A New Animal Club is now forming in the Milford Area. The first meeting will be held on June 20 at the Pike County Administration Building from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. If you are between the ages of 8 – 18 and are interested in animals, nature, learning new things and having fun, then this is the club for you. If you would like to join the new animal club, please contact the Extension Office. You do not need to own an animal to participate in this program. Activities will include both domestic and wild animals.

**The next meeting is scheduled for July 18.

A Multi-County Teen Training will be held at the Blooming Grove Fire Hall, Thursday, June 21, from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Participants must be thirteen years or older. There is no fee for this event.

Registration is required and should be made by June 1.

4-H Presentation Night is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM on June 28, at the Pike County Administration Building. Presentation categories include: Animal Science, Plant Science, Clothing and Textiles, Engineering, Foods and Nutrition, Natural Resources/Leisure and Economics, Jobs and Careers. There are two age divisions. Junior participants (ages 8 – 12) have 5 – 10 minutes to give their presentations. Senior participants (ages 13 – 18) have 10 – 15 minutes to give their presentations. Ribbons will be awarded and pizza and drinks will be served.

Deadline to register is June 18.

Babysitting Clinic is scheduled for June 30, from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. This program will be held at the Pike County Administration Building, Basement Conference Room. If you are between the ages of 11 – 14 and would like to learn the ins and outs of babysitting, then this program is for you.

The fee for this program is $10/participant and includes resource materials and snacks.

Camp Shehaqua Orientation – For those individuals who will be attending camp for the first time the Pike County Cooperative Extension Office has scheduled a camp orientation for Tuesday, June 26, beginning at 6:30 PM. This program will take place in the Pike County Administration Building Basement Conference Room and will include a slide show, presentation of the camp schedule and a question and answer session.

Interested individuals should register with the Extension Office by June 22.

4-H Day at Red Barons is Friday, July 27 at the Lackawanna Stadium. Tickets are $5.50/person. The deadline to order tickets is July 18.

For more information or to order tickets, please call the Extension Office.

Kidz Kamp is scheduled for August 7 - 9, at the Bushkill Fire Hall. The hours are 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This year’s theme is Nature and is designed for children between the ages of 8 – 13. The cost is $35/participant. Lunch is provided on Thursday. Activities include crafts, games, stories, a special presentation and much more.

For more information or an application, please contact the Pike County or Monroe County Extension Office

District III Horse Show is scheduled for August 18, at the Willowbrook Farms in Northampton County. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:00 AM.

For more information or directions, please contact the Extension Office.

**Pike County is assisting Monroe County with the execution of this program. Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help on August 18 with the District Horse Show, call the Pike County Extension Office to find out how.

Horse Warrior Dudes - For more information on meeting days and times please call the Extension Office.

Hay U Horse Club - Meets once a month at the Lutfy Barn. The hours are from 4:30 PM – 6PM. For directions or more information, please call the Extension Office.

Pumpkin Patch Kids meets in the Bushkill area. Next meeting is scheduled for June 27 at the Smith home. Call Bev at 570-296-3400 if you plan to attend.

Seeing Eye Puppy Club - For more information, please call the Extension Office.

4-H Craft Club meets the second Friday of the month at the Delaware Valley Elementary School Cafeteria. This club is on break for the summer.

4-H Wildlife Club meets every other Thursday at the Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School Cafeteria. The hours are from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. This club is on break for the summer.

We’re 2 Gether 2001 meets in the Greeley Area.

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Show-N-Crow Planning Committee Meeting is scheduled for June 14, at the Pike County Administration Building. The meeting will begin at 5:15 PM.

If you would like to serve on the planning committee and/or plan on attending, please contact the Extension Office

Regional 4-H Development Committee Meeting is scheduled for September 20, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Location is to be determined. 4-H leaders are invited to attend. Meet fellow 4-H leaders, share ideas and learn new things. A lite breakfast and lunch is provided. Transportation can be provided; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend, please call the Extension Office.

**Please Note: There will be a Leader’s Training scheduled for August/September. More information will follow.

WELCOME – The Pike County 4-H program would like to extend a warm welcome to the

• Hay U Horse Club – Leader: Trish Lutfy
• We’re 2 Gether 2001 – Leaders: Isabel Sanchez and Linda Huttman.
  

Pumpkin Patch Kids will hold a meeting at the Smith house on June 27, at 5:30 PM. Hope to see you there.

Seeing Eye Puppy Club is looking for new members/families. Open your hearts and home to a very special puppy. You and your family will raise and care for a puppy until it is old enough to participate in specialized training.

If you are interested in joining this club, please call (845) 856-6538.

Be sure to get your Pennsylvania 4-H Millennium Bean Bear from the Pike County Extension Office.

The cost of this handsome millennium bear is $11.00 (the cost does not reflect postage, if required).

Proceeds will go to support local 4-H/youth programs.

**If your club has something they would like to share, please call the Pike County Cooperative Extension Office at (570) 296-3400 and we will list it in the Club Chatter.