2012 SUMMER WORKSHOPS
(open to ALL YOUTH)
Contact BKR Extension for more information or to register
(402.387.2213 or 1.800.634.8951)
LEARN TO BE A LEADER
Thursday, May 24 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, July 9 – Bassett at 1:00 p.m.
For youth in grades 5, 6 or 7 (in the fall of 2012). You will learn skills to become a leader in your school and community. We will be exploring your strengths as a leader, learn about being a good citizen, experience team building, plan a service learning project and celebrate your accomplishments. Please pre-register two days prior to the class.
BABYSITTING CLINIC
Friday, May 25 – Bassett at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 31 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Wanting to start a babysitting business? Learn what makes a great babysitter. For youth grade 4 and up. Register one day prior to the clinic
MARBLING WORKSHOP for youth 8 and older
Wednesday, May 30 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 15 – Springview at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, July 6 – Bassett at 9:00 a.m.
Working with marbling paints; youth will float the paints on a methocel base and dye fabric. The fabric will then be made into a wall-hanging (no sewing required). Cost is $3.00. Register two days prior to the workshop. LIMIT OF 6 in each session. More sessions will be added so call and let us know if these dates do not work.
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 30 in Ainsworth at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19 in Ainsworth at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20 in Bassett at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 21 in Springview at 7:30 p.m.
This workshop is for youth of all ages and their parents. Learn about Facebook and other social media sites. Jaime Hanson, UNL Extension Intern, will be sharing how to use these sites in a beneficial manner and create an understanding of the sites.
ESI CAMP
An entrepreneurship camp will be held the week of June 4-8 in Ainsworth. Contact NCDC at 387-2740 for more info.
ENVIRONMENTAL SKILL DAY
Wednesday, June 6 – Valentine
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Topics include range, forestry, wildlife and intro to kayaks and canoes. For youth 8 years and up.
Pre-register by May 30. Rides are available for the first four to register.
LEATHER WORKSHOP
Monday, June 11 – Bassett at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 11 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12 – Springview at 10:00 a.m.
Cost is $10.00. Get tips and learn the basics to leather working. For youth ages 10 & up. Register one day prior to the workshop.
PILLOW WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 14 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 15 – Bassett at 1:00 p.m.
Sew a Tie Pillow which takes ½ yard of two fabrics. Check out the pillow at the BKR Extension Office or contact Pam and I will send you a photo of the completed pillow. Cost is $4.00 for the pillow form. For ages 8 and up. Register one day prior.
FISHING WORKSHOP
Friday, June 15 – Ainsworth
Friday, July 6 – Cub Creek, west of Springview
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon or bring a lunch if you want to fish past noon
For ages 8 and up. Register one day prior to the workshop
MASTER OF THE KITCHEN WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 21 – Ainsworth –
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Youth will develop skills in preparing basic foods from scratch including pot roast, breakfast casserole, omelets, apple dessert, calzones to name a few. Then you will get to try it all. Cost is $10.00 and is for youth 8 years and older.
HANDS ON LEARNING TO SEW CAMP
June 25 – June 29 -- Ainsworth High School
This week long camp will help you learn to sew (ideas might be pillow, pants/shorts, dress, tote bag). Bring your sewing machine and a project to sew. For ages 8 and older. Register by June 18.
PURSE WORKSHOP
Monday, July 2 – Bassett at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17 – Ainsworth at 9:00 a.m.
Using strips of several fabrics we will sew this scrappy little purse. Contact the BKR Office for a list of supplies needed for the purse. Register one day prior to the workshop.
SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP
Monday, July 9 – Springview at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 10 – Ainsworth at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 10 – Bassett at 2:00 p.m.
Make a scrapbook page (or two). Bring pictures to include on your page. For ages 5 and up. Cost is $3.00 and register one day prior to the workshop.
CAT WORKSHOP
Wednesday, July 11 – Rock County Fairgrounds, Bassett at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 12 – East City Park, Ainsworth at 3:00 pm
Learn tips on the care of your cat and how to show your pet at the cat show. Be sure to bring your cat to this workshop. Register one day prior to the workshop.
FROG WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 12 – Ainsworth at 9:00 a.m.
Learn to be a scientist and do research to see if the frog that you catch has the Chytrid fungus. Samples will be sent to the Henry Doorly Zoo. Limit of 8. For ages 8 and up. Register one day prior to the workshop.
RECYCLING WORKSHOPS
Thursday, July 12 – Ainsworth at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 13 – Bassett at 9:00 a.m.
Learn how to take paper that we throw away and make something useful--using a paper, water and blender we will create recycled paper. Cost is $1.00 and is for ages 8 and up.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
July 16 – 19 – Ainsworth
9:30 a.m - noon for youth in 3rd & 4th grade
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. for youth in 5th and 6th grade
Learn some basketball fundamentals while having fun!
Cost is $20 (this money will be donated to the Movie Theater projector project). Pre-register by July 9th. Limit of 20 girls per camp.
ROBOTICS CAMP
July 19-21 in Bassett
August 1-3 in Ainsworth
Learn how to build/program a robot along with wending it through a maze. Youth will also work with digital video, recording their experiences at the robotics camp. For youth 8 years and older. Limit of 10 per camp so pre-register early. Cost is $15.00.
FOOD & COOKIE JAR WORKSHOP
Monday, July 23 – 10:00 a.m.
at the home of Pam Bauer
For ages 8 & older. Cost is $3.00. We will be baking several items including our lunch for the day. Youth will also decorate a cookie jar to sell during the 4-H Fashion Revue as a fundraiser for the 4-H Council and 4-H member. Register by the Friday prior to the workshop.
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CLOVERKID CAMPS…
CLOVERKID CAMPS
June 26 & July 10 – Bassett -- 10:00 a.m.
