CHEYENNE COUNTY

CHEYENNE COUNTY
ENTREPRENEUR CAMP
SEW SAVVY
Mondays Beginning June 1
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sidney Public Library, Sidney
Friday, June 12
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Grades: 6th - 12th
Registration: Limited space
Fee: Free 4-H Member; $20 Non 4-H Member
Ages: 8 - 13
Fee: $20
Explore your business personality, talents, hobbies and learn how to turn
those interests into a business idea. Campers will be challenged to think
about business needs in their communities and how to market local businesses. Meet local entrepreneurs and tour local businesses. Camp culminates with your business presentation during the county fair.
Let’s start with the basics. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew,
this is the workshop for you! You will learn sewing machine basics, simple
seam finishes, pressing techniques and basic hand stitching. Open to boys
and girls, ages 8 to 13. You will complete several beginning projects that
may be entered in the county fair including a pillowcase, pincushion and
needlebook. Please bring a sewing machine, fabric scissors and sewing
toolbox if you have them. Bring your lunch!
RABBIT CLINIC
Monday, June 8
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Free
Registration: Limited space
It's not "hare"brained! The rabbit project is a great introduction to livestock
projects. Rabbit judge, Cassie Swanson will teach you how to get started in
this fast growing project.
Registration: Limited space
STEAM Clothing Fun
Monday, June 15: 8 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday, June 17: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Ages: 3rd - 8th Grade
Fee: $40
Registration: Limited space
Bring your lunch on Wednesday
Complete several beginning level projects at this workshop, including a
skirt, pillow and a decorated T-Shirt. Sewing helpers are encouraged to
come with camp participants.
PRESENTATION CONTEST
Get “Buggy”
June 15, 16, 17, & 18
8 a.m. - Noon
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Tuesday, June 9
10 a.m.
NRD, 551 Parkland Dr., Sidney
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Share your favorite hobby or teach something new during this contest. Plan
and deliver a presentation using posters or multi-media to share your
talents.
Grades: 3rd - 8th
Registration: Limited space
Fee: $25 + Additional $20 for Bug Display Box
Don’t be “Bugged” out. Come explore entomology and start your own bug
collection. Camp is led by Krysti Nienhueser.
FASHION FABRIC
BLOCK PRINT WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 11
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $20
Monday, June 15
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Registration: Limited space
Uncover the clues to crack the case of Mystery Fiber! Learn where fibers
come from and what makes them unique. Once the case is closed, each
detective will have the opportunity to experiment with various dye techniques to create a sample book, silk scarf and fabric yardage. Learn the
science of fabric dyeing with unique materials and tricks for creating
winning color combinations. This workshop is to “dye” for! Designed for 4-H
members, ages 10 and older, who are enrolled in the NEW Beyond the
Needle project. Bring your lunch!
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $15
Registration: Limited space
Learn the art of linoleum block printing from local artist, Cindi Egging
Carve your own stamp to create stamped art in a block print format. Leave
with a framed work of art.
Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
cooperating with the Counties and the United State Department of Agriculture.
The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies
of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Grades: 3rd - 12th
Fee: $10
FABRIC CROCHET
FASHION FABRIC
Tuesday, June 16
8 a.m. - Noon
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Tuesday, May 26
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball High School, Kimball
Registration: Limited space.
Explore the color wheel as you learn to crochet using fabric strips to create
your own potholder or throw rug. Taught by Kathy Krahulik, this class
explores a traditional folk craft.
BARN QUILT WORKSHOP
Tuesday, June 16
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $20
Uncover the clues to crack the case of Mystery Fiber! Learn where fibers
come from and what makes them unique. Once the case is closed, each
detective will have the opportunity to experiment with various dye
techniques to create a sample book, silk scarf and fabric yardage. Learn
the science of fabric dyeing with unique materials and tricks for creating
winning color combinations. This workshop is to “dye” for! Designed for 4-H
members, ages 10 and older, who are enrolled in the NEW Beyond the
Needle project. Bring your lunch!
