"4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills"

2008 4-H Clover College - June 17-20

Four days of "hands-on" workshops full of fun and learning!

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Activity Descriptions

4-Day Workshops

1. Clover Kids 4-day Day Camp.Clover Kids will participate in several hands-on activities while learning about animals, food fun, science, the outdoors and more. Refreshments provided for this workshop. TUE–FRI, JUNE 17–20; 8AM–12:15PM - AGES 6 & 7 • FEE $25

2. Rockets... Countdown to Family Fun. 3...2...1...blast off! Have you ever wanted to build a rocket and launch it? Come to this workshop and build a model rocket with an engine. TUE–FRI, JUNE 17-20; 8–10AM; AGES 8-12 • FEE $8
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Suing, 4-H volunteer 

3-Day Workshop

3. Old-Fashioned Raggedy Ann Doll. Make this wooden doll look as pretty as can be. Paint the face, curl the hair and stain the clothes for the antiqued look. TUES–THU, JUNE 17–19; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 8 & UP • FEE $6 • INSTRUCTOR: Karen Wedding, Extension Staff

4. Insect Collecting for Beginners. Learn the most common insect orders and make your own starter collection. You will collect aquatic insects so come dressed to enjoy the outdoors. WED–FRI, JUNE 18–20; 12:45–2:45PM • AGES 10 & UP • FEE $15 • INSTRUCTOR: Barb Ogg, Extension Educator

2-Day Workshops

5. Checkmate One. Beginning chess players learn rules and values of pieces. Build skills and play complete games in stages. TUES & WED, JUNE 17–18; 10:15AM–12:15PM • AGES 8 & UP • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: James Walla, 4-H Checkmates leader

6. "La feria española". Learn basic Spanish vocabulary for the fair, play games, prepare and eat traditional snacks and make a typical Spanish craft. ¡Olé! WED & THU, JUNE 18–19; 12:45–2:45PM • AGES 8-12 • FEE $3 • INSTRUCTOR: Jill Greff, 4-H volunteer

7. Classic & Antique Cars. Learn about the automobile and how it was developed. Build a 1/25th scale model of a vintage or classic car which can be entered at the county fair. THU & FRI, JUNE 19-20; 3-5 PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Myron and Nathan Smith, 4-H volunteers

1-Day Workshops

8. Beginning Origami. Explore the ancient art of paper folding. Learn the different types of folds while creating many different objects. TUE, JUNE 17; 8-10AM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $2 • INSTRUCTOR: Rhonda Griess, 4-H volunteer

9. Primitive Rope Making. Learn rope making as it was done by the indigenous cultures. Learn techniques using natural fibers found in the woods or prairie. TUE, JUNE 17; 8-10AM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $3 • INSTRUCTOR: BJ Spring, owner, Nyakuwalk, Primitive Survival Skills

10. Horse Of Course. An introduction to horse terms and breeds, grooming, tack and safety around a horse. A gentle horse will help teach. Must wear closed-toed shoes. Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, hat and sun-screen use suggested. TUE, JUNE 17; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $4 • INSTRUCTOR: Marty Cruickshank, Extension Associate

11. Outdoor Cooking. Everything tastes better when cooked outside! Join us for some cooking fun. Class is for youth who have not previously taken "Outdoor Cooking." TUE, JUNE 17; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $8 • INSTRUCTOR: Soni Cochran, Extension Associate

12. Horse of Course. Same description as #10 Horse of Course. TUE, JUNE 17; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $4 • INSTRUCTOR: Marty Cruickshank, Extension Associate

13. Garbage Getters. Learn about the world of worms and how they turn our garbage into healthy food (called vermicompost) for your plants and flowers. Create a worm habitat and take home your very own worm friends. TUE, JUNE 17; 12:45-2:45PM • AGE 8 & up • FEE $8 • INSTRUCTOR: Roberta Sandhorst, Master Gardener

14. Can't Resist Fabric. Bring white pre-washed tank top or T-shirt and create your own unique design using a resist method. Finished projects available Thursday, June 19. TUE, JUNE 17; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTORS: Chris, Jessica and Jaime Stephenson, 4-H volunteers

