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CLASS 3 - PLANTS

SECTION 1. GARDEN - (9 - 21 as of January 1/16)

The Exhibition Item for the Garden Project will be 2 varieties of vegetables on one tray (refer to members’ guide as to type and number of vegetables from each variety that is required). EXCEPT at Rural Youth Fair where the total scores from three varieties of vegetables will determine the placings.

NOTE: For Rural Youth Fair, members must exhibit the Pest Control Plan (in a folder with pictures) Garden Plan, Weed Collection and 3 types of vegetables. 4-H certificates and ribbons will be mailed out after the fair. Leader marks for the Leader Inspection must be into the Provincial 4-H Office at least one week prior to the Fair.

3. POTATO PROJECT (9 - 21 as of January 1/16) Members will exhibit three potatoes of one variety of potato of the member’s choice, except at Rural Youth Fair where the two varieties of potatoes (3 of each) will be the exhibition requirement.

NOTE: For Rural Youth Fair, members must exhibit the Judging Class Card, Report Log on Special Project and two varieties of potatoes. 4-H certificates and ribbons will be mailed out after the Fair. Leaders must call in a mark for the Tour at least one week prior to the Fair.

2. FLORICULTURE (9 - 21 as of January 1/16) Members will exhibit a flower arrangement at exhibitions EXCEPT at Rural Youth Fair where the

display box/container and a fresh flower arrangement will be the exhibition item.

NOTE: For Rural Youth Fair, members must exhibit a fresh flower arrangement, a report on special project, the garden plan and the flower box/container. 4-H Achievement Day certificates and ribbons will be mailed out after the Fair. JUNIOR members will grow and exhibit 3 - 5 types of flowers (annuals, biennials or perennials) planted in a display box/container. SENIOR members will grow 4 - 6 types

1st place Garden, Potato and Floriculture exhibit will be judged against each other to determine the “Champion Plant” exhibit.

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CLASS 4 - JUNIOR CRAFTS

(9 - 14 years of age as of January 1/16)

SECTION 1. JUNIOR NATURE CRAFTS

Members will exhibit a pressed flower arrangement or a fruit and nut creation.

2. JUNIOR SEASONAL DECORATIONS

Members will exhibit one table top decoration or one wall or door type decoration suitable for a special holiday 3. EXPLORING CRAFTS

Members will exhibit any one Achievement Day item 4. JUNIOR SCRAPBOOKING

Members will exhibit one page using a 4-H theme … just the one page in page protector. Pages must NOT be in a scrapbook or binder 5. JUNIOR FELTING

Members will exhibit the felted project or wall hanging

CLASS 5 - SENIOR CRAFTS (15 - 21 years of age as of January 1/16)

SECTION 1. SENIOR NATURE CRAFTS

Members will exhibit a pressed flower arrangement or one fruit/nut creation. 2. SENIOR SEASONAL DECORATIONS

Members will exhibit one table top decoration or one wall or door type decoration suitable for a special holiday of the year

3. SENIOR SCRAPBOOKING Members will exhibit a two page spread using a 4-H theme. … just the two pages in page protector. Pages must NOT be in a scrapbook or binder. 4. SENIOR FELTING Members will exhibit one felted item

1st place in each of the 5 sections of the Junior Crafts will be judged against the 1st place of each of the 4 sections of Senior crafts to determine the “Champion Craft” exhibit.

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CLASS 6 - JUNIOR NEEDLECRAFT (9 - 14 years as of January 1/16)

SECTION 1. JUNIOR EASY STEPS TO CROCHET

Members will exhibit a scarf made using double crochet, and measuring 22 stitches by a minimum of 40” (100 cm) plus a fringe on both ends of the scarf. May be one or more colors. 2. JUNIOR CROCHET WITH COTTON

Members will exhibit a doily that measures approximately 10.5” (27 cm) and is completed using one of the two doily patterns in the members’ project guide

