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A Special Thank-you to Our Program Partners
Adair- Casey Community Schools
Adair County 4-H Leaders, Volunteers
Adair County 4-H Youth Council
Adair County Board of Supervisors
Adair County Fair Board
Adair County Health & Fitness Center
Adair Public Library
Adair County Vet Clinic – Dr. Gary Schulteis
Boys and Girls Club of Central-Southwest Iowa
City of Greenfield
Community Partnerships for Protecting Children/
Decat, Creston Cluster
E.E. Warren Opera House Association (Warren Cultural Center)
Empowering Adair County Foundation
Fontanelle Public Library
Greenfield Public Library
Iowa Aviation Museum
ISU Engineering Department
ISU Extension & Outreach, 4-H Youth Development
Nodaway Valley Community Schools
Orient-Macksburg Community Schools
Public Resource Technology Center, Orient
Southwestern Community College/Southwest Iowa STEM Hub
Stuart-Anita Veterinary Clinic, PC
Stuart Public Library
The Sidey Collection
West Central Valley Community Schools
Meet the 2016 Summer Staff
Bradley Baudler is currently an ISU student majoring in Elementary Education with endorsements in
math and reading. During the year, he works for America Reads/Counts where he tutors students in
Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Along with tutoring, he mentors and leads meetings for new tutors within
the program. Brad also works with the ISU Women’s Basketball team and wants to become a high
school coach. This will be Brad’s 4th year back with Extension summer programs and he is
enthusiastic for camps to start!
McKinzie Boes is a Spring 2016 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in
Secondary History Education. She just completed her student teaching experience at ADM High
School. McKinzie has worked with kids of all ages through her college jobs and coaching youth
softball players. She is excited to be back this summer to build more relationships and create more
memories!
Jesse McCann is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City with a degree in
Elementary Education with endorsement in special education & coaching. Jesse has taught two years
at Southwest Valley in Corning and will be working this fall with elementary special education at West
Central Valley Schools. Jesse is very excited to teach, learn, grow, and have fun with the kids!
Emily Huntington is currently studying Secondary Education & Science at the University of Northern
Iowa. This school year Emily enjoyed helping in middle and high school science classrooms; she also
enjoys coaching & is working towards a coaching certification. This is Emily’s first year working with
Extension summer programs, and she is excited to meet everyone and make an exciting summer!
Members of the Adair County 4-H Youth Council and other teens will volunteer
more than 500 hours to assist with learning experiences during the summer.
4-H YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS include:
Jodi Baudler Tim Beane Hank Bohling Alyssa Christensen Noah Cooper Caroline Doud Heath Downing Hailey Gross Haylee Hunt Hannah Jorgensen Ashlyn Kralik Riley Lonsdale Sadie Marnin
Sam Marnin Skyler Rawlings Cole Sackett Brooklyn Sammons Alexis Shelley Morgan Smith Shelby Soper Cade Suhr Madison Suhr Halee Wallace Jill Wallace Beau Weinheimer
Signing Up
Adair County Extension places a high value on meeting the needs of students. All programs
are designed to address youth needs of belonging, independence, generosity and mastery.
Programs feature hands-on individual and group learning experiences in a fun, relaxed setting.
Participants have a chance to gain new knowledge and enhance their skills in communication,
teamwork, and decision making. Getting involved is simple and rewarding.
Read each camp description; they provide information on topic, time, location, and cost.
All grade levels are the grade the student will be entering Fall 2016. For more information
about any program, contact the Adair County Extension office at 641-743-8412 or email
Visit with your child; pick out the experience(s) that suit their interests and your family’s
schedule.
If the cost of the program is a barrier to your child’s participation, need-based scholarships are
available. The scholarship form is available on the back of the registration form included in this
booklet. The names of scholarship recipients are kept confidential. No one except the
program administrator will have access to the information.
Complete a registration form and medical information/release form. If your child needs to take
medication at camp, you will also need to complete a special permission form. All forms must
have a parent/guardian’s signature. Return the completed forms with payment to the Adair
County Extension office at 154 Public Square, Suite C, Greenfield, IA 50849. If you are
requesting a scholarship, be sure to complete the scholarship form on the back side of the
registration form; do not include any payment if you are requesting a scholarship (an invoice
will be sent to you at a later date after scholarship status is confirmed).
