Club Reports
Club Reporters and 4-H Members: For your short report and pictures of your 4-H activities to be included here please email them to the Morris County 4-H office at morris4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
Teen Council member's Experience
Published on March 27, 2025
Morris County 4-H association and Fair committee enjoyed the presentation last week by Teen Council member Mehul about his experience attending 4-H's National Congress.
Horsin' Around News
Published on March 26, 2025
After some stormy setbacks, the Horsin' Around Club finally kicked off its first meeting of 2025 —under perfect skies! No wind. No snow. No ice. Just sunshine and fresh air.
The kids got right to work, learning how to groom the horses until their coats shined and mucking out stalls like pros. Of course, the horses got the best deal of the day—plenty of candy cane treats as a sweet reward!
Buckanears' New Banner
Published on March 19, 2025
Buckanears members created their new banner - which they used last Saturday in the St Patricks' Day parade. And they will be ready for the parade of clubs at the 4-H Fair in July.
More Dogs 'R' Us updates
WOOFminster 4-H Dog Show Report
Published on March 19, 2025
On February 22, 2025, the following Dogs 'R' Us members and their dogs participated in the WOOFminster Dog Show at Somerset 4-H: Corlyn with Bailey, Karina and Katrina with Garu, Aiden with Theo, Norah with Lola, and Maggie with Tucker. Congratulations to the winners:
Obedience, Pre-novice B: 2nd for Theo and 4th for Tucker.
Junior Showmanship grades 7-9 Novice: Maggie 1st and Aiden 3rd
Junior Showmanship grades 4-6 Novice: Corlyn 2nd
Parade report
Published on March 19, 2025
By Corlyn C., club reporter
Dogs 'R' Us update
Published on February 24, 2025
By Corlyn C., club reporter
4-H Seedlings and Master Gardeners
Published on February 13, 2025
The Busy Bees & Seedlings members learned about winter seed sowing in a container from Christina W., a MorrisMaster Gardener.
We planted milkweed, a native plant important to the Monarch butterfly.
New Tricks at Dogs R Us
Published on January 28, 2025
The Dogs R Us club members have been practicing tricks with their dogs. At the last meeting they taught them to roll over.
Morris 4-H Winter Sports Club off to a good start
Published on January 15, 2025
"So much fun!!!" says Brooks, one of the 70+ club members, after their first day on January 4th.
Busy Bees & Seedlings update
Published on January 15, 2025
At our monthly meeting The Busy Bees and Seedlings learned about the importance of propolis, both for bees' use as well as how humans can use it. We made a first-aid topical tincture that included propolis and beeswax.
Buckanears and Bouncing Bunnies Highlights
Published on January 8, 2025
Dogs 'R' Us Report:
Published on January 1, 2025
By Corlyn C., club reporter
Dumbledorks Club ready for the Holidays
Published on December 18, 2024
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light” -Albus Dumbledore
The Dumbledorks Club made Harry Potter related ornaments.
Happy Holidays from our Dumbledorks family to yours!
Update from the Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry Club
Published on December 13, 2024
November meeting summary:
Club members helped farmer Ashley at Riamede Orchard with spinning and collecting the honey from her hives.
December meeting report by Avery O. 12/3/24
We started by painting some ornaments for the 4H tree. Then Lori talked about her bees. She said she had beetles in her hive. But she squashed them. And she said in the Spring she wants to make candles and chapsticks out of the bees wax. Next we had hot cocoa and played games such as chicken bingo, an egg and spoon race, and team 1 won both times! Go TEAM 1! And the last game we played was called roll and write. It was really fun!!! We are looking for more fun in 2025!!
Happy Holidays from Buckanears and Bouncing Bunnies!
Published on December 11, 2024
The Buckanears small animal club celebrated the winter holidays with games, snacks, and a gift exchange.
Teen Council
Published on December 11, 2024
The Winter Holiday celebration with Morris County 4-H Teen Council last week was a lot of fun!
Dogs 'R' Us Reports:
Published on November 18 and 27, 2024
By Corlyn C., club reporter
Busy Bees Preparing for Winter
Published on November 18, 2024
By Declan M.