3. JUNIOR CROCHET TWO - HAT & MITTENS

Members will exhibit one pair of crocheted mittens

4. JUNIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING I - Knitted Dog Members will exhibit the knitted toy dog made following the instructions in the members’ project guide 5. JUNIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING II - Mittens on 2 needles Members will exhibit the mittens knit on 2 needles using directions found in the members’ project guide

6. JUNIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING - Teddy Bear

Members will exhibit the knitted teddy bear made following the instructions in the members’ project guide 7. JUNIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING - Hotdog Mittens

Members will exhibit the hotdog mittens 8. JUNIOR HEAD AND HANDS (KNIT) Members will exhibit one pair of Fair Isle mittens knit on 4 needles 9. JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK - CROSS STITCH

Members will exhibit the major needlework article from the project 10. JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK - ALL OTHER NEEDLEWORK ITEMS

Members will exhibit the major needlework article from the project

1st place in each of the following 10 sections will be judged against 1st place in each of the 10 Senior Needlecraft sections to determine the “Champion Needlecraft” exhibit.

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CLASS 7 - SENIOR NEEDLECRAFT (15 - 21 years as of January 1/16)

SECTION 1. SENIOR EASY STEPS TO CROCHET

Members will exhibit a scarf made using double crochet, and measuring 22 stitches by a minimum of 40” (100 cm) plus a fringe on both ends of the scarf. May be one or more colors.

2. SENIOR CROCHET WITH COTTON

Members will exhibit a doily that measures approximately 10.5” (27 cm) and is completed using one of the two doily patterns in the members’ project guide

3. SENIOR CROCHET TWO - HAT & MITTENS Members will exhibit one pair of crocheted mittens

4. SENIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING I

Members will exhibit the knitted toy dog made following the instructions in the members’ project guide 5. SENIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING II

Members will exhibit the mittens knit on 2 needles using directions found in the members’ project guide

6. SENIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING

Members will exhibit the knitted teddy bear made following the instructions in the members’ project guide 7. SENIOR EASY STEPS TO KNITTING

Members will exhibit the hotdog mittens 8. SENIOR HEAD AND HANDS (KNIT)

Members will exhibit one pair of Fair Isle mittens knit on 4 needles 9. SENIOR NEEDLEWORK - CROSS STITCH Members will exhibit the major needlework article from the project 10. SENIOR NEEDLEWORK - ALL OTHER NEEDLEWORK ITEMS

Members will exhibit the major needlework article from the project

1st place in each of the following 10 sections will be judged against 1st place in each of the 10 Junior Needlecraft sections to determine the “Champion Needlecraft” exhibit.

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CLASS 8 - JUNIOR SEWING (9 - 14 years of age as of January 1/16)

1st place in each of the following 12 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of

the 12 Senior Sewing sections to determine the “Champion Sewing” exhibit.

SECTION

1. JUNIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS Members will exhibit a chef’s or tool apron (must include a pocket and be machine stitched) 2. JUNIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS

Members will exhibit a tote bag (must be machine stitched) 3. JUNIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS Members will exhibit a pair of boxers or sleep pants (must be machine stitched)

4. JUNIOR SEWING WITH FLEECE - LEVEL I Members will exhibit a pair of mitts and a hat made from fleece fabric

5. JUNIOR SEWING WITH FLEECE - LEVEL II

Members will exhibit a stuffed animal pillow - minimum of 50 cm or 20” in length

6. JUNIOR SEW YOU WANT TO SEW

Members will exhibit a silly pillow which is 14” - 18” (35 - 45 cm) square or in diameter

7. JUNIOR SEWING WITH KNITS

Members will exhibit a jogging suit (2 pieces or all in one)

8. JUNIOR SIMPLE SPORTSWEAR Members will exhibit a skirt/culottes/pants or shorts (item must have a zipper closure waistband is optional). The degree of difficulty in the project item will be considered when judging 9. JUNIOR SEWING PLUS Members will exhibit a shirt or blouse (item must have a collar and set-in sleeves 10. JUNIOR FASHIONABLY YOU

Members will exhibit a dress (one piece dress or two piece dress). Degree of difficulty of project item will be taken into account when judging

11. JUNIOR BACHELOR SURVIVAL Members will exhibit a sample booklet containing 6 recipes, 2 hem samples, 2 button samples, and 1 hand stitched seam

12. JUNIOR QUILTING

Members will exhibit an item using patchwork pattern of his/her choice… 36” x 36” or smaller (i.e. cushion cover, wall hanging, lap quilt, etc.)