All programs have limited enrollment. Registration will be accepted until maximum capacity
has been met or up to one week before the program, whichever comes first.
Mark your calendar with the programs that you sign up for. A reminder will be provided
approximately one week prior to the program. You may select to receive the reminder via
e-mail, text message, and/or mail.
Notes about lunch at full day camps Campers need to bring their own lunch to all day-long camps, unless it is otherwise designated
in the camp description. Beverages (milk and water) are provided.
When packing lunch we encourage a protein source (i.e. meat, cheese, or peanut butter
sandwich), a grain, fresh fruits and veggies.
Snacks are provided during the day so please limit high sugar desserts and/or candy type
items.
Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Angie Engles at the Adair
County Extension Office by calling 641-743-8412 or by e-mailing [email protected].
Adair County Extension 2016 Summer Programs Schedule
Date Program name Time Grade Fall 2016
Location *Cost
May 19 Community Summer Sign-up Night
3:30-5:30 pm All ages Greenfield City Hall 202 S 1st St, Greenfield
FREE
June 2 On Their Own and OK 9:30 am-3:30 pm 4th-8th Adair Co Fitness Center (G) FREE
June 6 On Your Mark... STEM 9:30 am-3:30 pm 5th-8th 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds $5
June 7-8 Livestock Corral 9:30 am-3:30 pm 5th-8th Fairgrounds/Anita Vet Clinic $15
June 9 Move It Move It 9:30 am-3:30 pm 1st-4th 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds $5
June 10 Pride of Iowa Workshop 9:30 am-12:00 5th-12th 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds FREE
June 12-15 West Field 4-H Junior Camp 6th-7th Gretna, NE ****
June 13-14 SOFA (Speak Out For Ag) 8th-12th Ames Area ****
June 13-15,17 On Your Mark, get Set, READ library series
9:30-11:30 am 1st-5th Orient PRTC (Library) FREE
June 14-16 Co’Motion Dance Workshop & Performance for Public
9:30 am-3:30 pm 4:30 pm (Thurs)
3rd-12th All ages
Warren Cultural Center 154 Public Sq, Greenfield
$20/ workshop
June 20-23 On Your Mark, get Set, READ library series
9:30-11:30 am 1st-5th Stuart Public Library FREE
June 20-23 On Your Mark, get Set, READ library series
1:30-3:30 pm 1st-5th Adair Public Library FREE
June 22-25 Taste of Camp 4-H Camp 5th-8th 4-H Camping Center,Madrid ****
June 24-25 Taste of Camp Mini Camp 1st-4th 4-H Camping Center,Madrid ****
June 24 Frosting Décor Workshop 9:30 am-12:00 5th-12th WCC Green room ****
June 27-30 On Your Mark, get Set, READ library series
9:30-11:30 am 1st-5th Greenfield Public Library FREE
June 28-July 1 On Your Mark, get Set, READ library series
1:30-3:30 pm 1st-5th Fontanelle Public Library FREE
June 28-30 State 4-H Conference 9th & up ISU Campus, Ames ****
July 1-4 4th of July, Bonds at Home All ages Warren Cultural Center ****
July 6 On Your Mark, Get Set…BLAST OFF
9:30 am-3:30 pm 5th-8th Iowa Aviation Museum, Greenfield
$5
July 7 Springbrook 1 9:30 am-5:00 pm 5th-8th Springbrook State Park $15
July 8 Springbrook 2 9:30 am-5:00 pm 5th-8th Springbrook State Park $15
July 12 On Your Mark, Get Set…COOK 1
9:30 am-3:30 pm 1st-4th Nodaway Valley High School $20
July 13 On Your Mark, Get Set…COOK 2
9:30 am-3:30 pm 1st-4th Nodaway Valley High School $20
July 14 4-H Fair Kick-OFF 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds
July 15 Clover Kids Camp 9:30 am-3:30 pm 1st-4th 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds **
July 20-24 Adair County Fair All Ages Fairgrounds ***
July 26 On Your Mark, Get Set…PAINT (A)
9:30-11:30 am 1st-5th Warren Cultural center $10
July 26 On Your Mark, Get Set…PAINT (B)
1:30-3:30 pm 6th-12th Warren Cultural Center $10
July 27-29 Get in the Game: Olympics 9:30 am-3:30 pm 1st-4th 4-H/FFA Center, Fairgrounds $30
July 29 On Your Mark, Get Set… Get ready for Kindergarten
9:30-11:30 am K Greenfield Public Library FREE
* Need-based partial scholarships are available. Complete scholarship application on back of registration form. ** For current Clover Kid members only *** Adults (any over 12) - $7/day or $30/5-day; Kids (ages 5 – 12) $4/day or $15/5-day. **** Requires special sign-up; see book for details.
