There's opportunities for all at 4-H Learn and Fun Day!
Learning something new is exciting and challenging! Youth can experience workshops like Geology, Cake Decorating, Floriculture and so many more. There is something for everyone! Learn and Fun Day is open to all youth ages 5-18 in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford counties. You don't have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate! Cost is $25 for 4-H members and $30 for non-4-H members.
Registration includes: morning workshops, lunch, afternoon workshops, and workshop supplies!
Workshop options:
Floriculture Factory - Learn the basic concepts of floral design and then get creative while designing a vase arrangement using fresh flowers. Also, get your hands dirty as you experiment with plant propagation and try out a variety of techniques to grow more plants.
Geology- Rockin' Through Time - Come discover how rocks form and how they change overtime. Crack a geode and join a zombie song and dance.
All About Dogs - Explore what you can do in 4-H with your dog or find out what to expect if you are wanting to add a dog to your family. Did you also know that you don’t have to own a dog to do 4-H projects on dogs? Join us to learn all about dogs.
Food Decorating - Learn artistic techniques decorating cupcakes/cakes. Develop skills using various decorating tools and equipment. Learn how to create beautiful borders and accents.
Next Top Model - Do you want to be your county's next top model? Come and learn various poses, turns, how to walk the runway and things you should and shouldn't do as a model
Origami Fabric Ornament - Come join us as we create a special fabric ornament/decoration. These are referred to as origami and Scandinavian Folded fabric ornaments.
Real Colors - Imagine having the ability to clearly communicate your thoughts to friends, family and teachers. The power to accomplish that ability exists in you! You just need to unlock it. The key is Real Colors.
What on Earth are 4-H Shooting Sports - This workshop is a great opportunity to introduce youth to the areas of shooting sports.
FUNdamentals of Sewing - In this workshop you can explore your sewing skills and make a pillow of your own.
We Be Jammin': Make Your Own Freezer Jam - Take a peak into food preservation by learning how to make your own jar of jam. Each participant will take home one jar of freezer jam.
Map It Out - Discuss how artists use maps and and their part in the creation of maps with Jonathan & Joey from Illinois Art Station. Participants will make two artworks and using both drawing and collaging techniques.
3-D Pen - Discover a new kind of art as we take everyday designs and make them 3-D.
YQCA Training - Do you plan on showing livestock at your county 4-H show? Take the yearly YQCA training at this years Learn and Fun Day.
Rad Robotics - Try out cool robotics kits and activities while learning about STEAM in 4-H!
Think Like a Scientist - Think like a scientist by making homemade Oobleck and other fun experiments!
Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle: How to Compost with Wiggly Worms - This workshop teaches you about how to make your own worm farm at home!
Quads Away Drones Workshop: Youth will learn about how drones work, basic regulations for flying drones and will get the chance to fly a drone.
Quick Quilling: Get ready to jump into a new paper project – Quilling! In this workshop you’ll learn several techniques to get a unique quilling project started right away.
Fighting Hunger in Your Community: The Olympia Pacesetters 4-H Club's Hunger Ambassadors will present service projects they are engaged in to fight hunger locally. They will also have hands on activities for others to learn more about hunger issues.
West African Clothing – Symbolism & Style: Kente (kenten means “basket”) is one of several hand-woven cloths that originated in West Africa. Kente is made in the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana and by the Akans in Cote d’Ivoire. The colors and symbols are used in the making of traditional attire to communicate meaning to others across those communities without the use of words – similar to how our own choices about how we dress tells others something about who we are based on symbolism that has been ingrained in US culture for many years. Participants will use paper weaving and printmaking methods to design artwork inspired by Kente cloth that includes consciously chosen symbols that reflect who they are.