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CLASS 9 - SENIOR SEWING (15 - 21 years of age as of January 1/16)

1st place in each of the following 12 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of

the 12 Junior Sewing sections to determine the “Champion Sewing” exhibit.

SECTION

1. SENIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS Members will exhibit a chef’s or tool apron (must include a pocket and be machine stitched) 2. SENIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS

Members will exhibit a tote bag (must be machine stitched) 3. SENIOR SEWING I - GREAT BEGINNINGS Members will exhibit a pair of boxers or sleep pants (must be machine stitched)

4. SENIOR SEWING WITH FLEECE - LEVEL I Members will exhibit a pair of mitts and a hat made from fleece fabric

5. SENIOR SEWING WITH FLEECE - LEVEL II

Members will exhibit a stuffed animal pillow - minimum of 50 cm or 20” in length

6. SENIOR SEW YOU WANT TO SEW

Members will exhibit a silly pillow which is 14” - 18” (35 - 45 cm) square or in diameter

7. SENIOR SEWING WITH KNITS

Members will exhibit a jogging suit (2 pieces or all in one)

8. SENIOR SIMPLE SPORTSWEAR Members will exhibit a skirt/culottes/pants or shorts (item must have a zipper closure waistband is optional). The degree of difficulty in the project item will be considered when judging 9. SENIOR SEWING PLUS Members will exhibit a shirt or blouse (item must have a collar and set-in sleeves 10. SENIOR FASHIONABLY YOU

Members will exhibit a dress (one piece dress or two piece dress). Degree of difficulty of project item will be taken into account when judging

11. SENIOR BACHELOR SURVIVAL Members will exhibit a sample booklet containing 6 recipes, 2 hem samples, 2 button samples, and 1 hand stitched seam

12. SENIOR QUILTING

Members will exhibit an item using patchwork pattern of his/her choice… 36” x 36” or smaller (i.e. cushion cover, wall hanging, lap quilt, etc.)

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CLASS 10 - JUNIOR FOODS (9 - 14 years of age as of January 1/16)

Please put food in a plastic bag and

secure with a twist tie

SECTION 1. JUNIOR FOOD & YOU (Year I)

Members will exhibit four (4) favorite 4-H chip cookies

2. JUNIOR FOOD & YOU - Dairy Members will exhibit four (4) yogurt muffins NOTE: Muffins must contain chocolate chips or raisins

3. JUNIOR FOOD & YOU - Fruits and Vegetables Members will exhibit one-quarter of a carrot cake (made in a tube pan, not iced) 4. JUNIOR FOOD & YOU IV - Breads & Cereals Members will exhibit four (4) pan rolls. 5. JUNIOR SIMPLE MICROWAVING

Members will exhibit Danny’s Brownies (no icing) (4 squares approximately 4 cm x 4 cm)

6. JUNIOR MICROWAVING WITH ISLAND FOODS Members will exhibit apple crisp (one half of the recipe) made with apples, not apple filling 7. JUNIOR FOODS ACROSS CANADA

Members will exhibit the potato chocolate cake (one quarter cake - no icing) 8. JUNIOR POWER FOODS Members will exhibit 2 energy bars (1.5” x 3” or 3.75 cm x 7.5 cm)

1st place in each of the following 8 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of

the Senior Food sections to determine the “Champion Foods” exhibit.

