4-H Alberta Intro Club: Explore 4-H – Calgary NW Fall Intro Clubs

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 and 11th, 2024

Time: 1:00-3:00 pm – DAYTIME PROGRAM

Location: Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd NW, Calgary, AB) 

Registration: Open now in the online registration system. Closes October 25th, 2024

Registration Cost: $120 (financial assistance may be available)

Who Can Attend: Youth ages 9 (born 2015)-16 year olds, open to current members and people new to 4-H. Please note – you may only register for one intro club in a calendar year.

BONUS: All Intro-Club members will receive an invitation to join us for a free farm tour on Sunday, November 3rd to the Hartell Homestead. A bus will pick up and drop off. Details will be available prior to the first intro club.

 

What is an Explore 4-H Intro Club: “Learn to Do By Doing” with hands-on activities as you explore a variety of different 4-H projects including Health & Fitness, Food Sustainability, All About Bees, Art, Pottery, Baking with Sourdough, Floral Arranging, and more*!

In just six weeks, you will experience a range of projects and will learn how to run a business meeting, improve your communication & record-keeping skills and make new friends along the way! Through unique projects and activities, you will develop important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This will be an EXPLORE 4-H Club specifically for homeschoolers ages 9 – 16. The club will run for six weeks on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd NW, Calgary, AB) – perfect for families with a lot on the go who want to see what 4-H is all about and have their children explore and learn with other homeschoolers. 

There are only 15 spots available so please register as soon as possible to ensure your child(ren) has a spot. The cost to register is $120 and financial assistance may be available. Registration includes all programming, special guest instructors, workshop supplies, snacks each week and a 4-H bag.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of this NW Explore 4-H Intro Club.

*Workshops subject to change based on availability. List of workshops.

Parent Involvement: Being part of 4-H means that your family will have opportunities to play, work and learn together. In this short six-week intro club, although not mandatory, we encourage parents/caregivers to choose one date that they could attend and support the club. Families will also be invited to attend the last hour of the final date for an achievement celebration.

Financial assistance may be available – please contact introclubs@4hab.com for details.

Note for Current 4-H Members:

This is not a traditional 4-H club. Current members with a diary will get one point for attending the duration of an Intro Club as either completing a project or attending a Provincial event.

Questions? Contact introclubs@4hab.com

Who can attend?

Current and new members in the Calgary area ages 9 (born 2015)-16 year olds, open to current members and people new to 4-H. Please note – you may only register for one intro club in a calendar year.

What is the registration fee?

$120

Financial Assistance may be available – contact introclubs@4hab.com

How can I register?

Current Member Online Registration

New to 4-H Online Registration

*** Registration  Ends October 25th, 2024

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 and 11th, 2024

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EVENING PROGRAM

Location: Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd NW, Calgary, AB) 

Registration: Open now in the online registration system. Closes October 25th, 2024

Registration Cost: $120 (financial assistance may be available)

Who Can Attend: Youth ages 9 (born 2015)-16 year olds, open to current members and people new to 4-H. Please note – you may only register for one intro club in a calendar year.

BONUS: All Intro-Club members will receive an invitation to join us for a free farm tour on Sunday, November 3rd to the Hartell Homestead. A bus will pick up and drop off. Details will be available prior to the first intro club.

 

What is an Explore 4-H Intro Club: “Learn to Do By Doing” with hands-on activities as you explore a variety of different 4-H projects including Health & Fitness, Food Sustainability, All About Bees, Art, Pottery, Baking with Sourdough, Floral Arranging, and more*!

In just six weeks, you will experience a range of projects and will learn how to run a business meeting, improve your communication & record-keeping skills and make new friends along the way! Through unique projects and activities, you will develop important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This will be an EXPLORE 4-H Club specifically for homeschoolers ages 9 – 16. The club will run for six weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm starting November 6th at Hope Lutheran Church in (3527 Boulton Rd NW, Calgary, AB) – perfect for families with a lot on the go who want to see what 4-H is all about and have their children explore and learn with other homeschoolers. 

There are only 15 spots available so please register as soon as possible to ensure your child(ren) has a spot. The cost to register is $120 and financial assistance may be available. Registration includes all programming, special guest instructors, workshop supplies, snacks each week and a 4-H bag.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of this NW Explore 4-H Intro Club.

*Workshops subject to change based on availability. List of workshops.

Parent Involvement: Being part of 4-H means that your family will have opportunities to play, work and learn together. In this short six-week intro club, although not mandatory, we encourage parents/caregivers to choose one date that they could attend and support the club. Families will also be invited to attend the last hour of the final date for an achievement celebration.

Financial assistance may be available – please contact introclubs@4hab.com for details.

Note for Current 4-H Members:

This is not a traditional 4-H club. Current members with a diary will get one point for attending the duration of an Intro Club as either completing a project or attending a Provincial event.

Questions? Contact introclubs@4hab.com

Who can attend?

Current and new members in the Calgary area ages 9 (born 2015)-16 year olds, open to current members and people new to 4-H. Please note – you may only register for one intro club in a calendar year.

What is the registration fee?

$120

Financial Assistance may be available – contact introclubs@4hab.com

How can I register?

Current Member Online Registration

New to 4-H Online Registration

*** Registration  Ends October 25th, 2024

Provincial Event Registration Policies

Payment of Program/Event Fees

  • 4-H Alberta requires that complete registrations are processed through the online registration system, by the registration deadline, and payment in full has been received, prior to acceptance.
  • 4-H Alberta is responsible for setting fees for all 4-H Alberta programs/events. Each program/event has its own fee.
    • All requests for late registration (after the Regular Registration Deadline) will be accepted at the sole discretion of the program lead
    • GST is included in all 4-H program registration fees.
  • 4-H Alberta reserves the right to:
    • Cancel programs due to insufficient registrations or circumstances out of our control;
    • Reallocate applicants to other similar programs based on applicants choice;
    • Refund the entire registration fee if a suitable alternate program is unavailable.

Insufficient Program/Event Payment

  • Registration is not considered complete until full payment is received.
  • Any cheque returned by the bank  must be reissued and processed prior to the program/event start date. Failure to do so will cancel the delegate’s program registration.
  • 4-H Alberta staff will contact the individual requesting full payment in a timely manner following the bank notification.

Program/Event Registration Cancellation

  • A percentage of the registration fee will be retained on all cancellations to help recover costs and administration process:
    • $0-$50 = no fee
    • $51 or more = 30%
    • Contact programs@4hab.com if you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. Physician notes will be requested when applicable.
  • Cancellations received less than 14 days before the program start date will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a delegate replacement is available or extenuating circumstances are at play.

The 4-H Alberta Program/Event Registration Fee Procedure is subject to change at the discretion of the Program Lead.