Post Rock District 4-H Events
We are excited to provide a listing of many current and upcoming events and activities available for Post Rock District 4-H members. There are so many opportunities in 4-H, and we may have missed some below. If you notice an opportunity missing, contact a Post Rock District Office.
For State & District 4-H News and additional information concerning these events, see our 4-H Newsletter . Be sure to engage with Post Rock District 4-H Insider Experience on Facebook for updates and reminder.
48 Hours of 4-H is a community service challenge for all members in Kansas 4-H! The challenge takes place October 11 - 12. 48 Hours of 4-H is an opportunity for 4-H members and supporters to engage in a concentrated period of community service and project work. You can complete a service project as a member, family, group, or as a 4-H club project! Remember to register your project with Kansas 4-H on the challenge website!
Post Rock District will host two 4-H Day events in 2026 to provide youth with an opportunity to showcase skills in public speaking, music, dance, and other talents. Save the dates of Saturday morning, February 14 and Monday afternoon/evening, March 2. The 4-H Day Guide will be released with the December newsletter, and registration will open in January.
- 4-H Clubs provide opportunities to present about your 4-H project experiences. Get a head start on your 4-H Day entry by presenting to your 4-H Club this fall!
- Did you know 4-H members can give presentations during the Kansas State Fair? While visiting the fair, check out the 4-H presentations in Centennial Hall... you just might gain some inspiration for your 4-H Day entry!
Judging Extravaganza
Post Rock District will host a district judging experience concurrently with the 2026 4-H Days. The judging contests will be the same at each event. Attending 4-H Day/Judging Extravaganza is a great opportunity to engage in TWO district experiences in one day... great news for those working on achievement pins. We’ll share study materials about the 2026 judging contests in the January newsletter. For now, save the dates of February 14 and March 2!
The annual Post Rock District 4-H Leadership Training is set for Saturday, November 8 in Beloit at the Methodist Church fellowship hall. The training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and dismiss by noon. The date is one week later than usual due to Halloween being on a Friday, and we didn’t want to make you all travel early in the morning after a night of trick-or-treating! The training helps members learn about the important roles of officers and how to be successful in 4-H. You’ll learn strategies to help you grow as an engaged 4-H member. All ages and levels of experience are invited! If you want to help plan or present, let Nora Rhoades know at nrhoades@ksu.edu. Registration for the event will be available in the October newsletter.
Each county will be hosting an Achievement Celebration this fall to kick off the new 4-H year and celebrate the successes of last year. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite new members to start making 4-H friends and memories.
Jewell County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. at Jewell Community Center.
Lincoln County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. at Sylvan Sale Barn.
Mitchell County Achievement Celebration is Sunday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. at TBD.
Osborne County Achievement Celebration TBD.
Smith County Achievement Celebration TBD.
A geology leader in Riley County, Wally Mack is offering a 4-H geology field trip in his area. All geology members are welcome. The trip is limited to 50 people and about 20-25 cars due to the locations and parking. There is no charge or fees to attend. This is a great opportunity to start gathering your first 15 specimens for the new 4-H year. If you have any questions, please contact Wally Mack at 785-317-0725 or wallyscout@yahoo.com. Wally will provide a field guide to those registered and further instructions. Click on the google form to register.
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) is November 22 - 23 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF features leadership workshops, the youth council elections, and many opportunities to have fun and make friends from across the state. The experience is for teens (ages 14-18 before January 1, 2026). Registration will open in September and the deadline to sign-up is October 15. If you plan to attend, let your local office know and we’ll notify you once registration opens! Post Rock District will provide a chaperone and transportation to-and-from KYLF. Details are on the Kansas 4-H event website.
Kansas Volunteer Leaders Forum will take place at Rock Springs 4-H Center on November 22 - 23. This event is a great platform for sharing ideas, gaining new skills, and strengthening the network of 4-H volunteers across the state - including but not limited to club leaders, project leaders, and engaged parents/grandparents. It’s a wonderful chance to contribute to the development and support of 4-H programs in Kansas. Contact your local Extension Office if you are interested in attending so registration details can be shared!
National 4-H Week is October 5 - 11, 2025. 4-H clubs, 4-H families, and 4-H members can use National 4-H Week as a platform to showcase activities, recruit new members, say thank you to sponsors, and spread the word about the value of 4-H in fostering leadership, encouraging community service, developing friendships, and offering hands-on learning.
#4-HBeyondReady celebrates how 4-H helps youth develop into difference makers, community leaders, and engaged family members with the skills and talents needed for today, tomorrow, and beyond!
Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports will be having a Shooting Sports Instructor Training on October 25-26 at Cimarron. You must be a trained instructor to lead Shooting Sports project meetings in Post Rock District. We have a need for more discipline instructors across the District, so consider becoming trained if you have a passion for positive youth development through shooting sports. New instructors must be screened and registered as a 4-H volunteer, which includes enrolling in 4-H Online, completing a background check, completing an orientation, and being approved by the Post Rock District. Before attending the in-person Instructor Training, you must also complete the National 4-H Shooting Sports online modules. You can be trained in one discipline at the training. While there is a personal cost to become trained, we can help you seek out financial support. You must be certified to be able to instruct youth in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Contact Tonia Underwood at tiunderw@ksu.edu for more information.