Announcing 4-H summer camp!

The Kitsap County 4-H camp dates are July 26 - July 30, 2020!

You're welcome to attend the camp kickoff from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on February 8th at the Silverdale Grange.  4-H staff will be available to help with registration and answer your questions.  You'll also get a chance to meet the teen leaders for 2020, make camp crafts, sing camp songs, play games, and enjoy an ice cream cone.

Please email Kitsap4hyouthcamp@gmail.com with any questions.

Community Service

4-H member collecting pet food

In honor of the spirit of community emphasized by MLK Jr, Bainbridge Island 4-H Dog Project is collecting donations of pet food for the dogs and cats helped by Helpline House.

Donations will be accepted at Paws and Fins (1050 Hildebrand Lane) from Sunday, January 19, 2020 to Sunday, January 26, 2020. 

Bainbridge Island 4-H Dog Project members will be standing by the box on and off, but the bin will be out all week! 

Thank you for your support!

Bainbridge Island 4-H Dog Group

General Meeting is cancelled tonight!

Our 4-H General Meeting is cancelled for Monday, January 13, 2020!  We follow the Bainbridge Island School District inclement weather guidelines.  

With the chilly forecast this week, please check with your leaders if you have a meeting scheduled as it may be cancelled, too.

We'll see you at our next General Meeting on February 10th!

Happy New Year!

Sewing project by Sage

Our first general meeting of 2020 will be Monday, January 13th from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  We'll look forward to seeing you at Yeomalt Cabin!

Other important dates for January:

• New adult volunteer training is scheduled for January 18th from 9:00am - 12:00pm in Bremerton.  Sign ups are here:  New Adult Volunteer Training Sign up

• The Kitsap County 4-H Academy is January 25, 2020 from 10:00am - 2:00pm in Silverdale.  This fun  workshop is held once per year.  4-H members can learn a variety of skills (past courses: crochet, sew a doll's sleeping bag, learn about animal law, vet science, make a leather bracelet and more).  You can also learn about public presentations, record books, and communication skills.  Registration is coming soon.

Holiday Party and Potluck

Please mark your calendars and sign up for the annual Holiday Party and Potluck on December 9, 2019!

Photo by Grace

Our annual 4-H Holiday Party and Potluck is at Bethany Lutheran Church on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:30pm.  

Potluck sign up:  Sign up for Potluck here

Who:  Bainbridge Island 4-H members and family

When:  Monday, December 9, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:00pm

Where:  Bethany Lutheran Church:  7968 Finch Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Gift Exchange:  There are two separate "white elephant" gift exchanges – one for the kids and one for the adults!   If you would like to participate in this popular game, please bring a wrapped gift up to $5.00 in value.

4-H Record Books!

What exactly is a record book and how do I get started on one? 

Good question!  A record book consists of information that you'll record in a notebook over the course of the year.  It will document your goals, knowledge and skills gained, leadership experiences, awards earned, and community service!  

All those great experiences you're having will be recorded on forms, narratives, and a story written by you.  Then, at the end of the year, you'll have the opportunity to submit your finished record book to 4-H judges, giving you the chance to earn awards.  

Photo by John

Please print the record book forms below (from Kitsap County 4-H) for your 3-ring binder.  Binders and printed copies of the Club Agreement and Code of Conduct are available at General Meetings.

We encourage you to give record book keeping a try!  Please let your leader know how they can give you a hand.

Record Book Forms (for all projects)

• Record Book Guide – pdf
• Permanent Record pdf / doc

Still Life forms (for Photography, Leadership, Sewing, Cooking, Family Living, Gardening)

• Still Life Record Book – pdf / doc

Animals (for Dogs, Poultry)

• Animal Record Book – pdf / doc

General meeting on November 11, 2019

Our Bainbridge Island 4-H projects are off to a good start and all projects have experienced their first meetings full of fun activities!  Most projects still have room for new members, except for the photography project which is full for the year (please contact us for more information).




Photo by Cate



Our next General Meeting is Monday, November 11, 2019 from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  We will meet at Yeomalt Cabin (900 Park Ave NE, Bainbridge Island).  

We'll look forward to seeing you there!

4-H Open House and General Meeting

Please join Bainbridge Island 4-H for our Open House and General Meeting this Monday, October 14th.  We'll have refreshments, a warm fire, and lots of information!  Our leaders will be available to discuss the projects and what exciting activities are scheduled for the year.  Interested in dogs, cooking, sewing, crafts, poultry, gardening, photography, or leadership?  Join us to learn more!

Where:  Yeomalt Cabin:   900 Park Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Time:  6:30 - 7:30pm

Date:  October 14, 2019

Who:  Youth ages 8 -18.  

           A Cloverbud program is available for children between ages 5 - 7. 

Please join us at the Harvest Fair on Sunday, September 22, 2019 4-H Volunteers Needed!

Our local Harvest Fair is a celebration of local farming and community.   You'll find many family friendly activities like cider pressing, carriage rides, pie contests, live music, sheep sheering, and so much more.  

Volunteers are needed to staff our 4-H booth!  This is a delightful stop for many kids as we offer a fishing booth and information on our upcoming projects.  This is a big fundraiser for our club and we're asking for members to help staff the booth.  Please sign up for a shift at the link below.  We're looking forward to this long standing tradition.  

4-H Volunteer Signup

4-H Open House and General Meeting!

Please join Bainbridge Island 4-H for our Open House and General Meeting this October 14th.  We'll have refreshments, a warm fire, and lots of information!  Our leaders will be available to discuss the projects and what exciting activities are scheduled for the year.  Interested in dogs, cooking, sewing, crafts, poultry, gardening, photography, or leadership?  Join us to learn more!

Where:  Yeomalt Cabin:   900 Park Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Time:  6:30 - 7:30pm

Date:  October 14, 2019

Who:  Youth ages 8 -18.  

           A Cloverbud program is available for children between ages 5 - 7.