All grades are based on the grade child will enter in Fall 2016. All ages Community Summer Sign-up Night Bonds at Home Theater Event 4-H Fair Kick-off Adair County Fair Entering Kindergarten Camp #
On Your Mark…Kindergarten 1 Gardening with Kids Parent/Child Event Prek/K Health Screening Night
Entering 1st -2nd Grades Camp # Move It Move It 2 Clover Kids Camp (current kids) 3 On Your Mark…COOK 1 4 On Your Mark…COOK 2 5 Get in the Game: Olympics 6 On Your Mark…READ (Orient) 7 On Your Mark…READ (Stuart) 8 On Your Mark…READ (Adair) 9 On Your Mark…READ (Greenfield) 10 On Your Mark…READ (Fontanelle) 11 On Your Mark…PAINT (A) 12 Taste of Camp (Mini), Madrid
Entering 3rd Grade Camp # Move It Move It 2 Clover Kids Camp (current kids) 3 On Your Mark…COOK 1 4 On Your Mark…COOK 2 5 Get in the Game: Olympics 6 On Your Mark…READ (Orient) 7 On Your Mark…READ (Stuart) 8 On Your Mark…READ (Adair) 9 On Your Mark…READ (Greenfield) 10 On Your Mark…READ (Fontanelle) 11 On Your Mark…PAINT (A) 12 Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 Taste of Camp (Mini), Madrid
Entering 4th Grade Camp # Move It Move It 2 Clover Kids Camp (current kids) 3 On Your Mark…COOK 1 4 On Your Mark…COOK 2 5 Get in the Game: Olympics 6 On Your Mark…READ (Orient) 7 On Your Mark…READ (Stuart) 8 On Your Mark…READ (Adair) 9 On Your Mark…READ (Greenfield) 10 On Your Mark…READ (Fontanelle) 11 On Your Mark…PAINT (A) 12
Entering 4th Grade (cont.) Camp # Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 On Their Own and OK 14 Taste of Camp (Mini), Madrid
Entering 5th Grade Camp # On Your Mark…READ (Orient) 7 On Your Mark…READ (Stuart) 8 On Your Mark…READ (Adair) 9 On Your Mark…READ (Greenfield) 10 On Your Mark…READ (Fontanelle) 11 On Your Mark…PAINT (A) 12 Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 On Their Own and OK 14 On Your Mark…Explore STEM 15 Livestock Corral 16 On Your Mark…BLAST OFF 17 Springbrook Trip 1 18 Springbrook Trip 2 19 Workshops – Frosting Décor, Pride of Iowa Taste of Camp 4-H Camp, Madrid
Entering 6th-7th Grades Camp # Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 On Their Own and OK 14 On Your Mark…Explore STEM 15 Livestock Corral 16 On Your Mark…BLAST OFF 17 Springbrook Trip 1 18 Springbrook Trip 2 19 On Your Mark…PAINT (B) 20 Workshops – Frosting Décor, Pride of Iowa West Field 4-H Jr Camp;Taste of Camp 4-H
Entering 8th Grade Camp # Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 On Their Own and OK 14 On Your Mark…Explore STEM 15 Livestock Corral 16 On Your Mark…BLAST OFF 17 Springbrook Trip 1 18 Springbrook Trip 2 19 On Your Mark…PAINT (B) 20 Workshops – Frosting Décor, Pride of Iowa SOFA Taste of Camp 4-H Camp, Madrid
Entering 9th grade and above Camp # Co’Motion Dance Workshop 13 On Your Mark…PAINT (B) 20 Workshops – Frosting Décor, Pride of Iowa SOFA State 4-H Conference
2016 Summer Learning Experiences (All grades are based on the grade the child will enter in Fall 2016.)
1. On Your Mark, Get Set, Let’s get ready for Kindergarten
For: Kindergarten
Date: Friday, July 29
Location: Greenfield Library meeting room
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15
If you are heading off to Kindergarten this fall, you will want to be a part of this
great camp where you’ll meet new friends while working on numbers, colors,
shapes, and sounds. Summer fun can help translate into fall school success!