"Sigma, we cleaned the bee frames and put wax on because we rizzy."
(Activity at their November club meeting)
Venus Rocket Team update
Published on November 6, 2024
By Mya M. and Mia O.
On Saturday, November 2nd, the ResistoJets Rocketry girls team, Venus, successfully launched their first rocket for the American Rocketry Challenge. The flight was nearly perfect, scoring four points (aiming for zero). The team is continuing to work hard to achieve a flawless score in their next flight. Students in 8th grade and up are welcome to join. For more information, contact resistojetsrocketry@gmail.com.
Buckanears' Club Election
Published on November 6, 2024
Like most 4-H clubs, Buckanears had their election of club officers this month. Congratulations to Declan, President, and Samantha, Vice President!
Dumbledorks October Activities
Published on October 28, 2024
The Dumbledorks club used their creative minds and made wands. They came out so magical
Update from the Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry Club
Published on October 18, 2024
Our first meeting in September was held at Riamede Farm where we talked about our summer adventures, took a walk through the orchard and helped farmer Ashley prune a large row of zinnias! 🌸 We learned why pruning them was beneficial to the production of more blossoms.
Our October meeting was held at Zion Lutheran Church where we elected officers and learned all about eggs!
Dogs 'R' Us Reports
Published on October 18, 2024
By Corlyn C., club reporter
Buckanears Halloween Party
Published on October 16, 2024
In October the Buckanears party in their Halloween finest! See the Facebook post for more fun photos and videos: https://www.facebook.com/MorrisCounty4H
Bouncing Bunnies
Published on October 16, 2024
The new Rabbit Hopping club has a name: The "Bouncing Bunnies" are ready to teach their handlers some hopping skills - or vice versa. We can't wait for a performance at the Fair in the summer, or even before!
Busy Bees & Seedlings
Published on October 16, 2024
Busy Bees / Seedlings Club started out the year learning how to extract honey from frames, and had a great time seeing our bees' hard work coming to a sweet fruition!
We meet the second Thursday of the month at High View Farms, and new members are always welcome. No previous beekeeping or gardening experience necessary.
Teen Council Party
Published on October 16, 2024
Teen Council started off the year with their party in September.
Morris Marksmen - Senior Rifle Competitions
Published on October 6, 2024
By Shannon M., club reporter and photographer
Dogs R Us - working on Fair Entries
Published on June 26, 2024
By Corlyn, S., club reporter
Busy Bees & Seedlings Club update
Published on June 12, 2024
Club report from Busy Bees / Seedlings Club, June 9th:
Today we split a hive and now have a total of 4 club hives. Although we didn't see any queens today, we found evidence that all 4 are active and doing their jobs. Lots of eggs, healthy brood patterns, and orderly bees. We took 4 frames of honey to be extracted soon - this is Maddy W.'s favorite part of beekeeping!
Feathered Friends' Farm Trip
Published on June 12, 2024
The Feathered Friends club members enjoyed a trip to King of Glory Farm last weekend. Look at these adorable pictures.
ResistoJets Team Wins NASA SLI Altitude Award
Published on June 10, 2024
During the 2024 NASA Student Launch Initiative virtual awards ceremony, hosted by the Marshall Space Flight Center on June 7th, NASA presented awards to students from colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, and informal education groups who designed, built, and launched high-powered, amateur rockets and scientific payloads. In addition to the overall winners, other awards were presented for safety, vehicle design, social media presence, STEM engagement, and more.
The Morris County 4-H team from the ResistoJets Rocketry Club won the Altitude Award in the Middle and High School Division. They were just 43ft off their target altitude of 3900ft. Seventy teams worked on this challenge for 8 months, and our team was the only team from NJ and one of 47 who were able to participate in the final launch week events in Huntsville, AL in April. Congratulations Morris County 4-H ResistoJets Team!
You can watch the Awards Ceremony on NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centers' YouTube channel here:
https://youtu.be/lRPdustzuqM?si=kbePaGf3oPJH4VTy&t=734
Teen Council Assembles Fair Road Signs
Published on June 5, 2024
Today Teen Council members assembled the new Fair Road Signs. Get ready to see them around - or better yet, grab the ones for your town and set them up after 4th of July. Thank you Teen Council for getting the signs ready!
