Month-At-A-Glance
August 2026 August means Discovery Days is just around the corner! Discovery Days will now be held at the 4-H Ranch House (11000 S. 2200 W. South Jordan). Come spend the day of 4-H fun with us and cheer on our youth at the 4-H Horse Show and explore the amazing projects Salt Lake County 4-H youth has worked on all year. We are winding down the summer folks, but we have a few more camps you will love! Take a look and register before it's too late! Discovery Days Maker Space and Help Desk Date: August 3 Time: 1-4pm Location: 4-H Clubhouse Details: The 4-H Clubhouse will be open to all 4-H members to create a variety of projects to enter into Discovery Days, get your questions answered and get help entering your projects into EZ-Fair. We have several items you can make for a minimal fee: Leather Keychain $2 Fabric wallet: Free Pebble/Rock Art $2 Rock Painting (for a free ticket to the Utah State Fair) Free Sublimation crafts: A mug, coaster or a tote bag $2 each item Mini canvas painting Free You can make as many of the projects as you choose. You will need to register on Z-Suite. Most of the crafts will have a small fee for supplies. Questions? Email: pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu Urban Gardening Ready, Set, Grow! Summer Camp Date: August 3-5 Grades 3-12 Not a member of 4-H? No problem, you can still register, so grab your friends and reserve your spots! Registration for 4-H Members Jr. Livestock Show Date: August 5-8 Time: All day Location: Bastian Agricultural Center Indoor Arena Details: Come support our youth who have worked so hard to raise their animals at the Jr. Livestock Show. Questions? Email: sage.allen@usu.edu Jr. Master Gardeners and Growing Leaders Dates: August 6th and 27th Time: JMG 6-7pm, Growing Leaders 5:30-7pm Location: 4-H Clubhouse Details: We will be harvesting some veggies, learning about food preservation and having a Family Recipe Cooking Challenge! You don't want to miss out! It's not too late to join Junior Master Gardeners! If you are interested in getting involved, add Jr. Master Gardeners to your personal profile on Z-Suite and your in! Questions? Email: megan.ostergar@usu.edu How To Be A Human Summer Camp Date: August 10-12 Questions? Email: pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu Discovery Days August 14-15 2026 Now is the perfect time to gather your projects and get ready to enter them in 4-H Discovery Days. Whether you've created artwork, STEM projects, leathercraft, baked goods, garden exhibits, animal project displays, portfolios, photography, sewing projects, or something else, there's a place for it! Exhibit Drop Off: Wednesday, August 12th , 4:30-7pm Exhibit Open to the public: Friday, August 14th , 5-8pm to Saturday August 15, 10:30am-6:30pm Exhibit Pick-Up: Saturday, August 15th, 6:30pm-8pm At the 4-H Ranch House 11000 S. 2200 W. South Jordan, Utah 84095 (At the old Fullmers Boxing Gym) For more information visit our website at extension.usu.edu/saltlake/4h Click on Month At A Glance/ Discovery Days on the right side, then click on the Discovery Days tab. Horse Show #3 Date: August 14-15 Time: all day Location: Bastian Agricultural Center Details: Come support our 4-H Horse Program youth who are competing at the same time as Discovery Days. Make it a 4-H day with your families! Questions? Email: sage.allen@usu.edu Livestock-Opoly Summer Camp Date: August 31-September 2 Time: 5-7:30pm Location: 4-H Clubhouse Details: Welcome to Livestock-opoly! Walk the board with the Livestock Project Ambassadors as you navigate the livestock industry. Youth roll through hands-on stations inspired by Monopoly, building skills in feeding basics, showmanship, animal behavior, nutrition, health, and confidence, all while learning what it really takes to succeed in the livestock industry. Whether you own a livestock animal or not, but want to learn more, this is the camp for you! Not a member of 4-H? No problem, you can still register, so grab your friends and reserve your spots! Grades 3-8 Registration closes on August 24th Non-4-H Member Registration $50 Questions? Email: sage.allen@usu.edu
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse(11161 S. 2200 W. South Jordan)
Details: Step into the exciting world of gardening and plants! Are you curious about pollinators, harvests, and bugs? Find out more at this fun and interactive camp where you will make good friends and learn cool stuff!
$30
Registration closes on July 29
Registration for Non-members
Questions? Email: megan.ostergar@usu.edu
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse (11161 S. 2200 W. South Jordan)
Details: Get ready for real-life fun at our 4-H “How to Be a Human” Day Camp! This hands-on camp is all about learning the skills you need to take care of yourself—while having a blast. Campers will explore cooking tasty meals, designing their own spaces, trying out sewing projects, learning basic child care, practicing smart budgeting, and more. Each activity is interactive, creative, and designed to build confidence and independence in a fun, supportive environment. Come ready to learn, create, and level up your everyday life skills!
Grades: 5-12
$50
Registration Closes on August 8th
4-H Member Registration
Non-4-H Member Registration
Salt Lake County 4-H Dance
Date: August 15
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Covered Arena at the Bastian Agricultural Center
Details: Come enjoy a night of celebration for our 4-H Youth and their families as we finish the year off with a good ol' 4-H dance. All are welcome no matter your age! This is for everyone!
FREE
Questions? Email: sage.allen@usu.edu
Ranch House at the Bastian Agricultural Center
https://extension.usu.edu/juab/files/UtahFairbook2026.pdf
https://ez-fair.com/fair-events/324/register