Southeast Alaska District
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Southeast Alaska 4-H Clubs
To register contact Tracy at 747.7509 or tracy@sitkawild.org.
Alaska way-of-life Hiking Club Every Tues. of summer at 1 p.m. Each week participants will explore a new trail and harvest wild edibles. Hikes will increase in length and difficulty each week. Members will get outside and learn the Alaska way-of-life! Location is TBA. In partnership with 4-H, SCS, and the Boys & Girls Club.
Gardening Club Every Wed. of summer 3:30–4:30 p.m. at St. Peters Fellowship Farm. Participants will get their hands dirty, have delicious fun and explore the life of plants. In partnership with SCS and 4-H.
Fishing Clinic Participants will learn how to cast, assemble a rod and reel, gut and fillet fish, make spinners, and practice fishing in fresh and salt water. Ages 6-7: August 17 & 24. Ages 8-12: July 6 & 13. Fridays at 1 p.m., location TBA. In partnership with 4-H, SCS, and ADF&G.
News
Registration for the 4-H Sustainable Harvest Camp is open! This is our third year offering a residential camp experience for youth ages 11-18 (Middle and High School) and we are very excited to be moving to the Eagle River Scout Camp facility for even more exciting harvest opportunities and fun activities!
Please tell your family and friends that registration is open. We only have openings for 32 campers this year so if interested, contact us soon! The dates are Monday August 12 until Thursday August 15th. For the registration forms, scholarship information and camp checklist please call us at 796-6221 or email Susie at susie.wilkie@alaska.edu.
★ Youth Scholarship Program FY13
Accolades for Some of Our Outstanding Volunteers!
Bruce Bowler, Volunteer Leader of the 4-H Shooting Sports Club, was one of twenty finalists for the 2011 Citizen Service Before Self Honors by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Diana Stevens, Volunteer Leader of the 4-H Shotokan Karate Club, is a 2011 Woman of Distinction honoree for the AWARE organization (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies).
Ken Coate and Linda Coate, Volunteer Leaders of the 4-H Outdoor Skills Club, have recently been announced as 2010 Volunteer Instructors of the Year with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game Hunter's Information and Training Program.