Ward County 4-H

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Ward County 4-H Welcome to the Ward County 4-H page. This is where you can ask questions and keep up-to-date with what is happening with Ward County 4-H.

Youth Opportunity: 4-H Livestock Judging, Crops Judging, and Hippology11/08/2026Beulah
10/29/2026

Youth Opportunity: 4-H Livestock Judging, Crops Judging, and Hippology
11/08/2026
Beulah

This fall, bring a little 4 H spirit to your front porch with our free 4 H pumpkin stencils! Because 4 H is all about le...
10/26/2026

This fall, bring a little 4 H spirit to your front porch with our free 4 H pumpkin stencils!

Because 4 H is all about learning by doing, whether that's growing something, building something, trying something new... or carving the perfect pumpkin.

Here's to helping more young people get their hands on experiences that help them learn, grow, discover what they can do, and become Beyond Ready for whatever comes next.

Happy carving! 🎃

Download from National 4-H Council Link: https://d575jk04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/UD+113/d575jk04/VX43CN33XbRNW7wH_jt8sMVzhW8GDvjX5WCfq1N28qGwC2_3wqW7lCdLW6lZ3mpN2czxxT22mYbW7XW7G_3vkDsPW4yQHhw8tHt-rW1p8h9Z50RtMKW7B_7Qj8qHqTTW1hlSby2M94JrVBlcdg8KQ8W5W34HXMg814g5bW6Xwdql7H5nh7W7064PJ64brDtW1rp2cC2yXg7qW1CNf3h7hJCfyW567WxP1NXzR6W7Yk_YJ4dVCKKW27n-Zk3QC3YhW1RRdW35HxZnCW6ZG00B3gks3wW7xRfRL85L_NzW6_s7Yr421RHzW53tS_T5GbrvPN7kfT-6frxRRW1z551c8KnDS7W2Zgn9n5Hrt46W5zc8kf2x1B_nd8D31604

10/26/2026

Ward County 4-H Indoor Archery Team

Are your youth 4-H youth (ages 8 to 18) interested in the winter indoor archery season?

Through 4-H Shooting Sports, youth learn marksmanship, safe and responsible use of fi****ms, principles of hunting and archery, and much more. Program activities and adult mentorship provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. NDSU 4-H Shooting Sports Website

Requirements to participate:
• Must be 8 years old as of January 1st
• Must be an enrolled Ward County 4-H member
• Must be enrolled in ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Shooting Sports project area
• Event Registration for Participation in 2026-2027 Shooting Sports must be completed on 4honline.com

Kickoff Meeting - Sunday, *** TO BE DETERMINED ***
anytime between 3 pm to 6 pm at Souris Valley Bowmen indoor range (6705 County Road 12 West, Minot ND 58701)

At the kickoff meeting you will:
• Register
• Complete the Souris Valley Bowmen Waiver Release form
o this form will be available at the range, but filling it out ahead of time helps speed up the process
• Select your regular practice flight time
o 3 pm
o 4:30 pm
• Choose your shooting discipline
o Barebow
o Freestyle
• Open shooting opportunity

Note: Equipment is provided, or members may bring their own (subject to inspection)

Keep informed by checking for updates by checking your email regularly and follow on Facebook at:
page: Ward County 4-H Shooting Sports
page: Ward County 4-H
page: Souris Valley Bowmen

10/26/2026

Ward County 4-H Air R***e Team Kickoff Meeting - Saturday, December 5, 2026

Are your 4-H youth (ages 8 to 18) interested in Ward County 4-H Air R***e?

