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4-H clover The Great Expedition at Summer Day Camps in Big Stone County

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Add to Calendar 2024-07-05 09:00:00 2024-07-05 14:00:00 The Great Expedition at Summer Day Camps in Big Stone County Join us for an exciting summer of hands-on activities, science experiments, games and out-of-this-world fun. Explore the possibilities. These Friday-day camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer. Register for all or one. Whatever fits in your schedule.Day campsAll camps will be held at the Clinton Memorial Building except June 28, which will be held at Bonanza Education Center.June 7 - Young Picassos - Create masterpieces using paint, clay, collage and other mixed media, while learning about Picasso's iconic works and the artistic movements that influenced him.June 14 - Botanical Explorers - Get your hands dirty planting seeds, exploring different types of flora, and discovering the wonders of photosynthesis.June 21 - Reptile Rendezvous - Uncover the secrets of snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and more!June 28 - Star Gazers and S'mores - Stargazing with the coziness of making s'mores around a campfire. Kids will embark on a cosmic journey, learning about the stars, planets and constellations that fill the night sky. This will be held at Bonanza Education Center.July 5 - Trains, Planes and Automobiles - Construct paper airplanes, design and race miniature cars, plus more!July 19 - Ocean Odessey - Dive into the world of marine wonders, learning about sea creatures, ocean conservation, and the mysteries of the deep.July 26 - Junior Olympians - Let's celebrate the Summer Olympics in Paris! Make Olympic crafts, design flags and medals; we will even hod our own mini opening and closing ceremonies.August 2 - Pharoah's Quest - Exciting journey into the mysteries of the pyramids, the secrets of the Nile, and the wonders of pharaohs' tombs.August - 9 - Culinary Chemists - Join us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen laboratory!Participants will need to bring their own lunch and beverage. Water bottles are encouraged.A light snack will be provided. Clinton Memorial Building Clinton Memorial Building Clinton Memorial Building America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Clinton Memorial Building
323 Main St.
Clinton, MN 56225

Contact

Suzanne Souza, Extension educator, 4-H youth development
souza004@umn.edu or 320-839-6380

Join us for an exciting summer of hands-on activities, science experiments, games and out-of-this-world fun. Explore the possibilities. These Friday-day camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer. Register for all or one. Whatever fits in your schedule.

Day camps

All camps will be held at the Clinton Memorial Building except June 28, which will be held at Bonanza Education Center.

  • June 7 - Young Picassos - Create masterpieces using paint, clay, collage and other mixed media, while learning about Picasso's iconic works and the artistic movements that influenced him.
  • June 14 - Botanical Explorers - Get your hands dirty planting seeds, exploring different types of flora, and discovering the wonders of photosynthesis.
  • June 21 - Reptile Rendezvous - Uncover the secrets of snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and more!
  • June 28 - Star Gazers and S'mores - Stargazing with the coziness of making s'mores around a campfire. Kids will embark on a cosmic journey, learning about the stars, planets and constellations that fill the night sky. This will be held at Bonanza Education Center.
  • July 5 - Trains, Planes and Automobiles - Construct paper airplanes, design and race miniature cars, plus more!
  • July 19 - Ocean Odessey - Dive into the world of marine wonders, learning about sea creatures, ocean conservation, and the mysteries of the deep.
  • July 26 - Junior Olympians - Let's celebrate the Summer Olympics in Paris! Make Olympic crafts, design flags and medals; we will even hod our own mini opening and closing ceremonies.
  • August 2 - Pharoah's Quest - Exciting journey into the mysteries of the pyramids, the secrets of the Nile, and the wonders of pharaohs' tombs.
  • August - 9 - Culinary Chemists - Join us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen laboratory!

Participants will need to bring their own lunch and beverage. Water bottles are encouraged.

A light snack will be provided.

Audience

Youth in grades K-5.

Cost

Camps are $8 each.

Accessibility 

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 the Big Stone County Extension office two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Registration

Register for one or all by calling the Big Stone County Extension office at 320-839-6380 at least one week prior to the event.

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