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Meade County 4‑H Communications Projects

Open to all Meade County 4‑H members in grades 4–12, the 4‑H Communications Projects help youth build confidence, organize thoughts, and clearly express ideas. Whether participating in the County Written Communications Contest or the County Speech & Demonstration Contest, county participants have the chance to advance to area and state contests. These programs help youth develop essential writing and public speaking skills that benefit them in school, future careers, and everyday life.

Important Dates at a Glance

• Written Communications Deadline: April 1
• County Speech & Demonstration Contest: April 27
• Area Contest: May 5 - Grayson County Extension Office
• State Contest: July 1 - Location TBD

County Written Communications Contest - Click Here

The Kentucky‑H Written Communications Project helps youth strengthen writing skills while learning to communicate ideas clearly and creatively. Participants choose from a variety of writing classes and submit original work.

Classes include:

• Poetry
• Original Monologue
• Press Release
• Public Service Announcement
• Songwriting
• “What 4‑H Means to Me” Essay

How to Submit:
Submitting your project is easy! Send your written entry, along with a cover page and statement of authenticity, to our 4‑H agent, Rebecca Wilkins, at rebecca.wilkins@uky.edu by the written contest deadline.

County Speech & Demonstration Contest — Click Here

The Kentucky 4‑H Speech and Demonstration Project helps youth develop effective public speaking skills. Participants prepare a speech or demonstration on a topic that interests them, learning to organize their ideas, speak clearly, and become more comfortable presenting in front of an audience.

How to Submit:
Send your speech or demonstration registration, along with a cover page and statement of authenticity, to Rebecca Wilkins at rebecca.wilkins@uky.edu.

Cloverbud Camp is a fun-filled adventure for children aged 5 to 8 and their families. Join us at West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, July 24-26, 2026. 

The fee for each Cloverbud camper is $170. The adult fee is $160. Details and all required paperwork can be found in the Cloverbud Camp Packet.

We invite youth across Kentucky to participate in this year’s creative art contest. Young artists are encouraged to think creatively about how agriculture shows up in their daily lives and communities, then draw and color in their provided county outline. Each county Extension office will select one winning entry to be featured in a special display at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair.

1. Create your artwork. Click here: Meade County Outline Coloring - Blank
2. Fill your county outline with drawings that show how agriculture is present in your community. Use color, creativity and imagination to bring your county to life.
3. Submit your entry: Return completed artwork by scanning and emailing or dropping off your coloring sheet to the Meade County Extension Office or scanning and emailing it directly to your Extension agent. Submit your entry by June 1, 2026.