MANZANITA 4-H
PROJECTS
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ARTS & CRAFTS​
​Leader: Nikki Cable
619-820-3807
Hi, I am the craft leader for Manzanita 4-H. This upcoming year I plan on having lots of fun activities for us to enjoy like the pen vase seen here. .Hope to see you there. This project is open to all ages. If you have any questions please give me a call.
MARKET SHEEP
Leader: Lara Woliung
(619)322-5622
The market lamb group is open to members age 9-19. We will be able to experience lamb husbandry from newborn to fair ready. Hands on experiecne will be available at the project meetings.
BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE
Leader: Lara Woliung
Assist. Leader: Heather Warner
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This project is on basic knowledge and showing of Beef and Dairy cattle. Open to members 9-19.
MECHANICS
Leader: Pete Woliung
rwoliung@rdoequipment.com
(619)572-1308
​In this project you will learn basic tool knowledge and safety along with basic automotive care. For safety reasons this project is open to intermediate and senior members.
BEEKEEPING
Leader: Mark Manis
Assist. Leader: Karen Andersen
This group will be both a hands on and curriculum based learning experience. We want to invite all members interested in learning about Bee's: hives, behaviors, social structures, brood production, wax and honey harvesting, keeping a bee hive, laws and regulations to come and join our group! We will be meeting in Lakeside, at either the community center, or Library on the Second Saturday of each month, for 1 to 2 hours depending on the assignments/field excursions planned. Primary's are invited to join us for the learning experience at the library, but will not be permitted to go into the field until they are at least at the Intermediate level, for safety reasons.
Each member attending the field excursions must be cleared by the group leaders to participate; this judgment will be at the sole discretion of the Group Leaders, and limited on a per case basis for safety reasons. You MUST know if you are allergic to bee stings, and have been stung by a bee at least twice in the last 5 years to participate in this portion of the project.
Our hope is to adopt a hive, and work with an established colony while learning under the tutelage of an experienced Bee Keeper. We have a goal of collecting and entering honey to be judged at the Del Mar Fair in 2016.
Along with the established hive, we plan on building our very own 4H Hive, and building our own colony from the beginning on up.
Even if you are not able to do field work with the hive, you are still invited to participate in all the surrounding activities and work with the tools, and handle products the bees provide, at the classroom sessions.
CERAMICS & CLAY ART
Leader: Tiffany Cobian
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I have been involved in Ceramics my entire life. The Ceramic arts is something that is very special to me and my family. I really enjoy sharing my love for clay with others, especially children/young adults. Will we make some awesome projects and have lots of fun!.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Leader: Heather Warner
​This project is dedicatied to giving back to the community. It is open to all ages and no skills are required. We do lots of fun activies and events from petting zoos to Christmas Caroling. This group goes out into the community and shows what Manzanita 4-H is all about.
COOKING
Leader: Roberta Price
Assist. Leader: Debra A Shaub
This project is intended to teach techniques for healthy eating. We emphasize cooking meals, and learning skills necessary for cooking meals. In the past we have canned cranberry sauce, made a roux and cooked gravy and mashed potatoes (from scratch), celebrated Lunar New Year with a stir-fry (using knife skills), and baked a strawberry shortcake to welcome summer (we even whipped cream ourselves).
In the coming year, I would like to continue developing basic skills for independence in the kitchen. We avoid using packaged products and emphasize fresh, healthy cooking. Members with dietary restrictions are welcome -- I am willing to incorporate any type of allergy or limitation, including gluten-free diets. However, I also encourage members to try new foods (including the dreaded mushroom!) in their cooking.
All levels of members are welcome, but parental participation is encouraged for members who need additional supervision around knives and fire.
DAIRY GOATS
Leader: Sam Manis
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This project is on basic knowledge and showing of Dairy goats. We will try to cover all aspect including milking and things to do with the milk. We will try to visit a woking dairy to see the commercial side of thing on a larger scale and maybe get in some comparisons on the products. Open to members 5-19.
