Eighteen high school students successfully completed Rota’s inaugural annual Aquaculture Summer Youth Academy at the NMC Rota Center hosted by Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services Aquaculture and Natural Resources or A&NR program from July 29 to August 2, 2024.

This year’s 4-H Camp on Rota included 34 campers and 16 counselors, all contributing to community development and youth engagement. The Rota 4-H Camp Maga’lahi is a summer camp designed for children ages 7 to 12. It provides a memorable educational experience through a variety of outdoor activities, engaging presentations, and hands-on learning opportunities.

The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (NMC-CREES) is hosting free nutrition and healthy cooking classes through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for all parents and caregivers of children under 18.

Ismail Hossain and Kelly Zheng, two students from the CNMI, and youth delegates of 4-H Marianas, concluded their “One Marianas” project, with Hossain attending the True Leaders in Equity Institute (TLEI) conference in Bethesda, Maryland alongside CNMI 4-H Marianas Board Member and TLEI Co-Advisor Chelsea Yangirelfil. The conference prepares delegations to become change agents within the Cooperative Extension System to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for youth with disabilities. 

(NMC) — Many enthusiastic summer campers ages 7 to 12 recently concluded a week-long adventure at this year’s 4-H Camp Maga’lahi Tinian, held at the Fiesta Grounds from July 8 to 12. Guided by staff and counselors ages 13 to 19, campers were able to participate in an immersive experience that fostered teamwork and cultural exploration. The outdoor camp experience provided lasting memories and valuable skills for all participants.

(NMC-CREES) — An experience of a lifetime was crafted for Saipan’s youth as the first week-long session of the Juniors 4-H Camp Maga’lahi successfully wrapped up on June 21st. The session consisted of 94 campers ages 8 to 12, and 55 counselors ages 14 to 19 as they embarked on a multitude of fun activities from June 17 to 21 for the first session of the 10th annual 4-H Camp Maga’lahi, which was held at the Oleai Sports Complex in Susupe, Saipan.