Held in each year at the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus in Feburary. The program is designed for enrolled UConn 4-H’ers ages 7-18, parents and 4-H leaders, and is also open to Out-of-State & unenrolled 4-H members. Examples of workshops include wool & fiber evaluation, sheep quiz bowl, evaluating sheep parts and health and more!
Register early as sessions fill quickly. There is no guarantee on session assignment. Schedule subject to change. All participants, both youth and chaperones, must pay a non-refundable $15 each. DO NOT bring a sheep. Each youth MUST have a chaperone to supervise & support them. If a parent/guardian will not be accompanying a youth, the chaperone must have a 4-H Member Health Form in their possession signed by the youth’s parent/guardian. Due to the short lunch break, participants should bring a nut-free lunch.
February 7, 2026. 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Ratcliffe Hicks Arena – UConn Storrs, CT Designed for youth ages 7-18, parents/guardians and leaders.
*Each youth MUST have a chaperone on the premises. If a parent/guardian will not be accompanying a youth participant to UConn 4-H Sheep Day, the adult accompanying each youth must have a 4-H Member Health Form in their possession signed by the youth’s parents/guardian. The health form is available at s.uconn.edu/4hhealthform.
*Lunch will not be provided, and we ask all participants to bring a peanut-free lunch.
Registration
Option 1: Register and pay via credit card using the link in the button above. Scroll down to the 4-H Sheep Day Store to complete registration. You can register multiple people, Lunch is not provided. No forms need to be mailed in.
Option 2: Print off section below & mail check payable to UConn. Please note 4-H Sheep Day in the memo line.
Send to Matthew Syrotiak, State 4-H Office, 1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4134, Storrs, CT 06269-4134
Schedule of Events
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Event Check in
Arena Floor
9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Arena Floor Activities
Close-toed shoes are required. Dress appropriately for cool weather.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Bring Your Own Peanut-Free Lunch
1:00 pm-2:30 pm: Classroom Activities
Activities: (subject to change)
Sheep Health, 4-H Project record keeping & goals, Quiz Bowl practice
Please contact Bonnie Kegler at bonnie.kegler@uconn.edu if you have questions.
Non-enrolled Participant Packet
Not an enrolled UConn 4-H member? Complete our "Non-enrolled Participant Packet" and register to attend