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Grades: 3rd - 12th
Fee: $15
JAMMIN’ IN THE KITCHEN
Thursday, June 18
9 a.m. - Noon
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $15
SEW SAVVY
Wednesday, May 27
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball High School, Kimball
Registration: Limited space
It's a no-sew quilting bee! Participants will select their quilt block and paint
a wooden square at this workshop. In addition, show your community spirit
by helping to paint the Camp's picnic tables. Local artist Judy McElroy will
lead this workshop.
Registration: Limited space
Grades:
Fee: $20
Registration: Limited space
Let’s start with the basics. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew,
this is the workshop for you! You will learn sewing machine basics, simple
seam finishes, pressing techniques and basic hand stitching. Open to boys
and girls, ages 8 to 13. You will complete several beginning projects that
may be entered in the county fair including a pillowcase, pincushion and
needlebook. Please bring a sewing machine, fabric scissors and sewing
toolbox if you have them. Bring your lunch!
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Wednesday, May 27
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kimball Fairgrounds, Kimball
Registration: Limited space
Explore the sweet science of making strawberry jam. What is the chemical
process behind that perfect jar of jam? Participants will learn how to
prepare fruit and make their own jam.
All Ages
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BASE
Thursday, June 18
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Sidney
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $15
Livestock judging is the evaluation of an animal’s characteristics and
making a comparison to other animals and the ideal standard of that particular class. Test your judging skills at this annual competition featuring beef,
sheep and swine.
ENTREPRENEUR CAMP
Tuesdays: Beginning June 2
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kimball Public Library, Kimball
Registration: Limited space
We mean crust! We'll dig into the science of gluten to learn how this
ingredient can be used to make the perfect double crust for your fruit pie.
This isn't for beginners!
KIMBALL-BANNER COUNTY
BABYSITTER CLINIC &
FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION
Grades: 6th - 12th
Registration: Limited space
Fee: Free 4-H Member; $20 Non 4-H Member
Explore your business personality, talents, hobbies and learn how to turn
those interests into a business idea. Campers will be challenged to think
about business needs in their communities and how to market local businesses. Meet local entrepreneurs and tour local businesses. Camp culminates with your business presentation during the county fair.
BATIK WORKSHOP
Friday, May 22
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kimball Fairgrounds, Kimball
Grades: 6th - 12th
Fee: $20
Thursday, June 4
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kimball Extension Office, Kimball
Registration: Limited space
Ready to start your babysitting business? Learn the basics of childcare and
earn your first aid and CPR certification at this workshop. Transportation
from Sidney is available.
Grades: 7th - 12th
Fee: $20
Registration: Limited space
Learn how to create your own batik masterpiece that you can display at
home. Here you will be given simple pattern ideas, melted crayons and
learn the techniques of dying colors, to create your own unique
masterpiece in this Sketchbook Crossroads Workshop.
Ages: All ages
PRESENTATION CONTEST
ROCKETS & ROBOTS
Tuesday, June 9
10 a.m.
NRD, 551 Parkland Dr., Sidney
July 20 - July 24
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kimball High School, Kimball
Fee: Free
Share your favorite hobby or teach something new during this contest. Plan
and deliver a presentation using posters or multi-media to share your
talents.
TRASH TO TREASURE
Thursday, June 18
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Kimball Fairgrounds, Kimball
Grades: 7th - 12th
Fee: $15
Registration: Limited space
Here you will take an old pallet and recycle/upcycle into something new! You
will have the opportunity to create an item such as an indoor/outdoor: table,
wall décor, planter, and bookshelf/shelf or an indoor family tree wall decor.
Please let us know of your selection/s when you register! Depending on your
selection this can be entered at the Fair in Design Decisions or Heirloom
Treasures.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR STATE?
Wednesday, June 25
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball County Fairgrounds, Kimball
Grades: 2nd - 12th
Fee: $10
Using your true colors, paint and decorate a wooden cut out of the State of
Nebraska at this Design Decisions Workshop.