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CLASS 11 - SENIOR FOODS (15 - 21 years of age as of January 1/16)

Please put food in a plastic bag and

secure with a twist tie

SECTION 1. SENIOR FOOD & YOU (Year I)

Members will exhibit four (4) favorite 4-H chip cookies

2. SENIOR FOOD & YOU - Dairy Members will exhibit four (4) yogurt muffins NOTE: Muffins must contain chocolate chips or raisins 3. SENIOR FOOD & YOU - Fruits and Vegetables

Members will exhibit one-quarter of a carrot cake (made in a tube pan, not iced) 4. SENIOR FOOD & YOU - Breads & Cereals

Members will exhibit four (4) pan rolls 5. SENIOR SIMPLE MICROWAVING Members will exhibit Danny’s Brownies (no icing) (4 squares approximately 4 cm x 4 cm)

6. SENIOR MICROWAVING WITH ISLAND FOODS Members will exhibit apple crisp (one half of the recipe) made with apples, not apple filling 7. SENIOR FOODS ACROSS CANADA

Members will exhibit the potato chocolate cake (one quarter cake - no icing) 8. SENIOR POWER FOODS

Members will exhibit two (2) energy bars (1.5” x 3” or 3.75 cm x 7.5 cm)

1st place in each of the following 8 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of the Junior Food sections to determine the “Champion Foods” exhibit.

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CLASS 12 - JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED (12 - 14 years of age)

SECTION 1. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED WOODWORKING - FURNITURE

(Refinished items will be included under “Others”

2. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED WOODWORKING - ALL OTHER WOODWORKING ITEMS

3. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED NEEDLEWORK (this class is for any work using a needle, whether

Crochet, crewel, embroidery, knitting, and so on)

4. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED PHOTOGRAPHY

5. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED PAINTING & DRAWING

6. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED SCRAPBOOKING

7. JUNIOR SELF-DETERMINED OTHERS

This class is for a Self-Determined project that does not fit into any of the above categories.

1st place in each of these 7 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of the 8 Senior Self-Determined sections to determine the “Champion Self-Determined” exhibit.

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CLASS 13 - SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED (15 - 21 years of age as of January 1/16)

SECTION 1. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED WOODWORKING - FURNITURE

(Refinished items will be included under “Others”

2. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED WOODWORKING - ALL OTHER WOODWORKING ITEMS

3. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED NEEDLEWORK (this class is for any work using a needle, whether

Crochet, crewel, embroidery, knitting, and so on)

4. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED PHOTOGRAPHY

5. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED PAINTING & DRAWING

6. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED SCRAPBOOKING

7. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED CLOTHING

Members will exhibit any garment - HOWEVER, this garment must be labeled as to the advanced technique used. Garment requires one of the following advanced techniques … bound button holes; a full garment lining; matching plaids, convertible collar; or pleats 8. SENIOR SELF-DETERMINED OTHERS This class is for a Self-Determined project that does not fit into any of the above categories.

1st place in each of these 8 sections will be judged against the 1st place in each of the 7 Junior Self-Determined sections to determine the “Champion Self-Determined” exhibit.

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CLASS 14 - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS

SECTION (The following 3 sections are for display only. They will not be judged.)

1. CLOVERBUD

Cloverbuds may exhibit an item they made during the year. This class will not be judged. (At the L’Exposition Agricole et le Festival Acadien de la Region Evangeline, the Cloverbud Class will be combined with the Exploring 4-H Class. Cloverbuds are not allowed to show animals. Cloverbuds will NOT receive prize money for exhibiting at exhibitions.

2. EXPLORING 4-H Members will exhibit one of the articles made during the project. Article must be easily transported between fairs. (Please note, this class will not be judged, a special ribbon will be awarded.) 3 JUNIOR LEADERSHIP

Members will exhibit completed project book. (Please note, this class will not be judged. It is intended to show the general public and other 4-H members and leaders the quality and quantity of work completed by 4-H junior leaders). ____________________________________________________________________________________

1st place in each of the next 6 section will be judged to determine the “Champion Industrial Project” exhibit.

