materials/
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm
OUR MISSION
Inspire children and adults to engage in, learn about, and enjoy agriculture, science, and the natural environment.
Upcoming Events:
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
March 4th – Pancake Breakfast
March 18-19 – CT Maple Weekend
June 23rd – Party in Plaid
July 23rd – Blueberry Jam
October 14th – Fall Festival
Visit Our Website to Learn More
Hartford County 4-H Camp
CAMP DATES 2023
Session | Dates |
Bring Your Own Horse Camp | June 18 - June 24 |
Mini Camp | June 21 - June 22 |
Week 1 | June 25 - July 1 |
Week 2 | July 2 - July 8 |
Week 3 | July 9 - July 15 |
Week 4 | July 16 - July 22 |
Week 5 | July 23 - July 29 |
Week 6 | July 30 - August 5 |
Week 7 | August 6 - August 12 |
News
Enroll in 4-H Using Z Suite
Enroll in 4-H Using Z Suite
The Z Suite Enrollment System for UConn 4-H families and volunteers is now open.
Guidelines for In-Person Activities (Updated)
Guidelines for In-Person Activities (Updated)
-All 4-H activities must adhere to local and state guidelines as well as those of UConn.
-REMEMBER: Six foot spacing and masks are required indoors, highly recommended outdoors!
*Please email the 4-H Office prior to planning activities to obtain updates on current restrictions.
REMINDER: Prior to ALL in-person 4-H activities, signed safety plans MUST be emailed to the 4-H Office for review.
UConn Extension has developed a safety plan. This document references various aspects of planning that you need to be cognizant of as you re-engage in face to face programming. Where the plan asks for a faculty or staff member, you as a registered 4-H volunteer may list your name. You are encouraged to work with 4-Hers to complete the form.
A completed copy of this form needs to be submitted to the 4-H Office and kept on file with each club/4-H group in case there is a positive. Please note it is critical that a list of all individuals present are recorded on an attendance sheet. This includes speakers, family members, volunteers, etc.
ACCESS THE FORM
Please email Jennifer Cushman with any questions. In accordance with University guidelines, we continue to work remotely.
UConn Hartford County 4-H Advisory Committee Award Program
UConn Hartford County 4-H Advisory Committee Award Program
Forms & More Information
UConn Robotics
UConn Robotics
Record keeping is an important part of the 4-H experience. 4-H members are encouraged to keep records as part of their leadership experience. They present a picture of their growth and development as a 4-H member. With this in mind a new 4-H robotics record sheet has been created to help 4-H robotics members keep track of their activities, awards and goals. Record books come in handy as you begin to apply for awards such as National Honor Society and apply for college. We hope you will give them a try. Please note that in order to be considered for 4-H medals, awards, and national trips, you must complete the robotics record sheet and pair it with the yearly project record. If you have any questions, please contact your local 4-H educator.
4-H Volunteer Reminders
Verification & Lease Forms
Lease and verification forms for 2020 have been updated. Please visit https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/forms/ for updated forms in word and pdf.
Club Field Trips
Traveling out of state or overnight? As you prepare for your travel, there are three documents needed in the 4-H Office for overnight/out of state travel:
The first two items are requested two weeks prior to the trip/as soon as qualification is determined.
1) Itinerary with locations and names of all attendees
2) Completed Risk Management Plan
3) Completed UConn 4-H Health Forms, carried by authorized 4-H Volunteer traveling with youth and returned to 4-H Office post-trip.
Risk Management Planning Guide
If you have any additional adults who will be chaperoning, please let us know ASAP, to allow for ample time for screening. Please keep in mind that a registered 4-H volunteer must be in each vehicle if transportation is provided as part of the club activity.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the 4-H Office.