Grades: 4th - 8th
Fee: $45
Registration: Limited space
Build your own rocket to launch on Friday and work with a partner to build
a EV3 robot to navigate an obstacle course. Transportation from Sidney is
available.
4-H WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
The 4-H Summer Workshops are open to all youth. You may attend workshops
at either location. Workshops are geared to specific age groups so please make
sure you use the grade the youth will be entering in the Fall.
Please mark which workshops you will be attending and return this form, along
with a check made to: University of Nebraska--Lincoln.
Space is limited so register early. Payment must be received in order to reserve a
spot!
CHEYENNE COUNTY REGISTRATIONS
Mail by May 26
Nebraska Extension, PO Box 356, Sidney, NE 69162
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Entrepreneur Camp, June 1 - July 13, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sidney, $20
Rabbit Clinic, June 8, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sidney, Free
Fashion Fabric, June 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sidney, $20
Sew Savvy, June 12, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sidney $20
Get “Buggy”, June 15, 16, 17, 18, 8 a.m. - Noon, Sidney, $25
Bug Display Box, $20 _______
Block Print Workshop, June 15, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sidney, $15
STEAM Clothing Workshop, June 15 & 17, 8 a.m. - Noon, Sidney, $40
T-Shirt Size ___________________
Fabric Crochet, June 16, 8 a.m. - Noon, Sidney, $10
Barn Quilt, June 16, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sidney, $15
Jammin’ in the Kitchen, June 18, 9 a.m. - Noon, Sidney, $15
It’s All About the Base, June 18, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sidney, $15
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NAME THAT PLANT
Thursday, July 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball Fairgrounds, Kimball
Grades: 4th - 12th
Fee: $10 Includes Lunch
Come and learn to identify the rangeland plants found in your backyard. Once you have identified your plants out on the range, you will dry
and mount your plants as a project for the Kimball-Banner County Fair in
this Range Management workshop.
Grades: 3rd - 12th
Fee: $20
KIMBALL/BANNER COUNTY REGISTRATIONS
Mail by May 26
Nebraska Extension, 209 East 3rd St., Kimball, NE 69145
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Babysitter Clinic & First Aid/CPR, May 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Kimball, $20
Fashion Fabric, May 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kimball, $20
Sew Savvy, May 27, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Kimball, $20
Entrepreneur Camp, June 2 - July 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Kimball, $20
Batik Workshop, June 4, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Kimball, $20
Trash to Treasure, June 18, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Kimball, $15
What Color is Your State, June 25, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Kimball, $10
Name That Plant, July 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kimball, $10
Emergency First Aid Kit, July 9, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Kimball $20
Cake Decorating, July 16, 9 a.m. - Noon, Kimball, $10
Rockets & Robots, July 20-July 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kimball, $45
EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT
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Thursday, July 9
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kimball Extension Office, Kimball
Name: _________________________________________________________
Registration: Limited space
Address: ________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone: ______________________________________________
Are you prepared for an emergency? Come and learn the essential items
needed in any emergency and how to properly use the items within your kit
that could help save you or your family’s lives.
Email: _________________________________________________________
Age: _____________________ Grade Completed ________________
Special Dietary Needs: _____________________________________________
CAKE DECORATING
Tuesday, July 16
9 a.m. - Noon
Kimball Fairgrounds, Kimball
Ages: All ages
Fee: $10
Learn the basics of caked decorating from frosting to decorating with the
finishing touches! You will also learn some of the basics of decorating with
fondant! What you’ll need to bring is a FROZEN 6”/8” cake on a piece of
cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil.
Photography Release: I give permission to use my child’s name/photograph in
publications, ads, news articles, videos, websites, social media or electronic
media pertaining to 4-H.
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Parent’s Signature _______________________________________________
For more information please call:
Nebraska Extension, Cheyenne County: (308) 254-4455
Nebraska Extension, Kimball-Banner Counties: (308) 235-3122
2015
4-H SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Nebraska Extension— Cheyenne County
PO Box 356
Sidney, NE 69162
Cheyenne, Kimball & Banner
Join your friends for some summer fun
at 4-H Workshops!!