4. EXPLORING AGRICULTURE

Members will exhibit one of the items/activities completed during the project

5. ELECTRICITY

Members will exhibit an electrical gadget 6. GEARS, GIZMOS & GADGETS Members will exhibit the mousetrap car 7. ROCKETRY

Members will exhibit a rocket 8. SMALL ENGINES I and II

Members will display the small engine your group worked on during the year. Must be cleaned and prepared for winter storage 9. LOBSTER Members will exhibit a round or square lobster trap (may be made to scale model) without ballast

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1st place in each of the next 2 sections will be judged to determine the “Champion Photography” exhibit.

10. JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY (for members aged 9 - 14 as of Jan 1/16) Members will exhibit 3 related 4” x 6” photos displayed in one picture frame 11. SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY (for members aged 15 - 21 as of Jan 1/16)

Members will exhibit 3 related 4” x 6” photos displayed in one picture frame

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1st place in each of the next 8 sections will be judged to determine the “Champion Outdoor Project” exhibit.

12. OUTDOOR SERIES - WILDLIFE - Junior Members (ages 9 - 11 as of January 1/16) Members must exhibit a bird feeder. 13. OUTDOOR SERIES - WILDLIFE - Intermediate Members (ages 12—14 as of January 1/16)

Members must exhibit a cast of an animal track. Cast should be easy to distinguish as the trace of a specific animal. Plaster should be even with no cracks or air bubbles. Rough edges, lumps, etc. should be smooth and cast should be free of excess dirt. 14. OUTDOOR SERIES - WILDLIFE - Senior Members (ages 15—21 as of January 1/16)

Members must exhibit a Wildlife Display on a topic of his/her choice (Science Fair style) 15. OUTDOOR SERIES - FORESTRY - Junior Members (ages 9 - 11 as of January 1/16)

Members will exhibit homemade paper made from recycled newspaper, junk mail, or another kind of paper. 16. OUTDOOR SERIES - FORESRY - Intermediate Members (ages 12—14 as of January 1/16)

Members will exhibit a tree cookie. Obtain a disk from a tree. One surface must be sanded and a coat of clear varnish applied to make rings visible. Using push pins with a lettered label, affixed to each, members should label the outer bark, cambium, growth ring, sapwood and heartwood. On a separate piece of paper, give a brief explanation of each of these regions.

17. OUTDOOR SERIES - FORESTRY - Senior Members (ages 15—21 as of January 1/16) Members will exhibit a woodlot inventory. Members must take an inventory of a small woodlot. They should choose an area that is easily accessible throughout the 4-H year. Information must be compiled and presented in a binder or duotang. A map showing woodlot features and stand composition should be included. 18. OUTDOOR SURVIVAL Members will exhibit the map project. Members will choose an area that is familiar to them, such as their yard, farm or a park near their house. On an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper, they are to draw and color a map of the area. Using this map they are going to write out and draw the directions from one point to another on your map. 19. OUTDOOR LIVING Members will exhibit a hand made fishing pole.

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1st place in each of the next 3 sections will be judged to determine the

“Champion Woodworking” exhibit.

20. WOODWORKING I Members will exhibit a gumball machine

21. WOODWORKING II

Members will exhibit a shelf 22. WOODWORKING III Members will exhibit a stool

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1st place in each of the next 3 sections will be judged to determine the “Champion Home Economics Miscellaneous Project” exhibit.

23. LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GREAT

Members will exhibit one module activity display on a presentation board 24. CAKE DECORATING I Members will exhibit one 6” round or square foam cake, using butter cream icing and 3 tips showing the actual tip design and border of each. Members must send a freshly decorated cake to each exhibition.

This item is to be freshly decorated for each exhibition.

Royal Icing arrangements may be reused. 25. CAKE DECORATING II

Members will exhibit one 6” round or square cake decorated using butter cream icing. Cake must display a rose or sweet pea arrangement (including leaves) and at least 1 of the borders learned in Cake Decorating I. Members must send a freshly decorated cake to each exhibition.

This item is to be freshly decorated for each exhibition. Royal Icing arrangements may be reused.