By Ephraim B. Kellerman, Activity Coordinator, Botetourt County 4-H Livestock Club
The Skillathon is a test about knowledge of livestock, created for 4-H and FFA. It is an amazing experience for members of 4-H and FFA. The Skillathon is a judging competition and an opportunity to test your knowledge about judging, or you can do it so that if you ever go into a fair you will know what the judge is looking for, which would be a big advantage.
Here are just a couple of things they will do: a written test with questions about the total livestock industry, identification of livestock equipment and use, identification of feeds and use, and much more! The top twenty (top ten juniors, top ten seniors) placing individuals and the top ten teams (top five juniors, top five seniors) get rewards based upon total score.
Everyone will also get a participation award. The top team is invited to participate in the national skillathon hosted in Louisville, KY in November. The Skilllathon happens at The Virginia Beef Expo on March 29.
Botetourt 4-H Camp Registration Opens on Monday, March 28th
Registration for the 2022 Botetourt County Junior 4-H Camp will officially open on Monday, March 28th. Botetourt County 4-H will attend 4-H Camp during the week of June 13-17th at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center at Smith Mountain Lake. The fee for campers to attend is $375 and covers the costs of meals, lodging, activities, and much more.
Registration brochures have been distributed to each elementary school and are available for pick up in the offices at both middle schools for eligible youth. 4-H Camp is open to Botetourt County youth between the ages of 9-13 as of September 30, 2022, or who turn 14 during the 2022 year. We have a limited number of financial assistance scholarships available upon request.
For more information or to pick up a registration brochure, please contact our office at 540-473-8260.
