This summer the kids in the Fauquier community are doing lots of things with 4-H. You read about our Show and Sale earlier in the summer that took place in May. We recently had 4-H Camp and Congress. Back to Back weeks, we had kids at camp and congress representing all the 4-H is and this great community.

The camp is held at the 4-H Center in Front Royal, VA. It was a rainy week with lots of curve balls, but the kids had a fabulous time anyway. The rain kept them out of the pool and killed some of the campfire celebrations, but it certainly cooled the weather down. This year the kids had the opportunity to take lots of different classes taught by staff and counselors. Some of the class options were shooting sports, canoeing, fishing, baking, rocketry, a stem related course, doll making, leather crafts, outdoor cooking, and sports. They also had a daily theme that many dressed up for and nightly activities such as dances, movies, and box car races. Since the rain washed out many of those plans, there were fashion shows and board game tournaments to pass the time.

Congress is a yearly event for older 4-Her's to showcase their efforts in contests, spend time in workshops growing, and even have the opportunity to be tapped as an All-Star. Congress week was a wonderful and we had the honor of having two girls be selected for National 4-H Congress, which you must interview for. We said farewell to our own ambassador and State Cabinet President, but were very proud of all they accomplished this year.

Coming up this summer is the Fauquier Fair Food Challenge where families and teams can compete in an event similar to Chopped on July 11th. For the kids, August 8th and 9th we will have our Farm to Table Camp where we will focus on dairy and grains and learn how to use these to make healthy meals! If you have any questions about any events with 4-H please contact Sarah Sisk at sarahs2@vt.edu.