Shutterbugs' Club Exhibit
Published on June 4, 2024
Twelve Shutterbugs members have their photos in the current club exhibit at the Roxbury library. The show titled "Animals & Summer" offers a wide range of subjects and styles and will be available to view for the entire month of June. Visit during normal library hours - and get inspired to enter your own photos in the Fair!
Dogs 'R' Us May Reports
Submitted by Corlyn S., published on June 4
Submitted by Corlyn S., published on May 29
Published on May 15, 2024
Dogs 'R' Us was well represented at the Morris County 4-H Public Presentations event on May 11. Four members gave 1st time presentations and second timer, Corlyn, was the youngest room host.
Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry Club's May update
Published on May 15, 2024
By Avery O.
On May 7th we went to Riamede farm. We talked about bees. We learned that bees can grow new queens. Then we went out into the orchard and looked at Ashley's bees. She had a lot! We brought sketch pads and pencils. She told us about the apple blossoms. The she wanted us to draw them. And she said she's planting new apple trees. That's what the Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry 4-H club did at our May meeting.
Excellence Awards for ResistoJets Club
Published on May 15, 2024
The ResistoJets Club received two Excellence in Programming Awards from the NJ Association of 4-H Youth Development Professionals at their May event.
Congratulations to the most out-of-this-world club!!!
Busy Bees & Seedlings
Published on May 15, 2024
At their last meeting, the Busy Bees & Seedlings Club planted seedlings to bring home.
Dogs 'R' Us April meeting
Published on May 1, 2024
By club reporter Corlyn S.
Plants, Pollinators, Poultry Club update
Published on May 1, 2024
In April, the Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry club had a special visit from the Avian Wildlife Center. We learned about "Birds of Prey" and all about the Wildlife Center's work. She brought two owls and a red tailed hawk for us to meet in person! It was a wonderful presentation with lots of questions and interaction from club members. The club filled her car to the brim with donations for the Center!
Shutterbugs activities
Published on April 24, 2024
The Shutterbugs members enjoyed some inspiring experiences in the last months: meeting photographer Ami Vitale after her show at MPAC in the morning, making photograms at the photography department at CCM during spring break, getting a special tour at the Iconic Images Art Gallery in Boonton in the winter, and more. We hope to see many fabulous photo entries at the Fair - from the club members and others!
ResistoJets team at NASA Student Launch in Huntsville, AL
Published on April 17, 2024
The ResistoJets' NASA Student Launch team had prepared for this since August last year, creating and submitting their proposal document, writing review papers, building and testing a sub-scale and full scale rocket, giving presentations to NASA, etc. After many hours of work finishing all the steps successfully, Sean M., Mya M., Nurayn H., Divya K., Garrett G., and Holt E. traveled to Huntsville, Alabama for Launch Week last week. They were the only team representing NJ from both, the Middle and High School teams and University teams, and one of 50+ other groups out of 70 who started. All team's rockets were checked for safety by NAR (National Association of Rocketry) members on Wednesday and Thursday. During that as well as the welcome session, workshops, and a social event, participants met in-person for the first time, or again since last year, the NASA personnel who they knew from emails and presentation over the past 8 months. The Rocket Fair on Friday was buzzing with excitement and members checking out other team's designs and ideas. Launch day started very early on Saturday morning with a drive and hike to the launch field at Bragg Farms. The entertainment value and comradery of news friends soared as high as the rockets - despite the fact that very few payloads (= portion of the rocket used to achieve a mission) were able to fly and even fewer flew successfully because this part of the challenge was so difficult. This year's mission was to bring model astronauts, or "STEMnauts", safely down in something separate and not using a parachute. The ResistoJets had built a remote controlled glider for that.
There is a bit more work ahead of the team to prepare and submit the Post Launch Review document by the end of the month before the virtual awards ceremony in June. Regardless of those details - Congratulations to everyone involved for getting to the final Launch Week in Huntsville and launch your rocket!
