Summer Fun 2009: 4-H classes range from cooking to electronics

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Rowan County 4-H Summer Youth Program
Cooperative Extension Office, 2727 Old Concord Road.
Questions: 704-216-8970 (no registrations taken over phone).Registration: 5-7 p.m., May 19. No registration fee. Please bring insurance information with you. Participants must have completed kindergarten.- 4-H Investigates Day Camp óJune 16-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $35. Grades 6-8. Class limit: 10.
Who Killed Henry Ward? Solve this crime by exploring various techniques including blood typing, forensic anthropology, fingerprint analysis, blood spatter and much more. The day camp will be held at East Wilkes Middle School. Transportation, lunch and snacks are provided. (Parents, be advised that field trips will include the Surry County Jail, a funeral home and the Elkin Animal Diagnostics Lab.) Registration closes on May 15 for this workshop only.
– South of the Border ó June 18, 9 a.m.-noon., $10. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 12.
Come experience a taste of Mexico and enjoy delicious cuisine during your stay. Participants will prepare pizza with a South of the Border flair, and “fried” ice cream before leaving the beautiful country of Mexico. Snack will be provided.
– North Carolina Youth Dairy Day ó June 22, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $5 Ages: 6-13. Class limit: 10.
Learn how the dairy industry is important to North Carolina. This workshop will help you learn about dairy animals and foods. Hands-on sessions include making butter, smoothies and ice cream, as well as learning about dairy animals, vet sciences and feeds. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop will meet at the Rowan County Fairgrounds on Julian Road.
– Got Milk? ó June 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 13.
Participants will visit two dairies. At Karrimont Farm, participants will get hands-on experience learning about dairy breeds, feeds and dairy foods. At Amity Hills Farm, participants will see a dairy in action at milking time. Wear barn clothes and closed toe shoes. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
– Chef & Childó June 29-July 2, 9-11:30 a.m., Free. Ages 8-12. Class limit: 6.
Want to learn how to cook? During this weeklong series, you will learn about nutrition, safety and food preparation. We will also tour the Salisbury-Rowan Farmer’s Market. Space is limited and preference will be given to youth who have not participated previously.
– Horse Judging Workshopó June 30, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $5. Ages: 9-19. Class limit: 12
Learn good conformation; breed character and performance ideals in different breeds of horses. Learn to evaluate horses based on knowledge and facts and give oral reasons to defend your decisions. This workshop will help prepare you for competing in the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. Wear closed toe shoes. Snack will be provided.
– Electric Extravaganza ó July 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $15 Ages: 10-18. Class limit: 12.
You use electricity every day, but do you understand how it works? Learn some basic principles, electric safety, make your own lamp and much more. Bring an empty, clean 12-ounce can to use as the lamp. Bring a bag lunch. Snack will be provided.
– Fun with Gourds ó July 8, 9 a.m.-noon, $5. Grades: K-second (Cloverbuds) Class Limit: 10.
Learn about gourds, how they are grown and how they can be used. Turn them into unique works of art. Wear old clothes. Snack will be provided.
– The Power of the Wind óJuly 9, 9 a.m.-noon, $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 10.
This class will look at the wind and its uses. Participants will learn more about engineering design, how to use the wind and community wind power projects. Snack will be provided.
– Corn Galore ó July 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $10. Ages: 9-19 Class limit: 12
Participants will learn about the many uses of corn and visit a local corn field. For lunch, they will have everything made from corn. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
– Strawberry Jamming ó July 16, 10 a.m.-noon, $5. Ages: 9-13 Class limit: 10.
Ever canned? Come learn the art of canning and take home a jar of strawberry jam too. Snack will be provided.
– Emerald Pointe ó July 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $30. Ages: 14-19. Class limit: 10.
Enjoy a day of fun in the sun. We will begin our day with a short workshop on water and sun safety. Then, we will spend the rest of the day enjoying the water park. Please bring sunscreen, towel, bathing suit and a change of clothes. Money for snacks at the water park is optional. Lunch will be provided.
– Garden in a Jar ó Making a terrarium, July 20, 9 a.m.- noon, $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 10.
Learn about a variety of special plants and how to prepare a happy home for them. Terrariums are small greenhouses, with sometimes common and, other times, unusual plants. Wear older clothes and bring small garden themed items for decorations to be used inside the terrarium. Snack will be provided.