15. What's the Point? Learn the basic stitches used to make beautiful pictures, trims and pillows. Participants will receive a hoop, floss, needles, practice material and more. TUE, JUNE 17; 3-5PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $6 • INSTRUCTOR: Chris, Jessica and Jaime Stephenson, 4-H volunteers

16. Super 'Cycling. Create cool, fun crafts by recycling items found around the house. TUE, JUNE 17; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $3 • INSTRUCTOR: Jami Rutt, Extension Intern

17. Canine Cuisines & Crafts. Join me in the dog days of summer to bake homemade treats such as snickerpoodle cookies and pet party mix for your canine. Create a canine craft. TUE, JUNE 17; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Jessalyn Schrock, Extension Intern

18. Style Revue. Style Revue at county fair will be here soon! Come to this workshop and learn new styling procedures and practice your modeling. TUE, JUNE 17; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE None

19. Calligraphy. Learn the art of ‘"beautiful writing". Create your distinctive personal "hand". Learn three styles and hints on how to personalize them. WED, JUNE 18; 8-10AM • AGES 11 & up • FEE $3 • INSTRUCTOR: Rhonda Griess, 4-H volunteer.

20. Flower Babies Learn all about planting, propagating and growing your own flowers. Be creative and have a potted plant ready for the county fair. WED, JUNE 18; 8-10AM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTORS: Nicole Pedersen, 4-H volunteer and Jean Pedersen, Master Gardener

21. Fishing Fun. Bring your fishing pole, line, hook and bobber for fishing fun at a nearby lake. Extra tackle is optional. Bait provided. Class is for youth who have not previously taken "Fishing Fun." WED, JUNE 18; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 9 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTORS: David Smith, Extension Technologist & Soni Cochran, Extension Associate

22. Perfect Pillowcase Use three cotton prints to make a perfect pillowcase for travel, a gift or for lounging at home. Bring scissors, pins and your sewing machine with white thread. WED, JUNE 18; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Marie and Diane Spomer, 4-H Volunteers

23. Aquarius Beads. Learn the basics of making beaded jewelry! Make more than one piece of jewelry. WED, JUNE 18; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Wendy O'Brien, Aquarius Beads & Gifts, Inc

24. Creative Crafts. Celebrate crafts as you create your masterpiece in this fun workshop. WED, JUNE 18; 3-5PM • AGES: 8 & up • FEE: $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Bauman, Extension Intern

25. Fun in the Kitchen. It's easier than it looks to mix and shape bread and rolls. Learn mixing and shaping techniques through this hands-on workshop. WED, JUNE 18; 3–5PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Lorene Bartos, Extension Educator

26. Imagination Galore. Learn to creatively express yourself through imagination and to create characters through gestures and voice. WED, JUNE 18; 3-5PM • AGES 8-10 • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Teri Hlava, Extension Assistant

27. Photography I. Do many activities from the new Unit I 4-H photography manual, "Focus on Photography." Bring a camera, if you have one. WED, JUNE 18; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up, FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Vicki Jedlicka, Extension Assistant

28. Hooded Towels. Create a hooded towel for a baby or toddler (great baby gift!). Fee includes towel and thread. Bring scissors, sewing pins, ruler and sewing machine (if available). THU, JUNE 19; 8-10AM • AGES 11 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Maureen Burson, Extension Educator

29. Fun with Paper Part I. Explore fun things you can do to alter plain white paper for crafts, cards and decorating. THU, JUNE 19; 8-10AM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Rhonda Griess, 4-H volunteer

30. Advanced Origami. This class is for those who already know the basics or have taken Beginning Origami. Learn more difficult and intricate designs. THU, JUNE 19; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $2 • INSTRUCTOR: Rhonda Griess, 4-H volunteer

31. GPS Basics. Learn basics of Global Positioning System (GPS), how to use a GPS unit and find caches. THU, JUNE 19; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Marcia Claesson, 4-H volunteer

32. Money, Money, Money. Learn the basics of banking and how to spend and save wisely. THU, JUNE 19; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE None • INSTRUCTOR: TierOne Bank, Clocktower Branch

**33. Scrapbooking. Bring several photographs to create a personalized small photo album. WED, JUNE 18; 12:45-2:45PM AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Andersen, Creative Memories

**Important Note about Scrapbooking. The time for this session listed in the May NEBLINE is incorrect. The correct time is listed above.