If you missed the live stream of the launch on Saturday, you can view the NASA recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-XEfnsUGmU0?si=FrwDNKfdgRjPkQGD&t=22244 (if it starts at the beginning you can fast forward to 6:10:45 for their launch)
Pictures of the event as well as their prep work can be found on the club's website: https://nj4h.space/ and Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/ResistoJetsRocketry4HClub
Dogs 'R' Us training outside
Published on April 17, 2024
By Corlyn S., member of Dogs R Us
Checking on the Bees
Published on April 9, 2024
Busy Bees & Seedlings Club visited the Club Hives yesterday to do a quick check and learned about spring tasks to start the beekeeping season
Dumbledorks Update
Published on March 26, 2024
For the Dumbledorks monthly meeting, the club members used their Harry Potter knowledge and Wizardly brains, to solve crossword puzzles, word scrambles and other fun puzzles. We also made Harry Potter characters with fused beads.
Buckanears make "boo boo bunnies"
Published on March 20, 2024
The small animal club Buckanears had a bunny craft meeting. Members made "boo boo" bunnies out of socks!
Dogs 'R' Us prepares for Woofminster Dog Show
Published on February 28, 2024
Article by Corlyn S. and photos by Liv A. Both are members of the Dogs R Us Morris County 4-H club.
Please also see the Event Report with photos of the club members at the Woofminster Dog Show.
Horsin' Around - In The Snow
Published on February 21, 2024
The 4-H Horsin’ Around club braved the cold and enjoyed some snowy riding at BEAUtifulfarms. The kids were,of course chaperoned by the one and only resident mini-cow, Wendy.
Happy Trails kids.
Plants, Pollinators, Poultry - February meeting
Published on February 7, 2024
By Avery O.
We first talked about how plants help animals. I shared a bit about my family's hoop house. We also talked about the Spring Blossom Festival at Riamede, and some other 4-H events like the March 30th beekeeping presentation at the County College of Morris. We also planted some herbs like cilantro, sage, dill, and basil."
Dogs 'R' Us Club report
Published on February 7, 2024
By Corlyn S.
Plants, Pollinators, Poultry club news
Published on February 7, 2024
By Emmett D. and Avery O.)
We had an author and illustrator come in and read us her book. We also brought in our favorite book related to our club. Some kids even read their book to everyone. Lastly some kids researched a chicken to talk about to the whole club. There was many different species. And that was our meeting. 1/4/24
Mad STEM Scientists and Tech-No Bots Club News
Published on January 31, 2024
Engineering challenges are one of the favorite activities of the Mad STEM Scientists and the Tech-No Bots 4H Clubs, but at our most recent meeting we did some Reverse Engineering. AKA taking things apart instead of building them. AKA destroying old computers to see what they look like inside.
(Have old computers to get rid of? The Mad STEM Scientists and Tech-No Bots are accepting donations of old desktop and laptop computers).
Busy Bees & Seedlings Club
Published on January 24, 2024
The Busy Bees and Seedlings had joint meeting tonight to make lip balm using beeswax from the club hives. Everyone got to take home two kinds
Shutterbugs update
Published on January 10, 2024
Two highlights from Shutterbugs members from the last few months:
"We had lots more ornaments and a bigger tree this year" said Benjamin J. about the 4-H tree that his family decorated with ornaments from all clubs for the Festival of Trees at the Frelinghauysen Arboretum. Members of the club visited the display atthe end of December after taking down their photo exhibit at the Parsippany library.
Christian K. remembers the photo walk at the Living Sculpture Exhibit in November: "My favorite was the guy with the old Polaroid, just like the one I have." He also just gave a club presentation at the January meeting about the history of Polaroid cameras, where he brought his collection for everyone to see and to demonstrate how they work.
Dumbledorks and Radical Racers
Published on January 10, 2024
For the monthly meetings in December, Dumbledorks and Radical Racers both met at the Senior Center.
The Dumbledorks tested their knowledge about Harry Potter by answering Trivia Questions. These kids sure are smart and know their stuff!
