Cuming County School Enrichment

Programs presented by Nebraska Extension are research-based and produced by specialists from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, the National 4-H Council and various universities and organizations throughout the United States.

As 4-H participants, your students will also have the opportunity to take part in 4-H activities outside the classroom. Camps, special events, contests, and the Cuming County Fair are a few additional activities students may participate in.

All of our programs are free of charge to all Cuming County teachers & staff. If you have any questions, please contact our Extension staff:  Melissa Hagemeister (mhagemeister5@unl.edu).

How can I get involved?

Click the link below to view a copy of our 4-H School Enrichment Program Brochure. 

SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CATALOG

LIFE SKILLS

Hand Washing | Available for grades 2-4

Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. This lesson will teach youth how to wash their hands correctly. Youth will have an opportunity to actually see how well they have washed their hands using Glo-Germ which fluoresces brightly under an UVA view box. 

Leadership Summit | Available for grades 4-6

This is an amazing hands on curriculum that fosters team building and character development at a young age. Youth will see the world from a new perspective and learn to be more effective leaders. Students will determine their skills, qualities, values, and beliefs of effective leaders through interactive activities.

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Embryology | Available for grade 2-3

This is quite possibly our most popular, most requested school enrichment program. Students will witness the miracle of life in the classroom. It involves the actual hatching of 12 eggs. This program requires 21-28 days to complete. It is a great learning experience for youth and perfect for the spring semester! *MOST POPULAR PROGRAM*

Farming in a Glove | Available for grades 2-5

Living in a farming community, it is important for youth to learn about the many factors that go into plant growth. Students will engage in a hands-on activity where they will learn about how to grow plants and the essentials needed to promote plant growth all in a plastic glove. *MOST POPULAR PROGRAM*

Tassel to Table | Available for grades 3-6

1 in 4 careers in Nebraska are related to agriculture. To better understand our local and state economy, it is important to understand the food production cycle. Students will learn about Nebraska agriculture and the steps that are a part of getting food from the field to the plate. This program will include interactive activities.

Edible Soil Horizons | Available for grades 3-6

Soil is one of the most precious resources for farmers. Students will identify the three layers of soil and the factors that affect soil quality and soil erosion. Students will create their own edible soil horizon using snack foods. This is a great interactive lesson that fits perfectly in biology, geology, or science classes.

NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE

Ag-Citing Science | Available for grades 3-4

This ten-hour program will focus on educating youth about Ag Literacy. Youth will engage in hands on activities which will help them understand where their food comes from and the importance of agriculture to Nebraska. This course has easy to teach interactive lessons, complete with activity kits and all supplies. *MOST POPULAR PROGRAM*

Steak Science | Available for grades 5-7

Cuming County is the #1 beef producing county in the state! It is important for our youth to have a proper understand of where their steak comes from. This curriculum will teach students about the different areas of animal science including how to read a food label, different cuts of meat, animal byproducts, proper cooking techniques and careers.

STEM & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Kitchen Science | Available for grades 1-8

Students get comfortable with exploring the world of chemistry using simple ingredients, food, utensils, and containers. Advanced level (4-8 grade): Participants will learn to predict outcomes and experiment with ordinary kitchen items.

Project WET | Available for grades 5-7

Project WET: Water Education Today is dedicated to solving environmental challenges by teaching the world about water. We do this by providing hands-on, science-based water education resources. Through water education, individuals learn to identify their water address, discover their role in the hydrological cycle, analyze their water footprint and recognize that water knows no boundaries as it flows through and connects us al

Looking for something more? 

Give us a call and we will find a School Enrichment curriculum that will fit your classroom needs! Contact us by phone at 402-372-6006.