ENGINEERING EXPLORERS 2.0 CAMP
Join in to invent, design, and create in this exploration of engineering. Using everyday materials and your ingenuity, exploring the science of sound, circuits, and much more., Have fun building solutions to everyday problems and creating cardbaord constructions.
June 1st - 3rd
1:00 - 3:30PM
Dixon County Extension Office
57905 8665 Road
Concord, NE 68728
Ages: 10-145 years old
Cost: $30 per student
Registration Deadline: May 26th
go.unl.edu/engineeringexplorerscamp2026
AG 360:EXPLORING HAWAII, ALASKA, AND NEBRASKA IN VR
Join this FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology through the creation of virtual reality (VR) tours. Participants will learn about local agriculture as well as Hawaii and Alaska, create tours, and publish their work for public viewing. You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in local agriculture and ask questions of ag professionals while learning about both VR Tour creation and innovative agricultural and research practices.
OPEN TO: Youth going into grades 7 th grade and up!
COST: $25 (includes lunch, snacks, and supploies for all activities)
WHEN:9:00AM to 4:00PM
- May 29th at Eastern ME Research Extension, Education Center (MEad)
- June 1st at West Central Research Extension, Education Center (North Platte)
- June 3rd at Panhandle Research Extension, Education Center (Scottsbluff)
- June 4th at Haskell Ag Lab (Concord)
Registration submitted and payment postmarked by May 26th
Register at: https://go.unl.edu/ag360
Space is limited to 40 participants at each site.
Questions? Reach out to:
Brandy at (402)759-3712 or brandy.vandewalle@unl.edu
Sarah at (308) 772-3311 or spaisley3@unl.edu
BUILDING BETTER BABYSITTERS CLINIC
How do you know when someone is ready to babysit? How about after they compleate a class that teaches them about:
- The Business of Babysitting
- Child Development
- Basic First Aid & Safety
- Food & Nutrition
- Entertainment
- and Much, Much, MORE!!
Friday, June 5th
10:00AM - 3:30PM
South Sioux City Public Library
2121 Dakota Avenue
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Ages 10 & up
Cost $25.00
Bring a sack lunch.
Pre-register by May 18th
For more information and to register contact
Dakota County Extension Office (402)987-2140
Space is limited to 20 Participants
CLOVERKID SUMMER CAMP
Come and explore 4‑H Cloverkid projects ideas this summer.
Day 1 - Pollinators
Day 2 - Patriotic Art
June 18th & 19th
9:30 - 11:30AM
Nebraska Extension in Dixon County
57905 866 Road
Concord, NE 68728
(402)584-2234
Ages 5-7 years old
To register: go.unl.edu/cloverkidcampjune2026 by June 12th
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP
Across the region, kids are starting up thier own businesses and making money from home. Experience making and selling a product while learning what it takes to develop your own ideas fur a business. This will be an exciting five day camp experience. Youth will be selling their products during Chamber Coffee at the Dakota~Thurston county Fair on July 31st.
July 20th - 24th
1:00 - 4:00-PM
Cost $50.00 per youth
For youth 3rd to 8th grade
1505 Broadway
Dakota City, NE
Register at: go.unl.edu/entrepreneurshipcamp2026
Registration deadline July 15th
For more information, please contact Nebraska Extension Office in Dakota County (402)987-2140
4-H Workshops
4-H Workshops
Communication & Expressive Arts
If your interest area is public speaking, relationships, understanding other cultures, photography or visual arts, workshops with this subject matter will interest you.
Consumer & Family Science
Environmental Education & Earth Sciences
You love the outdoors and want to take care of the planet, trees or bugs are your thing. What about shooting sports?
Healthy Living
You love to cook, want to learn more about preserving food or just improve your lifestyle and your safety.
Leadership, Citizenship & Personal Development
Do you have what it takes to be a good citizen? What about your leadership skills or becoming an entrepreneur?
Plant Science
You have a green thumb or want to, you love your veggies and flowers! How about field crops, or grasslands?
GRO Big Red Virtual Learning Series, hosted by Nebraska Extension HLES Team. https://hles.unl.edu/lawn-garden/gro-big-red/
Innovative Youth Corn Challenge for 4-H and FFA Members - We are delighted to announce the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). This competition is designed to guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of all facets of corn production, including aspects related to agricultural careers associated with corn production.