2. Move It, Move It
For: 1st-4th grades
Date: Thursday, June 9
Location: 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $5
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20
Community is where you live, work, and play. At this camp, you will be able to do
all three of these things while you dig right in and get some work done to help
your community on the Adair County Fairgrounds.
3. Clover Kids Camp
For: *CURRENT Adair County Clover Kid members
Date: Friday, July 15
Location: 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: (cost included with annual Adair County Clover Kid membership)
Wrap up your year in Clover Kids with this fun all-day camp. Put together your
head, heart, hands, and health while participating in fun hands-on projects. You
can even exhibit these projects at the 2016 Adair County Fair.
*Due to the great number of current Clover Kids, this camp is only open to those currently
enrolled in the Adair County Clover Kids program. For information about joining Clover Kids for
the 2016-2017 year, contact Adair County Extension.
On Your Mark, Get Set… COOK
For: 1st – 4th grades
Location: Nodaway Valley High School FCS Room
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $20, includes lunch & snacks
Get ready to prepare your lunch and snacks between activities that will have you
moving all day! Due to the popularity of the cooking camps, we are offering 2
sessions of “On Your Mark, Get Set… COOK.” Please choose the session below
(1 OR 2) that works best for you.
4. On Your Mark, Get Set… COOK (1)
Date: Tuesday, July 12
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 16
5. On Your Mark, Get Set… COOK (2)
Date: Wednesday, July 13
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 16
6. Get in the Game: Olympics 2016
For: 1st-4th grades
Date: Wednesday-Friday, July 27-29
Location: 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $30
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 30
Prepare for the Summer Games in Rio. Learn about the history of the games and
explore the sites of Rio, along with the history of the games and other locations.
Train to compete and end with your own Olympic competition. See how all of
these activities incorporate reading, social studies, science, and math!
Ready, Set, READ Series
For: 1st-5th grades
Dates: Check below
Times: Check below
Locations: Check below
Cost: FREE
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 25
Grab your running shoes and your thinking hats! It’s time to explore, sports,
games, and movement through books, activities, art projects, and more.
7. Orient Public Library (Public Resource/Technology Center)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 13, 14, 15 and Friday, June 17
9:30-11:30 am
8. Stuart Public Library
Monday-Thursday, June 20-23
9:30-11:30 am
9. Adair Public Library
Monday-Thursday, June 20-23
1:30-3:30 pm
10. Greenfield Public Library
Monday-Thursday, June 27-30
9:30-11:30 am
11. Fontanelle Public Library
Tuesday-Friday, June 28-July 1
1:30-3:30 pm
12. On Your Mark, Get Set…PAINT (A) For: 1st-5th grades Date: Tuesday, July 26 Location: Warren Cultural Center Green Room Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am Cost: $10 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20 Explore your artistic side as you are lead through the simple steps to make your own painting masterpiece on canvas.
A special thanks to Adair County’s
Public Libraries for partnering with
Adair County Extension
to host summer reading programs.
13. Co’Motion Dance Theatre Workshop For: 3rd -12th grades (ages 8-18) Date: Tuesday-Thursday, June 14-16 Location: Warren Cultural Center-Norman Learn Theater Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Cost: $20 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Valerie Williams Co’Motion Dance Theatre from Ames will conduct modern dance rehearsals for children ages 8-18. This workshop will culminate in an original dance concert showcasing the student’s work. Through the classes, the Kids’ Co’Motion workshop provides an opportunity for students to explore and expand their own potential, as well as learn about a vital performing arts discipline. The students also have an opportunity to experience first-hand the amount of preparation, physical work, creative thought, and expertise that is required to ensure a quality dance performance.
14. On Their Own and OK
For: 4th-8th grades
Date: Thursday, June 2
Location: Adair County Health & Fitness Center
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (3:00 parent presentation)
Cost: FREE
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 24
This class is designed to prepare children to be home alone while a parent is
away. This may be before school, after school, or for a more extended period of
time like summer vacation days. Topics covered include ways to deal with
boredom, preparing snacks, and how to handle emergencies. There will be
special presentation for parents at the end of the camp day.