June 27 & July 11 – Ainsworth – 10:00 a.m.
June 27 & July 11 – Ainsworth – 1:30 p.m.
June 28 & July 12 – Springview -- 10:00 a.m.
For youth 5-7 years old – they will enjoy camp activities (crafts, games, snacks). Cost is $5.00 per session. Register one day prior to the camp. The Ainsworth camps are limited to 15 per session.
MARBLING WORKSHOP for youth 5 – 7 years old
Monday, July 2 -- Bassett at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25 – Ainsworth at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, July 30 – Springview at 1:00 p.m.
Working with marbling paints, youth will float the paints on a methocel base and dye fabric. The fabric will be made into a wallhanging (no sewing required). Cost is $3.00. Register two days prior to the workshop. LIMIT OF 4 in each session. More sessions will be added so call and let us know if these dates do not work.
CLOVERKIDS FOOD WORKSHOP
Friday, July 20 – 1:00 p.m.
at the home of Pam Bauer
For ages 5-7 years . Cost is $2.00. Learn how to measure different ingredients and then practice as we bake some items. Register one day prior to the workshop.
**Also check out the following workshops that Cloverkids may attend – Scrapbooking and Horseless Horse.
LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP
Want some one-on-one help with showmanship? Jaime Hanson, UNL summer inter will come to your place and help you with showmanship and grooming. Call Jaime at the BKR Office to select a day/time.
THRIFTY CLOTHING PROJECT
Come and shop at a thrift store, garage sale, or a consignment store to find an outfit that cost $10.00 or less. Then you could model your new outfit at the 4-H Fashion Revue on Thursday, August 2nd in Ainsworth. Contact the BKR Extension Office for more information.
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HORSE EVENTS…
HORSE TRAINING CLINICS
Monday, May 21 in Springview at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22 in Bassett at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 24 in Johnstown at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12 in Johnstown at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 12 in Johnstown at 6:00 p.m.
These practices will contain information on each 4-H horse show event. During the practice youth will be able to bring their horse, ride, and learn what they need to learn to prepare them for their 4-H horse shows.
NOTE – More clinics may be scheduled if enough youth are interested. Contact information will be taken at the first clinic – if you are unable to attend, contact the BKR Extension Office and let us know.
HORSE TRAINING SHOWS
Monday, June 11 – 6:00 p.m. in Springview
Tuesday, July 10 – 6:00 p.m. in Bassett
This will be run just like a horse show (with a judge). Showmanship, pleasure, horsemanship, reining, poles and barrels. Cost is $2.00 per event (or $10.00 for all 6 events) For youth 8 and up. Register one day prior to show.
HORSELESS HORSE WORKSHOP
Friday, June 15 – Ainsworth
10:00 a.m. OR 6:00 p.m.
You don’t own a horse but want to know more about horses then come and explore the history of horses, what the horse needs to stay healthy and the diet they eat. This workshop is open to youth (and adults) 5 years and older
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Shooting Sports Workshops...
Shotgun/Trap Safety & Practice Sessions
Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 pm – Ainsworth Rod & Gun Club
Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 pm – Bob Painter’s (2 miles south of Springview)
Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00 pm – Ainsworth Rod & Gun Club
Tuesday, July 31 at 7:00 pm – Bob Painter’s (2 miles south of Springview)
Contest: Wednesday, August 8 at 5:00 pm – Bassett
(Shotguns and rocks will be furnished. Shells can be purchases at $2.50/box.)
Youth who participated in 2003-2011 will be allowed to bring their own guns but all new youth must use the guns furnished until the safety session is completed.
22 Rifle Safety & Practice Sessions
Tuesday, June 5 at 7:00 pm – Ainsworth Rod & Gun Club
Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 pm – Painters (1 ½ miles west of Hwy 183/7 junction)
Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00 pm – Rocky County Fairgrounds
Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 pm – Ainsworth Rod & Gun Club
Contest: Wednesday, August 8 at 2:00 pm – Rock County Fairgrounds
(22 rifles and ammunition will be furnished. ONE TIME FEE of $2.00 will be charged to cover 22-Rifle ammunition and targets.)
Youth must attend safety training and practice session before participating in the contest.
NOTE: If you have participated in the shooting sports discipline in previous years, you are eligible to shoot at the contest at fair without attending the safety/practice sessions this year. But you are encouraged to attend and practice shooting.
Archery Safety & Practice Sessions
Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 pm – Evangelical Free Church, east of Ainsworth
Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 pm – Evangelical Free Church, east of Ainsworth
Thursday, July 5 at 7:30 pm – Evangelical Free Church, east of Ainsworth
Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 pm – Evangelical Free Church, east of Ainsworth
Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 pm – Evangelical Free Church, east of Ainsworth
Contest: Wednesday, August 8 at 11:30 am – Rock County Fairgrounds
(Bows, arrows and targets will be furnished. ONE TIME FEE of $2.00 will be charged to cover supplies.)
BB Gun Safety & Practice Sessions
Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 am – Springview Rec Field
Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 am – East City Park, Ainsworth
Friday, June 1 at 10:00 am – Rock County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, July 11 at 10:00 am – Springview Rec Field
Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 pm – East City Park, Ainsworth
Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 pm – Rock County Fairgrounds
Contest: Thursday, August 2 at 11:30 am – Keya Paha County Grade School
Wednesday, August 8 at 11:00 am – Rock County Fairgrounds
( BB guns and BB’s will be furnished. These sessions are for youth 8 years (as of 1/1/12) and older. ONE TIME FEE of $2.00 will be charged to cover BB’s and targets.)
Youth must attend safety training and practice session before participating in the contest.
UNL Extension and TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP have provided
funding for staff support of these workshops.
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