Outreach Information
Maryann Fusco-Rollins
Extension Educator
4-H and Youth Development
Tolland County Extension
24 Hyde Ave., (Rt.30)
Vernon, CT 06066
County Resources
Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Ad and Sponsorship Campaign
Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Ad & Sponsorship Campaign
Sponsorship Form
Rules & Regulations
Sponsor Tally Sheet
Our Goal:
We’re aiming to raise $15,000 or more to support the fair! We need every 4-H member’s help to meet this ambitious goal, so let’s work together to make it happen!
Key Information:
- The official turn-in date for sponsorship forms is April 26, 2025 at the Tolland Agricultural Center (24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT 06066).
- If you can’t make it to the turn-in date, please ensure your forms are submitted to the Tolland County Extension before April 26, 2025.
- Sponsorships will still be accepted after the turn-in date, but please note that prizes will not be awarded for late submissions.
Let’s make this year’s fair the best one yet by meeting and exceeding our fundraising goal! Thank you for your continued support, and don’t hesitate to contact the 4-H office at 860-875-3331 if you have any questions.
Tolland County 4-H Food Revolution Summer Program
Tolland County 4-H Food Revolution Summer Program
Do you love food and science? Have you ever wondered how your favorite meals fuel your body? Spend a week with us exploring the world of food through cooking, crazy fun experiments plus tons of other interactive activities. It’s a week of delicious discoveries, hands-on science, and non-stop fun—you won’t want to miss it!
When: Monday-Friday July 21-25 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Tolland County Agricultural Center (TAC)
24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT 06066
Cost: $350
Bring your own lunch and a water bottle. Refrigeration and a microwave are available.
Registration Deadline is July 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Register at: s.uconn.edu/20254htcfr
Calling All 4-H'ers Ages 13-18!
Are you ready to take on a leadership role and make a difference at the Food Revolution Week Camp? We are looking for enthusiastic 4-H members to apply as Counselors (youth 16-18 years old) or Counselors-in-Training (youth 13-15 years old). Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain experience, build your leadership skills, and have a blast!
If you have a passion for food, cooking, and teaching others, this is your chance to be a part of something amazing. Applications are now open!
Tolland County 4-H Fair
Tolland County 4-H Fair
August 8-10 2025
Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT, 06066
Volunteer Resources & Fact Sheets
Volunteer Resources
- End of Year Club Report and Financial Summary
- 4-H Policies and Guidelines
- Tolland County 4-H Fair Association Handbook
- Becoming a Volunteer of Record with UConn Extension 4-H.pdf
- Health Form.pdf
- Instructions to Access UConn Minor Protection Training.pdf - Z Suite Enrollment System:
- UConn 4-H Chaperon Guidelines.pdf
Fact Sheets
- 4-H Funding.pdf
- 4-H Project Areas.pdf
- Challenging Personalities.pdf
- Communication.pdf
- History of 4-H.pdf
- Parent Do's and Don'ts.pdf
- Special Needs and Diversity.pdf
- The 4-H Volunteer.pdf
- Understanding 4-H Judging.pdf
- Virtual Connections.pdf
- Ages and Stages.pdf
- Explorers.pdf
- Program Planning.pdf
- Virtual Meeting Games.pdf
- Procedures for Handling Funds.pdf
- 4-H Organization Chart.pdf
- 4-H County Fairs Fact Sheet.pdf.pdf
Mental Health First Aid
For more information about Mental Health First Aid Training and to register for trainings visit https://cahnr.uconn.edu/extension/mental-health-first-aid/
Forms & 4-H’er Resources
Forms
Verification forms
- Large Animal Verification Forms
- Small Animal Verification Forms
- Small Engine Verification Form
- Verification Form Checklist
- Animal Project Verification Form Guidelines
- Animal Verification Policy on Late Forms
Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Applications
4-H Award Applications
Beverly Vrendenburg Outstanding 4-H Youth Horse Program Recognition Form
Tolland County 4-H Fair Resources
2024 Tolland County 4-H Fair Premium Book
General Resources
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 .pdf
3) Completed UConn 4-H Health Forms.pdf, carried by authorized 4-H Volunteer traveling with youth and returned to 4-H Office post-trip.
Risk Management Planning Guide.pdf
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.
Calendar
Calendar
Save the date: Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 6:45 pm (held at the Tolland County Extension Center), except for July when there are two meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
We ask that clubs do not schedule their meetings on the second Wednesday of the month to allow for 4-H members and volunteer to join Fairboard. If your club does not have a member on Fairboard please consider sending someone from your club to attend Fairboard meetings and report back to your club.
April 18-May 5: Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
April 25: TAC BINGO Night
April 26: Sponsorship Ad Campaign Turn in (10 am - 2 pm at TAC)
May 1: Verification forms due to dairy cattle, beef, horse
Deadline to enroll in 4-H (in order to show in 4-H fair)
May 3: UConn 4-H Dog Clinic, TAC
June 1: Verification forms due to dog, rabbit, cavies, goat, swine, working steer, llama, alpaca, poultry, sheep & small engine
June 27: UConn 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, Durham Fairgrounds
July 13-19: UConn Bug Week
July 21-25: Tolland County 4-H Food Revolution Summer Camp
August 8-10: Tolland County 4-H Fair
Newsletters
Weekly Newsletter
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Enroll in 4-H Using Z Suite
Enroll in 4-H Using Z Suite
Enroll now for the 2024-2025 4-H year!
Z Suite 4-H Enrollment System Instructions
Join 4-H
Join 4-H
Youth interest form