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When
3 – 6 p.m., June 9, 2025
3 – 6 p.m., July 24, 2025
3 – 6 p.m., Aug. 29, 2025
3 – 6 p.m., Sept. 5, 2025
3 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12, 2025
3 – 6 p.m., Sept. 18, 2025
Purpose: The event is intended to develop a love for learning that fosters a deeper understanding and encourages hands-on experiences. Also to help 4-H members apply their knowledge in a fun and educational contest and encourage integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and ability to communicate through related activities such as demonstrations, talks, judging events, and the fair. Each event will be hosted at a different location with four rotations and a practicum section.
General Rules:
- This contest will be held in a timed format with alternating practicum stations.
- Each contestant must work independently on their worksheet.
- Individuals can compete in only one age category for high point junior and senior awards.
- The contest will be scored for high point awards.
- Ages: Juniors – ages 8 – 13 years old (must be this age on January 1, 2025)
- Seniors – ages 14 - 18 years old (must be this age on January 1, 2025)
Eligibility: This is an open event, meaning a youth participant does not need to be enrolled in 4-H or FFA to participate. To be eligible they must register for the event within the allotted time. No late entries will be accepted to keep the time rotations on schedule.
Skill-a-thon Topics: The following components will be included in the contest for Novice and Juniors to complete: Breed Identification, Animal Identification, Tool Identification, General Knowledge, FCHS Tools, Nutrition, and Hands on Components. Also included will be questions of Navajo language terminology.
St.Johns- June 9, 2025
Crownpoint- July 24, 2025
Bi-County Fair- August 29, 2025
Window Rock- September 5, 2025
Holbrooke- September 12, 2025
Shiprock- September 18, 2025