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Summer won’t be dull with local camp opportunities

Despite the recent weather, summer and the end of school is upon us. Soon the “happy I’m out of school” attitudes of our school-aged children turn into “I’m bored”. The best way to counter the ”I’m bored” lament is to offer some out-of-the-ordinary activities that teach a new skill or hobby.

The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office has several interesting day camps and a fun overnight experience for local youth. Youth do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.

First up in the summer fun is a variety of day camp options to mix and match according to the interest of the youth and are conveniently located at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older.

Pajama Party – Learn the basics and explore the science of sewing and at the Pajama Party Workshop on June 4-6. This workshop is from 8 – noon. Participants will make their own pillowcase, pajama pants and decorate a t-shirt to match. The completed outfit may be modeled at the county fair. A limited number of sewing machines are available to use during the workshop.

Get Buggy participants will explore the world of entomology and begin their own personal bug collection. Kristi Nienhueser will teach the youth how to collect and display their finds. This workshop is at the same time at the pajama party, so youth have to choose!

SnapShot will focus on photography and is for beginners and others who want to learn more about composition and how to display your photography. This workshop is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, June 4 and 6, 1 – 5 p.m. Participants must have their own digital camera and will finish with at least two matted photographs illustrating their new talent.

Dinner Party is set for Wednesday afternoon, June 5, from 1 – 6:30. Participants at this workshop will spend their afternoon planning and preparing dinner for their families. Families are invited to dinner at 5:30. Table setting, table manners and menu planning are also on the afternoon’s agenda.

Later in June, have fun at Rick and Lucy’s Greenhouse!   At this Gardening Workshop on Tuesday, June 25, participants will pick berries and dry herbs before making their own healthy lunch by picking vegetables from Ricky and Lucy’s garden. 

More experienced photographers should try the Advanced Photography Workshop with Heather Hausmann’s Photography studio. Students will learn to use the settings on their digital camera and how to select good photos from the not-so-good.  The class is set for Wednesday, June 19.

For an overnight adventure that isn’t too far from home, try the Outdoor Adventure Explorer Camp set for Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. This year’s theme is Dutch oven cooking and fishing! Everyone gets a t-shirt and a fishing pole.

Gear-Tech-21 Robotics Camp combines robotics, GPS (global positioning systems) and GIS (geographic information systems) in a challenging and fun program and it’s here in the southern panhandle! Learn more about it by participating in a three-day program at the Kimball Event Center in Kimball on July 9 – 11 from 8:30 – 5 p.m. Transportation from Sidney may be arranged.

For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at [email protected] or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty.

 

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