4-H is an organization of leaders building leaders ~ together, we Learn To Do By Doing.
Haldimand 4-H Offers
~New Friends
~New Experiences
~Opportunities
~Leadership Training
~Judging Skills
~Scholarships for Post Secondary School
~Handling Livestock without living on a Farm
Learn about an available project near you
Step 1: to sign up for a particular club, please email
Katherine Hedley, Membership Coordinator katherinehedley68@gmail.com to confirm which clubs you would like to join.
Please include the member’s first and last name in the subject line of the email.
Step 2: After confirming club participation,
register as a member and pay with 4-hontario.ca
PLEASE REVIEW THE REFUND POLICY HERE.
For more information, contact:
Katherine Hedley 905-971-1075
Haldimand 4-H is Registered Charity #83518 7691 RR0001
Haldimand 4-H Calendar
Haldimand 4-H Association Contact Information
President Eugene Tjepkema eugenetjepkema@gmail.com
Vice President Sheila Phibbs sphibbs@rogers.com
Secretary Andrea Iacurti awhyte@yahoo.com
Treasurer Marie Peart treasurerhaldimand4H@gmail.com
4-H Ontario Rep Isabel Miller
Membership Coordinator Katherine Hedley katherinehedley68@gmail.com
Webmaster James McMillan webmaster@haldimand4-h.org
Cloverbud Program
For ages 6, 7, & 8 as of Jan. 1st. We will meet 9 times over the course of the year. Some meetings will be at Canfield Hall on a Wednesday, but we are planning some field trips as well. Topics will include animals, crafts, cooking, having fun and making new friends.
Beef Project
Members will learn to train and care for a beef calf. (Members are responsible for arranging for a project calf.) Meetings held from April to September at various locations in Haldimand.
Dairy Project
Members will be focusing on proper training, fitting and filling your calf for the show. Scheduled meetings will be held at local dairy farms.
Locally Submitted Projects
Miniature Horse Club
Focus on horse care, training, grooming and halter & performance showing. Members are required to have access to and the use of a registered miniature horse.
Rabbit Project
We will meet 7 times over the course of the year. Topics will include rabbit care, showing rabbits and rabbit hopping/agility training. Club achievement will be completed at the Caledonia Fair.
Locally Submitted Projects
Artistic Display
Members will learn how to create an Artistic Display picture using coloured grains and seeds. Meetings will take place at the Canfield Hall. *Please note that there will be extra costs for supplies
Locally Submitted Projects
Barn Quilts
Members will learn how to create a painted barn quilt. Meetings will take place at the Canfield Hall. *Please note that there will be extra costs for supplies which will be determined at a later date.
Careers
Careers in Agriculture
We will be exploring some of the many diverse and exciting career opportunities that exist within the local Agricultural community through a series of guest speakers and site tours. There will be opportunities to ask lots of questions and explore individual interests. All ages are welcomed but this club will be geared specifically towards youth 13 and over.
Locally Submitted Projects
Cut Flowers
Members will plant, grow, cut, arrange and dry flowers, learn about different types of flowers, the importance of soil health, how to care for flowers in the garden, and more! Meetings will involve garden planning, flower types, flower farm tour, planting at leader’s house and at your own home, arranging bouquets, entering in the Caledonia fair, fall cleanup and drying flowers.
Locally Submitted Projects
Field Crops
Members will learn about the various aspects of soil and crops grown in the area. Members will learn how to prepare crop samples to exhibit at shows. Club achievement will include exhibiting 5 crop samples at the Caledonia and Royal Winter Fairs. Club meetings March to August.
On Your Own Project
This club is for senior members preparing for life beyond high school in college, university and the workplace; financial fitness, career prep, everyday things (cooking, shopping, household management), self-care and mental health, volunteering and more. Special guests will share their experiences and perspectives to show members what life can be like “On Your Own”. Must be 15 as of January 1.
Our Heritage Project
Learn about what it was like to live in Haldimand County over one hundred years ago by visiting local museums or heritage events, and participating in hands-on activities. Meetings will begin on Monday February 19th, when we will attend Selkirk Heritage Day. Subsequent meetings will be held bimonthly. Additional Fee $10.
Pizza Project
Meetings late March, April, May. Six two hour meetings where members will learn the art of making a variety of pizzas for everyone to enjoy.
Locally Submitted Projects
Sheaf
Members will learn how to build a sheaf. Achievement will include exhibiting your sheaf at the Caledonia and Royal Winter Fairs. Organizational meeting in March. Meetings to cut grain and build sheaves in July and August.