15. On Your Mark, Get Set, Explore STEM
For: 5th-8th grades
Date: Monday, June 6
Location: 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $5
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 24
If you love science, you won’t want to miss this jam-packed day of hands-on
activities related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
16. Livestock Corral
For: 5th-8th grades
Date: Tuesday & Wednesday, June 7 & 8
Location: Adair County Fairgrounds/Anita Vet Clinic
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday; 8:30 am-3:30 pm Wednesday
Cost: $15
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12*
Learn how to care for animals ranging in size from rabbits to cattle while you talk
with experienced showmen who will demonstrate techniques in animal exhibiting.
On day 2, you will get to take a trip to a Vet Clinic to see some hands-on work.
*Space for the vet trip is limited to 12; if there are more kids interested in
livestock corral, they are welcome to attend day 1 for free.
17. On Your Mark, Get Set… BLAST OFF
For: 5th-8th grades
Date: Wednesday, July 6
Location: Iowa Aviation Museum, Greenfield (pick up & drop off at Extension)
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $5
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 16
Dive into aerospace adventures such as making a paper hot air balloon, learning
about the control panel of an aircraft, create an altitude tracker or determine fuel
efficiency. Spend the other part of your day learning about some of the great
history the Iowa Aviation Museum holds.
Springbrook Trips
For: 5th-8th grades
Location: Springbrook State Park
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $15
Minimum: 16 Maximum: 24/session
If you love the outdoors, this trip is for you. Picnic at Springbrook State Park
before an afternoon packed with activities. Due to popularity of the Springbrook
trip, we are offering two choice; choose the trip (1 OR 2) that works best.
18. Springbrook Trip 1 Date: Thursday, July 7
19. Springbrook Trip 2 Date: Friday, July 8
20. On Your Mark, Get Set…PAINT (B)
For: 6th-12th grades
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Location: Warren Cultural Center Green room
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $10
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20
Explore your artistic side as you are lead through the simple steps to make your
own painting masterpiece on canvas.
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ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The following are NOT a part of the Adair County Extension Summer youth program
and require separate registration.
Community Summer Activities Sign-up Night
Date: Thursday, May 19
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: Greenfield City Hall/Library Meeting Room
Cost: FREE
This is your chance to sign up for a variety of community summer activities offered for
our youth. Some of the organizations represented include: Greenfield Pool (swimming
lessons, etc.), local Churches (vacation bible schools and other summer opportunities),
and more. For more information, contact Greenfield City Hall at 641-743-2183.
Gardening with Children
Date: Monday, June 13
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: To be determined
Cost: FREE
For: Families with 3-6 year olds (all others welcome; activities targeted towards
preschool age)
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 20 kids
Come for a fun evening of gardening activities! You’ll get to: learn about container
gardening, taste a healthy snack, and make a craft. Every child will go home with a
book and gardening item. To sign up, contact Angie at Adair County Extension by
calling 641-743-8412 or by e-mailing [email protected]
Preschool/Kindergarten Screening Night Date: June 16th at Adair County Home Care A one-stop shop to get your child’s required checks for vaccinations, lead screens, dental screens, and vision screens before they go to school. For more information, contact Stephanie at Adair County Home Care by calling 641-743-6173.
Pride Of Iowa Workshop Date: Friday, June 10 Location: 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds Open to: 4-H’ers entering 5th-12th grades Fall 2016 Cost: Free Better understand what the 4-H/FFA Pride of Iowa cooking contest at the Adair County Fair entails. Get information about the contest, along with tips to make your posters and leave with ideas of potential recipes to enter. To register, contact Donna at the Adair County Extension Office by calling 641-743-8412 or by e-mailing [email protected]
Frosting Décor Workshop Date: Friday, June 24 Location: Warren Cultural Center Green room Open to: Youth entering 5th-12th grades Fall 2016 and a family member Cost: Free to 4-H’ers and FFA members, $2.50 to other youth Learn basic tips to decorate cookies and cupcakes; enjoy hands-on experience with cardboard cut-outs to test your skills. Get ideas to enter at the 2016 Adair County fair- 4-H’ers in the Cookie/Cupcake Decorating contest, non 4-H’ers in open class. To register, contact Donna at the Adair County Extension Office by calling 641-743-8412 or by e-mailing [email protected].