34. Basketball Basics. Learn the basic skills needed to be a successful basketball player. Basketball included to take home. THU, JUNE 19; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: All-State Basketball Player, Evan Kucera

35. Here's Henna! This temporary tattoo is made with all natural ingredients, is safe & will last 1-2 weeks. THU, JUNE 19; 3-5PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Jhoni Kucera, 4-H volunteer

36. All Rise. Make kolaches from scratch and soft pretzels from first rise to hot from the oven. Bring two cookie sheets and a mixing bowl. THU, JUNE 19; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 • INSTRUCTOR: Mary Kay Kreikemeier, 4-H volunteer

37. A Day on the Beach. Travel to the ocean! Let's sit on the beach, make sand castles and soak up some fun in the sun crafts. THU, JUNE 19; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 • INSTRUCTOR: Jessalyn Schrock, Extension Intern

38. Sensational Summertime Crafts. Create your own sensational summertime arts & crafts. FRI, JUNE 20; 8-10AM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Jami Rutt, Extension Intern

39. Fun with Paper Part II. Learn to make pop-ups, weaving and fun things to do with punches. These techniques will make unique greeting cards and decorations. FRI, JUNE 20; 8-10AM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Rhonda Griess, 4-H volunteer

40. Anyone Can Act. Learn the basics of becoming a great actor such as realistic stage stunts. Stunt prop included to keep. FRI, JUNE 20; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 9 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Drama State Finalist, Christian Kucera

41. Advanced Basketballl Learn higher level skills to outplay your competition and impress your friends. See instructor's famous dunks or other smart moves. T-shirt included. FRI, JUNE 20; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: All-State Basketball Player, Evan Kucera

42. Fabulous Face Painting. Learn how to paint awesome designs on faces, arms and legs. FRI, JUNE 20; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Jhoni Kucera, Paradise Face and Body Painter

43. Martial Arts. Learn about the history of Taekwondo, basic Taekwondo and self-defense techniques. Wear comfortable clothing (long pants recommended) and bring a water bottle. FRI, JUNE 20; 10:15AM-12:15PM • AGES 10-14 • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Michael Catron & Hilary Strom, owners of Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo

44. Nail Art. Learn how to create different designs on your nails using decals, rhinestones, striping tape and beautiful nail paints. Come with clean finger and toe nails. FRI, JUNE 20; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 9 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Jhoni Kucera, 4-H volunteer

45. Air Brush. Learn from the pros. Ever wonder how easy and fun it is to use an airbrush? FRI, JUNE 20; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 • INSTRUCTOR: Christian and Evan Kucera, Paradise Face and Body Painters

46. Terrific Table Setting. Create an awesome centerpiece and learn all you need to know to participate in the county fair 4-H Table Setting contest. FRI, JUNE 20; 12:45-2:45PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $3

47. All Rise. Same description as #36 All Rise. FRI, JUNE 20; 3-5PM • AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 • INSTRUCTOR: Mary Kay Kreikemeier, 4-H volunteer

48. Babysitting Basics. Learn the basic skills needed to be a responsible and creative babysitter. Focus is on activities, making snacks and toys. FRI, JUNE 20; 3-5PM • AGES 11 & up • FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Lorene Bartos, Extension Educator

49. Photography II. Do many activities from the new Unit II 4-H photography manual, "Controlling the Image," with an emphasis on action photos. Bring a camera, if you have one. FRI, JUNE 20; 3-5PM • AGES 10 & up, FEE $5 • INSTRUCTOR: Sheila Day, 4-H volunteer