Radical Racers took to the road (and the floor) with their super fast RC cars. They were zooming all around and sharing fun information with each other about their individual cars.
STEAM Punks Club Report
Published on December 22, 2023
By Declan M., 7th grade
we built planes out of wood and used hot glue. we also used fun robots, that looked really cool. then we made ornaments for the 4H tree
You can follow the club on Facebook and Instragram too:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1IT_vOviau/
https://www.facebook.com/steampunks4h
PPP club news from December
Published on December 20, 2023
We talked about personal goals and club goals. We played a rowdy game of chicken breed bingo and did some blind chicken treat taste testing to learn more about what you should and should not feed to chickens. Oats, fruit/veggies and yogurt? Yes. Chocolate, oranges and onions? No. 🙂
Dogs R Us Holiday Meeting
Published on December 20, 2023
At their December holiday party the Dogd 'R' Us members played quiz bowl.
Horsin' Around with Dolly
Published on December 13, 2023
Dolly let the kids dress her in her holiday finest at the Horsin' Around meeting.
Thanks Dolly for being such a good horse!
Happy Holidays from Buckanears
Published on December 13, 2023
Buckanears celebrated the holidays with games, gifts, and snacks at their December meeting.
Teen Council Holiday Party
Published on December 13, 2023
Teen Council enjoyed a Holiday party complete with games, pizza, snacks, and a gift exchange.
Good Job party committee.
Curious Critters and Furry Friends' Ornament Making
Published on December 13, 2023
Furry Friends and Curious Critters joined forces at the Mt.Olive Senior center and all had a good time making salt dough ornaments.
Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry November Club Update
Published on December 6, 2023
The Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry club met at Riamede farm to spin honey with farmer Ashley. Everyone took turns. We also volunteered to help winterize the school garden at Old Farmer’s Road elementary school.
Dogs R Us club news for November
Published on December 5, 2023
By Corlyn, club reporter
Tuesday, November 28. Today we had a business meeting and also voted for club officers. We started off by talking about old and new business. Then Ms. Beverly started preparing for our club election.
When Ms. Beverly called out a position anyone who wanted the position would raise their hand. Then we voted.
2023-2024
Eva - president
Evelyn - vice president
Karina - secretary
Charlotte - vice secretary
Aiden - treasurer
Brooke - vice treasurer
Corlyn - reporter
Leah - health officer
STEAM Punks October Club Report
Published on November 29, 2023
By Leigh M., 2nd grade, member
We made a springy cup, so basically we made springs out of paper we used tape to stick in the inside of the cup, and we put one cup on top of the other and the spring was in the middle.
We also did an imagination workout so we printed random lines on a paper so then they could turn it into whatever we want.
It's like the opposite world for 4-H. The kids are in charge. You never expect that.
Dogs 'R' Us - Dog Training Meeting
Published on November 16, 2023
Photos by Liv Armstrong
Last years' members along with many new members doing obedience and agility training indoors.
Morris Marksmen Annual Pumpkin Shoot
Published on November 15, 2023
By Christian K., club reporter
The 4-H Morris Marksmen Annual Pumpkin Shoot happened on November 5th 2023. The pumpkins were graciously donated by Miller’s Hill Farm in Mendham NJ. Everyone had an amazing time! The parents were even able to join the fun.
(Make sure you see all the pictures in the image carousel)
PPP Club's October Update
Published on November 6, 2023
Secretary Emmett's report: "Our club elected officers, made a spooky spider craft and decorated the (Chester) library display case. Everyone brought something to put in and made it awesome. We had an apple snack. " President: Adam D. Vice President: August K. Secretary: Emmett D. Reporter: Andy M. Our next meeting is this Thursday at Riamede Orchard at 1:00 for honey spinning. We will also be volunteering at the Old Farmer's Road Elementary School garden on Sunday November 12th at 2:00.
Dumbledorks Busy Assembling Their New Sets
Published on November 1, 2023
A generous donor gifted The Dumbledorks Harry Potter club with these wonderful Lego sets.
The kids had a great time at their October meeting and really utilized "youth led" as they needed no direction from their adult leaders to handle these.
