Staff Challenges


We have fun challenges that individuals and clubs can participate in! Be sure to participate! You could win some cool 4-H swag. 
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New staff challenges will be posted in September 2020. 

communications competition

This year, we will be hosting a virtual Communications Competition! 

There will be three categories: 
  • Video 
    • Presentation/Demonstration - In this category, you will write and film your own demonstration or presentation. You are able to use props and visual aids, which could include PowerPoint, physical items and more. It must be self-authored and original. 
    • Performance Art - This category will allow you to perform a monologue or play. You can use props to help with the performance piece. This can be pieces written by other playerights.  
  • Written 
    • News/Essay - Write your own news article or essay, based around the topic. You will have to research and present in in proper format. 
    • Short Story - Do you prefer wrting fiction over non-fiction? This category is for you! Write a short story around the topic. 
  • Visual 
    • Digital - Create a poster around the chosen topic, using digital means. You can use software such as Photoshop to creat your poster, as well as photographs, clip art, digital art and more. 
    • Hand-drawn - Using traditional media, such as pencil, markers, crayons, paints,etc., you will create an original art piece around the topic. 

Topic for the competition will be “Head, Heart, Hands and Health in Action.” This is open to interpetation by each competitor. 

Each participant can have one entry into each category, or just enter into the category which interests you the most! It is open to all age categories - Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adult! 

Submissions must be received by August 21. Participant package will be available soon. 
Thank you to title sponsor: 

Photography Contest

The 4-H Saskatchewan Photo Contest is back. Make sure that you take lots of pictures this year to enter in the contest! There are five photo categories:
  • Nature - Capture a naturally beautiful scene, whether it’s a Saskatchewan sunset, an ocean view, or a Prairie Lily in bloom - this is the category for your nature photos.
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  • People - Do you like taking pictures of your friends or family? This is the category for you! It doesn’t need to be a formal portrait, as long as it captures a human moment.
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  • Animals - Domestic or wild, it doesn’t matter! This is the category for all of those photos of your project animal, or that special shot of a wild bird or deer!
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  • Action Shot - Photos of sports scenes, animals in motion, or a funny event about to happen are perfect for this category! 
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  • 4-H, Food and Me - Give us a taste of what agriculture means to you with this photo!  ​​
All Saskatchewan 4-H members are eligible to enter (you do not have to be in the Photography project). Entries will be judged in three age categories:

1: Cloverbuds and Juniors (6 - 12 as of Dec. 31, 2019)
2: Intermediates and Seniors (13 - 21 as of Dec. 31, 2019)
3: Adult

​Entries will be judged based on lighting, composition, and creativity. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between April 30, 2019 and April 30, 2020. ​Submit your photos electronically before April 30, 2020 to enter. 

Regional Record Book Competition

Don’t forget to send your book in for the Regional Record Book Competitions! 
Clubs are invited to submit two members’ record books from each age category to their regional competition and only one book from each member may be submitted. Books must be from the previous 4-H year and all competitors must have been a registered member in the 2019/20 4-H year. 

Books can be dropped off or mailed to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Please indicate if your book should be mailed back to you or if you will pick it up when submitting it. Deadline to submit record books is December 1, 2020. Late entries may not be accepted. 

​Any questions about the competition can be directed to your Regional 4-H Specialist!