Shooting sports helps youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of fi****ms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. Program activities and adult mentorship provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. NDSU 4-H Shooting Sports Website

Requirements to participate, must:
• be 8 years old as of January 1st
• be an enrolled Ward County 4-H member on 4honline.com
• be enrolled in ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Shooting Sports project area
• be accompanied by at least one legal guardian
• have completed, Event Registration for Participation in 2026-2027 Shooting Sports on 4honline.com
• complete Minot R***e and Pistol Club Release form – available at meeting

Kickoff Meeting - Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 8:30 am or 10:30 am
at the Minot R***e and Pistol Club Indoor Range (1600 62nd St SW, Minot, ND 58701)
 Please RSVP to Coach Nathan Sutton the names of your youth that will be attending by text 1-406-925-9341 or email [email protected]

• Limited equipment is available for use at the club, or members can bring their own which is subject to inspection to verify permissible use
• Air ri**es and pistols allowed can shoot .177 caliber pellets at a velocity of 600fps or less
• Targets are provided for each discipline
• Practice Flights are currently at 8:30 am and 10:30 am -- subject to change depending on the number of shooters (at least one parent or legal guardian are required to remain for the duration of the practice)
• Practice sign-ups are sent out weekly to verify flights will have space
• Categories are split up by age to include Beginner, ages 8 to 10; Junior, ages 11 to 13; and Senior, ages 14 to 18
• Beginners shoot from a sitting position off a bench rest
• Juniors and Seniors compete shooting from three positions of standing, kneeling, and prone
• All participants are required to register for MRPC Junior Shooting to enable use of the range. Annual Junior dues $20 for the first child of each family and $10 for each additional shooter.

Keep informed by checking for updates by checking your email regularly and follow on Facebook at:
page: Ward County 4-H Shooting Sports
page: Ward County 4-H

Hello Ward County 4-H Families: As mentioned in Volume 2026-27.2 Consolidated Email, Ward County 4-H will be hosting sev...
10/26/2026

Hello Ward County 4-H Families:

As mentioned in Volume 2026-27.2 Consolidated Email, Ward County 4-H will be hosting several fundraisers to support the 2027 Achievement Days Premium Pool. These fundraising efforts help provide premiums to recognize our members' hard work and accomplishments.

Annual Fundraising Participation Requirement, as outlined in the Ward County 4-H Policy Manual: Regular and Freedom members must participate in at least one county fundraising event each year. Cloverbuds are not required to participate. Members who do not participate in a county fundraiser will forfeit 50% of their Achievement Days Premium Pool.

Our annual cash raffle provides an opportunity to support the Achievement Days Premium Pool while offering 31 chances to win, with prizes ranging from $100 to $500 for each day of January 2027! Member Participation Requirement: Each member, not each family, is responsible for one book of 10 cash raffle tickets to receive fundraising credit. Cloverbuds are exempt from this requirement.

• Ticket price: $20 per ticket
• Maximum number of tickets available 2,000
• Tickets Available: now through December 15, 2026
• Drawing Date/Time: December 18, 2026, at 2 pm
• Drawing Location: NDSU Extension Office, 900 13th Street SE, Minot
• Need not be present to win

Winners for each January date will all be drawn on December 18 and kept secret until the day. Winners will be announced daily at 2 pm during January on the Ward County 4-H page. Winners will also be notified by phone on weekdays.

Ticket Book Pick-Up:
• Now through December 15, 2026
• Location: NDSU Extension | Ward County, 900 13th Street SE, Minot
• Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
• The Extension Office will be closed November 11, 26, and 27
• Club leaders may pick up ticket books for their members. Please remember that each book is assigned to an individual member.

Return Deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, by 4 pm
• All funds, ticket stubs, and any unsold tickets must be returned to the Ward County Extension Office by the deadline.
• Please make checks payable to Ward County 4-H.

We want to recognize members who go above and beyond in promoting our cash raffle! Cash prizes will be awarded to the members who distribute the most raffle tickets:
• 1st Place: $100
• 2nd Place: $75
• 3rd Place: $50

Other 2027 Achievement Days Premium Pool fundraisers opportunities are:
• Bake Sale: October 30, 2026 – Halloween theme
• Bake Sale: December 1, 2026 – Countdown to 2027 theme
• Pizza Sales: February 1 through 28, 2027
• Bake Sale: February 19 and 20, 2027 – Winter theme
• Bake Sale: March 17, 2027 – Saint Patrick’s Day theme
• Bake Sale: April 23, 2027 – Spring theme
• Bake Sale: May 27, 2027 – theme to be determined

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-701-857-6450. Thank you for helping promote the Cash Raffle and support Ward County 4-H!

