Anna Gilbertson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development annag@umn.edu, 763-324-3497
Kim Ferguson, Administrative Services Assistant fergu029@umn.edu, 763-324-3499
Natalie Peterson, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist pet01577@umn.edu, 763-324-3496
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County Arts-In is a summer performing arts/leadership experience for youth that have completed grades 2 – one year post high school. Singing, dancing, and acting, plus leadership and team building activities all culminate in a 30-minute musical revue that is performed during the Anoka County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair. Youth that have completed grade 6 or higher have many opportunities to provide leadership in the program. The show is performed during the week of the Anoka County Fair.
Requirements for participants
Register and pay fee.
Attend the required four rehearsals at the fairgrounds.
See rehearsal and performance schedule below for details on specific dates and times for each age group.
Audience
Anoka County 4-H members in grades 2 and up.
Cost
$90 per participant
Fee includes all meals, printed Arts-In t-shirt, costume t-shirt (if needed), music, miscellaneous supplies & some of the program costs.
Fee does not cover additional costume requirements, MN State Fair participation or optional photo/DVD orders.
Mail to: (Checks payable to Anoka County 4-H.) Anoka County 4-H 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304
If you prefer to pay by credit card, click on the payment link below. You can pay for all youth and any additional t-shirts you are ordering on one transaction. Payment Link
Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Scholarships are available. If you need to drop off your payment, our office building is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If our office is not staffed, there is a secure drop box next to our office door.
Registration
Registration will open in early spring.
If you have a family account in 4-H Online, login and then click on Events on the left side of the screen; event is "Anoka County 4-H Arts-In". Then select member's name. On the next screen, click “Start Registration”.
If you are new to 4-H, you'll need to set up an account. Creating an account does not require commitment for future participation. Select "In Person Camp/Event - Anoka County", for Club and "Performing Arts or Cloverbud" and any other projects of interest for projects. Once your account is approved, view the 4-H Online event registration guide for help in registering for the event.
Contact Kim Ferguson at fergu029@umn.edu or call 763-324-3495 for assistance.
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities contact Anna Gilbertson, annag@umn.edu two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