SOFA (Speak Out for Agriculture) XXII Trip Dates: Monday-Tuesday, June 13-14 Location: Central and NE Iowa, including Iowa State University, Iowa Farm Bureau, Center Grove Orchard, John Deere Tractor Museum Open to: Youth entering 8th -12th grades Fall 2016 Cost: $40 SOFA fills up quickly. Registration is open May 2-13, or until all spots are filled. Spots are filled on a first-come first serve basis; the only way to guarantee this spot is by having a complete registration form and $40 turned in to the Extension Office. Registration forms available at www.extension.iastate.edu/adair
2016 West Field 4-H Junior Camp @ 4-H Camping Center near Gretna, NE Dates: Sunday – Wednesday, June 12-15; Registrations due May 20 Open to: Youth entering 6th-7th grades Fall 2016 (4-H’ers and non 4-H’ers welcome) Cost: $185– Adair County 4-H’ers may be eligible for up to a 50% rebate funded by the 4-H Booster fund. Camp activities include zip line course, huge waterslide, swimming in a lake and challenging high and low ropes team-building course along with a wonderful group of teen counselors. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/harrison/news/2016-west-field-4-h-5th-6th-grade-jr-camp Taste of Camp @ State 4-H Camping Center near Madrid, IA “Mini Camp” Dates: Friday, June 24-Saturday, June 25; Registrations due May 9 Open to: Youth Entering 1st-4th grades Fall 2016 (4-H’ers and non 4-H’ers welcome) Cost: Tier 1-$105, Tier 2 - $120, Tier 3 - $140 (Family selects) – Adair County 4-H’ers are eligible for a $60 rebate. “Full Camp” Dates: Wednesday, June 22-Saturday, June 25; Registrations due May 9 Open to: Youth Entering 5th-8th grades Fall 2016 (4-H’ers and non 4-H’ers welcome) Cost: Tier 1 - $250, Tier 2 - $260, Tier 3 - $285 (Family selects) – Adair County 4-H’ers are eligible for a $130 rebate. Camp activities include archery, building a campfire, exploring a marsh, performing skits, singing camp songs, taking nature hikes, and making many new friends. Family members are invited to attend the closing ceremony and campfire lunch on Saturday, June 25 at 11:30 am. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/taste-camp-2016
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference – “Dive to New Depths” @ ISU Campus, Ames Dates: June 28-30; Registrations due June 1 (Cost raises $25 June 1-10) Open to: Youth entering 9th grade and up (both 4-H and non 4-H members can attend) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference Cost: $175 – Adair County 4-H’ers attending conference for the first time are eligible for a 75% rebate; those who have attended conference previously are eligible for a 50% rebate. You’ll meet new friends, enjoy motivational speakers, dances, banquets, workshops, and complete a service project.
Bonds at Home Event Dates: Friday, July 1 6:00 pm dinner theater with performance to follow Saturday, July 2 2:00 performance Sunday, July 3 2:00 performance Monday, July 4 2:00 performance Location: Warren Cultural Center – Norman Lear Theater Open to: anyone Cost: $15 Performance Tickets available at Ed and Eva’s (Warren Cultural Center) $30 Dinner theater Tickets, provided by Adair County 4-H Time Travelers Playwright John Busbee is back with a continuation of the 2015 Bonds of War play. He worked with six Adair County 4-H’ers on a project where men and women who were 4-H’ers during World War II were interviewed to see what is was like during this time. He is using this information as a base for the Bonds at Home play. The current 4-H Time Travelers will be serving the Dinner Theater which will feature: Open-faced beef sandwich, green beans, cheesy potatoes, salad, patriotic fruit cup, and homemade apple pie with ice cream.
Adair County Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 20 – Sunday, July 24 Costs: Adults - $7/day or $30/5 day Kids (ages 5-12) $4/day or $15/5 day http://www.adaircountyfair.org/ Ticket books to enter the fair are provided for each 4-H and FFA county fair exhibitor. Discovery, summer program participants, and FFA members without livestock or crops projects who exhibit only in the 4-H and FFA Center will also receive a booklet when they come on entry day.
Be sure to check out what some of the other great organizations in
Adair County have to offer our youth this summer:
Adair County Health and Fitness Center
www.adaircountyfitness.com
Greenfield Chamber
(Hosting this year’s Community 4th of July Celebration)
www.greenfieldiowa.com
Henry A Wallace Country Life Center /The Wallace Centers of Iowa
www.wallace.org
Iowa Aviation Museum
www.flyingmuseum.com
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM SIGN UP SHEET
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM MEDICAL FORM
