2025 4-H Summer Workshops
*Registration Open on April 4th*
Building Better Babysitters - May 27th @ 9 am. - 4 pm.
- Ages: 12 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $45
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Topics covered will include child development, safety, first aid, CPR, nutrition, general care, and the babysitting business basics. A snack will be provided, you must pack a sack lunch!
-Instructor: Lauren Bergner (4-H Assistant)
Register by calling the office to sign up (308)532-2683
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Homemade Grapevine Wreath - May 29th @ 9 am. - 11 am.
- Ages: Any Age (MAX Registrations 8)
- Cost: $5
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Learn to make a homemade 12-inch wreath that can be decorated for any holiday or door. Youth will learn how to form vines into a wreath shape and what it takes to make it last. Participants should bring their own embellishments: Ribbons, bows, pine cones, or other similar-sized decorations.
-Instructor: Brenda Aufdenkamp (Food/Nutrition Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Wood Burning Cutting Boards - June 3rd @ 3:30 pm. - 5 pm.
- Ages: 12 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $40
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Try your hand at wood burning! Participants will get to choose a vinyl design to create their own on of a kind
12" x 8" cutting board. Fair entry information: *C257-015 Accessory made from wood
-Instructor: Caitlyn Jacobson (4-H Youth Development Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Geocache Basics Workshop - June 10th @ 2 pm. - 4 pm.
- Ages: 8 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $15
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Youth will learn about the world of geocaching. They will learn about this outdoor treasure-hunting experience that uses GPS enabled devices. Youth will also learn how to create an original cache and how to find them.
-Instructor: Lauren Bergner (4-H Assistant)
REGISTER HERE
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Beyond the Needle (Hat Decorating) - June 12th @ 3:30 pm. - 5 pm.
- Ages: 8 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $45
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Join us for a unique and creative hat painting class where you'll craft your very own custom felt hat! We'll provide all the necessary supplies including feathers, ribbons, fabrics, and leather to help you bring your vision to life. Each participant will receive up to 5 pieces to decorate their hat. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. Fair entry information: *C221-007 Fashion Accessory
-Instructor: Caitlyn Jacobson (4-H Youth Development Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Cooking With Wheat - June 18th @ 10 am. - 1 pm.
- Ages: 8 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $15
- Location: WCEERC (402 W. State Farm Rd.)
Learn the importance of consuming whole wheat foods while learning how to make pasta, bread sticks, whole wheat bread, and pretzels. Youth will make their lunch and have a loaf of whole wheat bread to take home.
-Instructor: Brenda Aufdenkamp (Food/Nutrition Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Beginning Cupcake Decorating - June 19th @ 9 am. - 11 am.
- Ages: 8 and up
- Cost: $20
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Learn basic cake decorating skills using buttercream frosting and beginning decorating techniques. Youth are encouraged to bring at least one-star tip and one line(writing) to the workshop. Each youth must bring 12 baked cupcakes ready for decorating to workshop.
-Instructor: Brenda Aufdenkamp (Food/Nutrition Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Beginning Sewing w/Pillows (2 day Workshop) - June 23rd & 30th @ 9 am. - 12 pm.
- Ages: 8 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $25
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Beginning skills for sewing on a sewing machine will be covered. Youth are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine, but a machine can be borrowed for an addition $10 (call office to request a machine). Each participant will make a pin cushion and a 4x4 patch pillow. Participants should bring a sewing machine, basic sewing notions including a black and white spool of thread and bobbin, two pieces of felt any color, and 1/3 yard of 2 contrasting woven fabrics for their pillow.
-Instructor: Brenda Aufdenkamp (Food/Nutrition Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Husker Performance Camp - June 24th @ 12 pm. - 3 pm.
- Ages: 12 and older
- Cost: $10
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Participants will learn what it takes to maximize their performance while developing an understanding of nutrition, weight training, and how to properly incorporate it all into their daily routine. Learn what macro and micro-nutrients are necessary to sustain energy, boost performance, preserve muscle, and develop a plate around your food choices.
-Instructor: Camden Grasmick (Snap Ed Assistant) & Brenda Aufdenkamp (Food/Nutrition Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Clover Kid Day Camp - June 25th & 26th @ 1 pm. - 3:30 pm.
- Ages: 5 to 7 yrs. old
- Cost: $25
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Explore what 4-H has to offer, create 2-4 projects to enter in county fair, and make a healthy snack. Choose the date that works best for you. (1 day camp offered twice)
-Instructor: Lauryn Hardy (Summer Assistant)
REGISTER HERE
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Forestry Workshop - June 25th @ 1 pm. - 3 pm.
- Ages: 8 & up
- Cost: $20
- Location: WCEERC (402 W. State Farm Rd.)
Come explore the world of forestry. Learn about the parts of the tree and how they work together for a tree to survive. Youth will also learn about diseases and pests that can harm trees. Youth will have a finished cross section display, a 4-H project after the workshop. Fair entry information: *D320-006 Cross Section Display
-Instructor: David Lott (Horticulture Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Smart Cents Workshop -July 1st @ 2 pm. - 4 pm.
- Ages: 12 to 14 yrs. old
- Cost: $15
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Youth will increase their ability to make informed decisions about financial health while strengthening their use of social and emotional skills. They will learn about their money personality, needs and wants, how to create smart goals, and explore different careers or ways to make income in this engaging class.
-Instructor: Caitlyn Jacobson (4-H Youth Development Educator)
REGISTER HERE
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Rabbits, Rabbits - July 10th @ 9 am. - 10:15 am.
- Ages: 8 to 18 yrs. old
- Cost: $8
- Location: LLM Extension Office (348 W. State Farm Rd.)
Youth will learn with live rabbits, their care, and showmanship. *Participants must bring their Rabbit
-Instructor: Lauren Bergner (4-H Assistant)
REGISTER HERE