EXPLORE 4-H

April 17 - Rockets to the Rescue (Stomp Rockets)

Saturday, April 17, held via zoom, limited to 25 family spots

This workshop captures many of the wonders and issues of modern day engineering.  It emphasizes aerospace engineering , as it incorporates lessons related to math, science and physics.

• $5 cost per family
• Registration open from April 1 - 11
• Project relationship - Aerospace
• 8 - 19 year olds will be at 9am

Cloverbuds Ages 5 - 7 Straw Rockets used with bottles

• Cloverbuds - Ages 5- 7 will be at 10am no registration limit for cloverbuds
• Registration open from April 1 - 11

Note:  For both sessions participants will need to provide their own bottle.

March 20 - Can Can Robots

Saturday, March 20, meeting will be held via Zoom

Open to all ages - Cloverbuds and 4-H members

Based off the Junkdrawer robotics project area, 4-H members will receive a project kit that will include everything to make a Can Can Robot.

• Registration will be open from February 22 - March 7
• Kit pick up information will be sent out to families
• A Zoom meeting will be held at 9am on Saturday, March 20 to build your own Can Can Robots.  Cloverbuds will need a parent to assist.
• Kit cost:  $5 to be paid online by card EXCEPT Shelby County 4-H members.  They will select pay by check as the Shelby 4-H Federation will be paying the fee.

Zoom recording

February 27 - Building your very own Trebuchet

Saturday, February 27, meeting will be held via Zoom

4-H ages 8-18 will start at 9am.

Based off the Junkdrawer robotics project area, 4-H members will receive a project kit that will include everything to make a trebuchet (marshmallow shooting catapult).

• Registration will be open from January 26 - February 5.
• Kit pick up will be during the week of February 12.
• Jim Sparks, SPIN Club leader, will create a "how to" video on building the trebuchet.  A video link will be emailed to those who sign up.
• 4-H'ers will need to build their trebuchet by Saturday, February 27.
• A Zoom meeting will be held at 9am on Saturday, February 27 to go over the building process, ways to improve your trebuchet, answer any questions, etc.
• Kit cost:  $5 to be paid online by card EXCEPT Shelby County 4-H members.  They will select pay by check as the Shelby 4-H Federation will be paying the fee.

February 27 (Cloverbuds)

Saturday, February 27, meeting will be held via Zoom, 10am

Cloverbud members will learn how to make a popsicle trebuchet in a workshop led by Youth Educator Kim Morrison.  Registration will run from February 1 - February 19 and kits will be distributed through Friday, February 26.  You can view the registration link here:  https://go.illinois.edu/cbfebruaryexplore4h

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to families by February 26.  Kit cost:  $5 to be paid online by card EXCEPT Shelby County 4-H members.  They will select pay by check as the Shelby 4-H Federation will be paying the fee.

Zoom meeting recording

How to build a trebuchet video

January 30 - First Aid Kits

During a time of remote learning and early dismissals, your are having to stay home for longer periods of time.  With this kit, you can help your members be better prepared for accidents that may happen.  Each member will build their own first-aid kit and understand how to use each item they put into the kit. Sarah Bush Lincoln Community First Aid will be assisting with this program.

• Registration open until Monday January 25
• Ages 5-18
• Project Relationship - Health
• Cost $5
• Time Frame: 1 hour
  • 8-18 yr. old  9am
  • Cloverbuds 10am

5-7 yr old recording  https://uofi.box.com/s/4blispe8vbmy4c7dx1leszluok3jchus

8-18 yr old recording  https://uofi.box.com/s/0j30rpr7zgjfquzqfexh48lvh3xohvzd