For detailed guidelines and participation information, please refer to the https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge webpage or contact Brandy VanDeWalle at brandy.vandewalle@unl.edu.
Science, Engineering & Technology
You geek out over, science. You love rockets, computers, electricity, GPS, robotics, welding or woodworking
Young Nebraska Scientists Camps - Young Nebraska Scientists, conducted by Nebraska EPSCoR with funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers camps for middle and high school students throughout the state. The program focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math topics and is a great way for teens to sample a career or campus, meet friends and mentors, and find their future.
Camp fees include meals and lodging, except day camps. National Science Foundation funding helps keep camp fees low, plus need-based scholarships are readily available. Faculty from Nebraska colleges and universities are camp session leaders, and camp staff include university students. Learn more and apply now online. Email yns@nebraska.edu with any questions.
Raikes School Computer Science Summer Camp - The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its tenth year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Raikes School Faculty Members Dr. Steve Cooper and Dr. Seth Polsley. The summer camp was highlighted by Forbes in 2019 and continues to provide high-quality computer science education to interested students!
Innovate: The Raikes School Way is a great opportunity for high school students, with priority given to students in the high school graduating class of 2027.
- The camp serves students with little to no experience in computing, as well as those looking to enhance their existing computer science skills.
- Students in the graduating class of 2028 will be accepted on a space-available basis.
- The camp will be held at the Kauffman Academic Residential Center, home of the Raikes School, in the heart of Nebraska's City Campus from July 19-August 1, 2026.
State 4-H Camps
4‑H camps provide unique educational opportunities that empower youth to be active in the pursuit of self-improvement in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. 4‑H camps are offered as both overnight and day experiences and provide a place to discover, learn, and grow while developing valuable leadership and citizenship skills.
Registration is now OPEN! More information on sessions, dates, and the link to register can be found at 4h.unl.edu/camp
Small & Large Animal Workshops & Clinics
5/30/26 Adams County Beef Progress Show
6/3/26 - Animal Science Discover Day at NCTA in Curtis
6/17-6/19/26 - Heartland Triple Crown Livestock Judging Series
Livestock Information Series
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Information Series is a resource for 4-H members, leaders, and parents to gain knowledge in various livestock-related topic areas. Each session, a new topic is covered with experts joining to share their experience and expertise. Extended learning opportunities and supporting documents are also available for each topic.
Livestock Achievement Program
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects, including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition, by recognizing youth striving to improve their livestock project knowledge and leadership.
Camps and workshop are added as information is provided, check back regularly.
Horse Camps and Clinics
Equine Education
HALTER
Welcome to the Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Program! This progressive series of lessons is designed for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry to provide equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive youth development. These courses can be taken in any order, based on your background knowledge or areas of interest.
Once you have successfully completed each level, and their associated requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion. The fee for a 12 month subscription for this course is $25 or $75 if you purchase all 4 HALTER courses. And from now until December 31, 2025 each course is 50% off when you use code HolidaySpecial.
Registration
Horsemanship Advancement
Level testing requirements for Dakota County 4-H
Level 1 Written, Level 1 Riding, Level 1 Demonstration must be completed by youth 4-H age 12 years as of January 1st. Level 1 requirements must by done and record submitted to Extension Office by pre-fair entry (mid-July)
If Level 1 requirement is not done youth will not be able to participate in the county fair.
Written Level 1 test will be administered by either a certified Level 1 or 2 horse leader or by the local Extension Office. Testing appointments will be required by the Extension Office. Level 1 or 2 Riding, and Level 1 or 2 Demonstration to be administered by certified Horse leader.
Information about what will be covered on this test can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/horse/advancement
The youth participants being tested must be enrolled in the 4‑H horse project. During testing of each level, youth must also use a horse that has been properly identified on the 4‑H Light Horse Identification Record and Owners Affidavit. 4‑H'ers must own, lease, or manage the horse being used. Youth must have access to the horse and provide care and management as described in the Nebraska 4‑H Horse Show and Judging Guide. 4‑H members may use any of their project horses. However, a single horse must be used for the entire skills test of each level.
Level Testing
Watch for camps, clinics and more
6/11-6/13 Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp
7/11-7/15 - State 4-H Horse Show
TBD/Fall - State 4-H Rodeo