Halloween Dog Parade
Published on November 1, 2023
On October 24, Dogs R Us had their Halloween party for all members. It was a fun night doing our dog training in costume at Pawsative Experience in Rockaway. Our dogs got lots of treats for doing their tricks!
Buckanears Halloween Party
Published on November 1, 2023
Last month, Buckanears members enjoyed a long standing tradition of a Halloween party for both kid and furry members with activities and treats for all.
Benjamin next to his entry at the Highlands Art Exhibit at the Morris Museum on October 19, 2023 at the opening reception
Published on October 24, 2023
By Benjamin J, Shutterbugs club member
Benjamin J. and Karcsi P., two members of the Shutterbugs 4-H club, have won a photography contest and have their photos on display at the Highlands Art Exhibit in the Morris Museum. The Exhibit includes photos from not just kids but adults as well. Youth contest winners bios for the website are available here: https://highlandsart.org/museum-youth-2023#.
The Highlands reach NY, NJ, PA and CT and many natural resources are located in these areas. They are important because of the resources they provide such as fresh water to locals. The Morris Museum is very generous for giving us a chance to display our best photography in the exhibit. The exhibit will be up in the Morris Museum until November 26th. Come check it out!
Article in "Out & About" features Youth 1st Place winner Benjamin J. with his photo "Jonathan's Woods". Karcsi P. received 2nd Place for his "Great Blue Skimmer". Photos and writeup can be viewed here https://highlandsart.org/museum-youth-2023#. Congratulations to Benjamin and Karcsi!
Archery First Shots
Published on October 18, 2023
By Sean M., Marksmen club president
Photos by Tod O.
This month we've kicked off our 2023-2024 season with first shots in both air rifle and archery! Welcome all new members and here's to a great season!
This past weekend, Morris Marksmen held Archery first shots where our many instructors worked one-on-one with each new member helping everyone have a fun and educational first archery day with our club!
Busy Bees Abuzz
Published on October 18, 2023
Busy Bees Club held its first meeting in September. The club was abuzz with excitement.
Teen Council Party in September
Published on October 18, 2023
Teen Council had a great kick off party in September! The club has many new members and is ready for their projects and opportunities to help at 4-H events.
Marksmen Club Report
Published on October 2, 2023
By Christian K., Marksmen club reporter
October started off with a “bang” for Morris Marksmen as we gained 7 new qualified instructors, 4 for air rifle and 3 for archery. Prior to this weekend, we only had 1 instructor for shotgun, 3 in air rifle, and 4 in archery.
A special mention to two of our new instructors, Sean and Mia, who are junior instructors. Sean is now dual qualified in archery and air rifle. Mia is now qualified in archery.
Our Rocketry team's proposal got selected for NASA SLI 2024!
Published on September 20, 2023
By Sean McConoughey, club president and team captain
The "ResistoJets Rocketry" team from Morris County 4-H has been selected as one of the 20 teams in the High School/Middle School national division for the NASA Student Launch Initiative (SLI). This year, the initiative features 71 teams in total, including 51 from the College/University division, with Morris County 4-H having the only team from New Jersey. The ResistoJets earned their spot through a comprehensive proposal for "Project Stardust," submitted earlier this month.
Read the whole article here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9K8Av_pqDh1jKyoNh2DGjGsDd5kTaP6/view?usp=drive_link
Plants, Pollinators, and Poultry
Published on September 20, 2023
Our first meeting took place at Riamede Orchard to explore the summertime orchard. Farmer Ashley talked to us about pumpkin and watermelon pollination and about apples, of course! We tasted some fresh picked Gala apples and watermelon and were also able to be of service to the farm helping them assemble 200 donut boxes. We welcomed two new members and had 15 children in attendance. Our next meeting is October 3rd at Zion Lutheran Church at 6:15pm.
How to join 4-H
Visit the 4-H Clubs page to see what is available - then email or call the 4-H office to get connected with the club leaders and get you started. You can try a club meeting to see if it is the right fit for you before you enroll. Email: morris4h@njaes.rutgers.edu, Phone: 973-285-8301