– From the Grower, to the Grocery, to the Kitchen! ó July 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 10.
Start the day with a visit to a local produce grower. See how edible plants are cultivated, then harvested, packed and prepared for shipment to a grocery store. Visit a grocery to speak with a produce manager and learn all about the variety of fruits and vegetables sold in the store. Return to the Agricultural Center for a cooking class where the students will prepare a healthy snack from fresh picked produce. Bring a bag lunch. Snacks will be provided.
– Water Wise Plants and Xeriscape Container Gardens ó July 22, 9 a.m.-noon, $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 10.
Mini-class on drought tolerant plants, rain barrels and water conservation. Learn the proper way to plant a container. Then take it home and keep it going until fall for a Rowan County Fair entry. Wear old clothes and bring garden gloves if you have them. Snack will be provided.
– Garden Art -Mosaics ó July 23, 9 a.m.-noon, $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 12.
Master Gardener volunteers will guide the children in making a garden feature. Mosaics transform stepping stones and clay pots in the garden. Be sure to wear old clothes. Bring small, durable items for decorating garden art (such as sea shells, marbles, small metal toys.) Snack will be provided.
– Exploring the Fields Itchy, Biting, Stinging Things! ó July 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 12.
Take a nature walk in the fields and woods surrounding the Agricultural Center and the West End Park and Garden. Observe and collect insects for identification. Learn how to respect and appreciate the creatures that make us the most nervous: bees, wasps, spiders and fire ants. Class starts at the Agricultural Center then travels to the West End Community Garden on Brenner Avenue. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Wear old clothes and closed toe shoes. Bring a bag lunch. Snack will be provided.
– Rockwater Farm ó July 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5. Ages: 9-13. Class limit: 12.
Campers will visit Rockwater Farm and see Belted Galloway cattle and Paso Fino horses. Dr. Ann Furr will take us on a tour of her farm and we will watch her vaccinate a calf. Wear closed toe shoes. Snack will be provided.
– Parliamentary Procedureó July 28, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $5. Ages: 9-18. Class limit: 12.
Want to be president? This workshop will prepare you to run a meeting. Learn the rules while you participate in a game of Parliamentary Procedure Jeopardy. We will travel to Guilford County for this workshop. Bring a bag lunch. Snacks will be provided.
– Celebrations Around the World ó July 30, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5. Grades: K-second (Cloverbuds) Class limit: 10.
Learn about how other cultures celebrate their holidays. We will be making different crafts such as Mexican Tissue Flowers, Good Luck Chinese Dragon, Spanish tiles and more. Snack will be provided.
– America the Beautiful óJuly 31, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5. Grades: K-second (Cloverbuds) Class limit: 10.
Learn about our country’s symbols and our government. Youth will be campaigning and voting and learning about the processes involved. Snack will be provided.
– What Can Green Do For You? ó Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $5. Ages: 9-18. Class limit: 25.
Have you ever wondered what you can do in 4-H? This workshop will give you the opportunity to explore the many different competitive events 4-H has to offer. You can choose between poultry judging, expressive arts events, presentations, dairy events and much more. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
– Food Fun for Cloverbuds ó Aug. 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $5. Grades: K-second (Cloverbuds) Class limit: 10.
During this workshop, youth will learn about food facts and nutrition. There will be lots of activities and different snacks to try.
The Extension Office will be closed Friday,May 22, and Monday, May 25.
Activities are open to all youth. You do not have to be a 4-H member. Be aware of the age limitations for each activity.
Checks/money orders should be made payable to Rowan County CES. No registrations will be accepted without payment.
All fees are non refundable unless the class is filled to capacity or is cancelled.
Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
All classes and events are subject to cancellation due to lack of participation.
Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing for all outdoor sessions. Sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes should not be worn.
For all trips and activities, Rowan County 4-H, its staff and volunteers, are not responsible for sunburn or insect bites and will not administer either sunscreen or insect repellent. Parent/guardian is responsible for applying these protective agents.
All events operate under the 4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure (http://www.nc4h.org/publications/forms/4-H_codeofconduct.pdf) which is a condition of participation in 4-H events and activities.
North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. In addition, the two universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.