Demo: "All 4-H Projects"

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Description: Using posters, displays and other visual aids, youth prepare and deliver a presentation on any topic. Youth may choose to use either a demonstration format or an illustrated talk. In a demonstration format, the child shows or demonstrates the steps to make a final product. In an illustrated talk, the member provides information about a topic, without actually demonstrating how to make a product. Youth can give their demonstration on any 4-H project topic.

Dates: Youth can schedule an appointment with Wendy Rees (399-8202) to compete on one of the following contest dates. Appointments will be scheduled in 15 minute intervals. Once an appointment has been scheduled, youth must either participate or cancel at least one week in advance. If they are a no show for the contest, they will not be allowed to reschedule to compete in that specific contest.

Wednesday, April 18 (2:30-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 16 (2:30-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 30 (2:30-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 13 (2:30-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 20 (2:30-7 p.m.)

Eligibility: Grades 3-12

Team or Individual: Individual or teams of two.

Time Limits:

Juniors and Intermediates: 5-10 minutes
Seniors: 10-15 minutes

Resources:

VHS/DVD: Check out our 4-H demonstration video from the 4-H office.
Fact Sheet: Eye-Catching Visual Aids for 4-H Demonstrations
Fact Sheet: Giving a 4-H Foods Demonstration

Judging Criteria: Demonstrations are judged using this criteria.

Awards: Each youth earns a blue, red or white ribbon or certificate based on the Danish judging system:

· Blue (excellent): 90-100 ($3 clover bucks)

· Red (good ): 75-89 ($2 clover bucks)

· White (fair): 74 and below

Youth may call the 4-H office the following day to find out thier placings; awards will be mailed.

Next Steps:

County youth in 9th-12th grades who earn a blue ribbon in the county contest will be invited to compete during State Contests in July.