EMILY BURKETT
4-H Youth Development Agent / NDSU Extension – Ward County

Hello Ward County 4-H Families: As mentioned in Volume 2026-27.2 Consolidated Email, Ward County 4-H will be hosting sev...
10/23/2026

Hello Ward County 4-H Families:

As mentioned in Volume 2026-27.2 Consolidated Email, Ward County 4-H will be hosting several fundraisers to support the 2027 Achievement Days Premium Pool. These fundraising efforts help provide premiums to recognize our members' hard work and accomplishments.

Annual Fundraising Participation Requirement, as outlined in the Ward County 4-H Policy Manual: Regular and Freedom members must participate in at least one county fundraising event each year. Cloverbuds are not required to participate. Members who do not participate in a county fundraiser will forfeit 50% of their Achievement Days Premium Pool.

This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming fundraising Bake Sale (Halloween theme) held on Friday, October 30 for the Ward County employees at the Ward County Administration Building…

Drop-off Details:
• When: Thursday, October 29, 2026
o 8 am to 4 pm @ NDSU Extension Office, 900 13th Street SE, Minot
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Our bake sales provide opportunities to fund the Achievement Days Premium Pool while offering buyers treats, and possibility for members to master their project recipes!

Member participation requirement: Each member, not each family, is responsible for contributing two dozen baked goods or one completed recipe to receive fundraising credit. Cloverbuds are exempt from this requirement.

Types of baked goods may include:
• Bars – individually wrapped in baggies or packaged as a whole pan
• Cakes and pies – covered
• Cookies – 3 to 4 per baggie
• Cupcakes – several per plate, covered
• Popcorn balls – individually wrapped
• Other homemade treats are welcome!

Packaging and labeling:
• Cover or wrap all baked goods
• Remove any toothpicks before packaging
• Label each item with recipe name and indicate whether it contains nuts (for example, Chocolate Cake with Walnuts)
• Do not price items, it is free will donations
• To receive participation credit, write the member's name on the delivery box or bag, not on the individual baked goods

Please help us make each bake sale a success by planning ahead and following the packaging and labeling guidelines.

Other 2027 Achievement Days Premium Pool fundraisers opportunities are:
• Cash Raffle: Tickets available now for pick up through December 11, 2026
• Bake Sale: December 1, 2026 – Countdown to 2027 theme
• Pizza Sales: February 1 through 28, 2027
• Bake Sale: February 19 and 20, 2027 – Winter theme
• Bake Sale: March 17, 2027 – Saint Patrick’s Day theme
• Bake Sale: April 23, 2027 – Spring theme
• Bake Sale: May 27, 2027 – theme to be determined

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-701-857-6450. Thank you for your continued support and participation!

10/23/2026

⚡🌽 We've got the ENERGY to make science FUN! 🔬💡

Ever wonder how corn can help fuel our vehicles? Or what happens to carbon dioxide when we store it underground? Join us for an afternoon of hands-on experiments, cool discoveries and a chance to think like a real scientist or engineer!

📅 November 11 | 12:00–3:00 PM CT
📍 Mountrail County South Complex, Stanley
🧒 Open to ALL youth ages 5 and up! (4-H membership is not required to attend) Youth ages 5–8 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
🍕 Lunch included!
💚 Completely FREE thanks to Harvestone Low Carbon Partners!

Register to attend >>> ndsu.ag/4hpowerup

10/23/2026

You cheered on the Bison this past weekend; now meet the rest of the herd next weekend! Join us for Moos, Ewes, and More this Saturday, October 24th from 10AM to 1PM at the NDSU Equine Center!

Come meet the animals that call NDSU home as well as the managers, staff, and faculty who work with and care for them. This fun, family-friendly event is free and open to the public. We hope to see "EWE" there!

10/23/2026

We have two Archery Instructor Trainings this fall!

Register by October 27 to attend the Traill County training!

Learn more about each event and register >>> ndsu.ag/archery26

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Minot, ND
58702

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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