DOGS
Leader: Wendy Weinstein
​This project is on basic knowledge obedience to include walkingon a leash, heeling with the leash, sit, satay, lie down and recall on command. If we get all the basics down we will start with tricks like rolling over, sitting up andplaying dead. . Open to members 5-19.
PHOTOGRAHY​
Leader: Phil Weinstein
​This project is on basic knowledge of cameras and picture taking. Open to members 9-19. Primaries are welcome with parent involvement.
POULTRY
​Leader: Christian A. Diaz
Assist. Leader: Heather Warner
About Me: I've been around livestock/poultry since I was born. I was raised on a ranch in Mexico and showed 4H/FFA in the states as a kid. I’m an alumni of Sagebrush 4H and El Capitan FFA. My animal projects included, pocket pets (rats, mice and hamsters), cavies, rabbits, poultry, swine, sheep, cattle, and goats. I also participated in public speaking and parliamentary procedure competitions. After high school, I studied Animal Sciences at Colorado State where I got some experience with the commercial side of things. One summer I was a sales rep for the Swine East Division of ELANCO Animal Health. As far as poultry goes I currently raise American Seramas mainly and a few Plymouth Rock Bantams. I show all over the west coast and a show or two in the East. I look forward to sharing the knowledge I’ve gained over the years with the families involved in our group. About the project: We will be following the 4H poultry curriculum mostly with some adjustments based on age (primary, junior, intermediate, and senior). It’s a wonderful, comprehensive course that builds on itself in an easy to understand and fun way. Over the year we will cover topics such as selection, husbandry, showmanship, reproduction, and also some of the commercial side. It’s important to note that our focus will not be solely exhibition poultry for the fairs. We want our group to stand out in the county for their well-rounded knowledge of poultry. There will be opportunities for the families to travel to poultry shows with me, as well as breeder farm tours etc. Be prepared for a great year of FUN!
PRIMARIES
Leader: Tiffany Cobian
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This project is to introduce the young member into 4-H. We will learn the pledge, about the different projects, and many other fun things. I have two primaries and feel it is important for the younger kids to be involved and and learn that they are important too. We will be having lots of fun along with lots of learning.
PYGMY GOATS
Leader: Heather Warner
Got Pygmys? Want Pygmys?
This is the project for you. We will learn care, selection, and showing. You will not have to have a goat to learn in the group; there are lots of goats to share and learn with. Pygmys are open to all ages and are a lot of fun. Learn how to show and care for these little clowns and have fun along the way.
RABBITS/CAVIES(Guinne pig)
Leader: Wendy Weinstein
​This will teach you about rabbit care and cavy care. We wil learn about the animals and different breeds and varities. Showmanship is very important in husbandtry and we will all learn.
SEWING
Leader: Elizabeth Dailey
Assist. Leader: Debra A Shaub
The sewing meeting is a good way to learn basics to sewing clothing - fun items to use like pillows, bags, or saving money by hemming your favorite pair of pants. This class is for ages 9 - 19 and help from parents is much appreciated.
FISHING
Leader: Pete Woliung
rwoliung@rdoequipment.com
(619)572-1308
​In this project we will learn basic fishing safety along with water safety. We try to have five to six fishing outings a year. We go out to local lakes in San Diego county. I have equipment you can borrow if needed. This is a really fun group and we even try to fit in a camping trip or two.
SWINE
Leader: Heather Tario
Assist. Leader: Dean Tario
This project is on basic knowledge and showing of Swine. Open to members 9-19.
HORSE AND PONY
Leader:
Asst: Wendy Weinstein
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This project is on basic knowledge and showing of Horses and Ponies. Open to members 9-19.
WOODWORKING
Leaders: Phil Weinstein
​This group is dedicated to all types of woodworking. All skill levels are welcome. You tell me what project you want to make and show, and I will do my best to make it happen. Anything from a tractor to a planter box. We will meet once a month to work on our projects and learn about working with wood. This will include small learning projects to start. For advanced, you can dive right in and help the younger members.
MARKET GOATS
Leader: Lara Woliung
(619)322-5622
The market goat group will focus on the selection, care, and showmanship of goats. We will have interactice, educational meetings. There will be hands on experience for all members age 9-19.
