Directions to Shawnee Creek Ranch

Directions to Classic 4-H Day Camp at Shawnee Creek Ranch, Sat, March 30th
starting at 5 pm


In Henderson on Hwy 79, turn south at Kroger on FM 225 and go 6 miles.
Turn right on CR 447,
The ranch is on the left the log cabin home is the first turn in on the left, and the
second turn in goes to the lake.
Watch for signs and take the second drive into the lake pasture.

If you get lost call Rene' at 903-316-1041
See you there! The weather is suppose to be great!

Remember bring camping items, fishing poles and equipment if you have them, and whatever your brood will eat. Also don't forget the bug spray!

Classic 4-H Club Family Day Camp May 30th

Classic 4-H Club to Host Family Fun Day Camp at Shawnee Creek Ranch

Submitted by: Rene’ McCracken, CEP-AgNR

The smell of summer is in the air and kids everywhere are looking forward to the last day of school. This year before you hear the dreaded, “I’m bored” phase that is so popular among our children, mark your calendar for an event guaranteed to knock the boredom right out of the whole family. The Classic 4-H Club of New Summerfield, voted this year to host a Family Fun Day Camp at Shawnee Creek Ranch in Laneville, TX to end this years club activities. Designed with the whole family in mind, there are several activities suited for ages three and up. This event is open to all families despite their membership in 4-H clubs or not.

The Classic 4-H Club is primarily a clover kids club with most members under the age of nine that has been meeting monthly in the New Summerfield Ag Classroom to develop leadership skills and public speaking but mostly to have a great time! Most of Classic’s members were too young to participate in the up-coming week long 4-H Summer Camps. Therefore, when the inspiration of the day camp came from a parent whose little girl loved the idea of camping, the discussion resulted in the first annual 4-H Family Day Camp being scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2009 beginning at 5:00 pm to dark.

Shawnee Creek Ranch will provide campsites, “fishing hole”, hayride, campfire, and petting zoo, for all to enjoy. There is no charge for the day, but you should contact Cooperative Extension Agent, Rene’ McCracken to reserve your spot and get directions to the ranch by May 29, 2009 at 903-683-5416. You should be prepared to, fish, set up a campsite and fire, roast or cook on the open fire, play games, and identify wildlife. Please bring enough food for your family and dress appropriately. The games, prizes and some fishing equipment will be provided. When you call a more complete list of necessary items to bring is available.

Recently, with the cancellation of several camps and activities due to both funding shortfalls or H1N1 flu, including H.S. Estelle 4-H Summer Camp in Huntsville, the alternative of a day camp may be just what the situation asks for. If you would like more information or to RSVP please contact the Cherokee County Extension Office in Rusk, at 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.

April Meeting Tonight

April Meeting Tonight
Thurs, April 16th 6:30 pm.
Location: New Summerfield Ag Classroom

Full Agenda
Discuss What went on at the County Show
Finalize End of Year Field Trip Plans!
Discuss Summer Camp Opportunities.
Discuss Officer Nominations for Next Year.

Please confirm if you are going to be there
Call 903-316-1041 Rene'
Thanks,
Rene'

Next Meeting: Thurs, April 16th, 2009 6:30 pm

Hello Classic 4-H Club,

This month's meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm due to the fact that I cannot get everything done by the previously agreed date of April 2nd. (And that is no April Fool's Joke).

The Livestock Show went well and I know at least the McCracken girls are glad for it to be over.
Samantha grew into her role as Classic 4-H Queens Contestant and won Ms Congeniality! Claire and Audrey McCracken won trophies and blue ribbons with their goats, and Samantha won 4th place with her goat and sold that Saturday for $750 with add-ons. Samantha also took home a blue ribbon for her 2nd place finish in the heifer division. You'll also have to ask Samantha what she learned about showmanship and how she ALMOST won the $500 scholarship there.

I have a few loose ends yet to tie up on the end of the year "field trip/party". I have also been recruiting members for next year. I would like to have our officers for next year in place before our last meeting in April.

Additionally, we have information on Summer Camps both here and away on everything from Cooking and Science to Traditional Week Long Summer Camps with horseback riding and ropes courses.

There a couple of places that I have looked into as field trip destinations. Click on the links below and check them out:
Moore's Farm
Moore's Farm is a teaching vegetable farm, hayride, planting, plowing, grinding corn and making cornbread among other things, cost would be about $5 per person or I may be able to get it done for free to little cost. Located in Bullard,TX.
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari Park
Cherokee Trace is a drive-thru Safari Park located in Ponta. prices per person will include all day pass and is Adults are $14/person and kids ages 3-12 $9/person.


Hope to see you at the April Meeting to plan our end of the year and last meeting in May!
Rene'

March Meeting, Thurs 12th

Hello Classic 4-H Members and Friends.
We have a special guest speaker for our March Meeting on Thrus, 12th at 6:30.
Please call if you are not going to be there because she will be bringing a special snack.

Usual place at New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
See you there!

We will also be wrapping up for the year with only April Meeting left to go.

All those who would like to help sale raffle tickets for the stock show they are $1 each for a chance at 4 $250 walmart gift cards.

Call me if you are going to be there tonight.
903-316-1041

February Meeting, Thurs 12th!

Hello All,

It's time for our Valentine's Meeting!

Remember to bring a friend if you can.

We will be working on finalizing details of the membership drive day, getting rabbits for those who want to show at Cherokee County (Validation Feb 21st!), We will also create special valentines notes for special people in our lives. If you would like to get info on how to raise, select or win showing rabbits click on the picture above.

Bring your favorite snack or chip and dip with recipie if you make it yourself and we will share them with each other.

Remember: Thurs, Feb 12th at 6:30 pm ~ New Summerfield Ag Classroom.

Meeting Reminder: Classic 4-H

It is time for another Classic 4-H Meeting Again.

We will meet at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom
At 6:30 PM on Jan 8th Thurs.

Hope to see you there,

Rene'
903-316-1041