4-H Clover College Workshop Descriptions

Clover College Main Page With Registration Information

Tuesday, June 11–Friday, June 14, 2024

4–Day Workshops.

1. Clover Kids Day Camp: Clover Kids will participate in hands-on activities while learning about animals, science and art. Mid-morning refreshments provided each day. | TUE–FRI, JUNE 11–14; 8AM–12:15PM | AGES 6 & 7 (must have completed kindergarten) • FEE $50 | Instructors: Various Extension Staff and 4-H Volunteers

2. Rocketry: Build your own rocket and launch it. Receive a rocket kit and one engine. Only for youth who have not previously taken this class. | TUE–FRI, JUNE 11-14; 8–10AM | AGES 8–12. • FEE $20 | Instructor: Ron Suing, 4-H Volunteer

2–Day Workshop

3. Derby Cars: Design, paint and race your own derby car. Wear clothes appropriate for painting. | WED, JUNE 12; 8–10AM | FRI, JUNE 14; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $15 | Instructor: Karen Wedding, Extension Staff

1–Day (4-Hour) Workshops

4. Gone Fishing!: Bring your fishing pole, line, hook and bobber for fishing fun at a nearby lake. Extra tackle is optional. Bait provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection. Only for youth who have not previously taken this class. | | WED, JUN 12; 8AM–12:15PM | AGES 9 & up • FEE $5 | Instructor: Dave Smith, 4-H Volunteer

5. Paintstik T-Shirts: Use colorful Paintstiks to design a unique T-shirt with color washes, textured surfaces and stencils. T-shirts provided. Wear clothes appropriate for painting. . | THU, JUN 13; 8AM–12:15PM | AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Kath Conroy, 4-H Volunteer

1–Day (2-Hour) Workshops

6. On the Bike Path: Learn bicycle safety, riding tips and more! Bring your bike and helmet. Wear closed-toe shoes — no flip flops. | TUE, JUNE 11; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructors: Ann Ringlein and the Great Plains Trail Network Volunteers

7. Horse Course – A: An introduction to grooming, tacking and safety around a horse. A horse will help teach. Must wear closed-toe shoes. | Same as Horse Course – B. | TUE, JUNE 11; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: Kate Pulec, 4-H Extension Associate

8. Build a Buddy: Find your voice and make communicating fun while building a stuffed animal! | TUE, JUNE 11; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructors: Paula Peterson and Erica Siemek, 4-H Volunteers

9. Mosaic Seed Art: Manipulate air-dry clay, add seeds to create decorative art. | TUE, JUNE 11; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Rachel Wells, 4-H Volunteer

10 Horse Course – B: An introduction to grooming, tacking and safety around a horse. A horse will help teach. Must wear closed-toe shoes. Same as Horse Course – A. | TUE, JUNE 11; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: Kate Pulec, 4-H Extension Associate

11. Snack Attack: Make and taste easy snacks that make up a healthy eating pattern. Please list any food allergies. | TUE, JUNE 11; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructors: Alyssa Havlovic, Extension Educator and Sam Isaacson, Extension Assistant

12. Eat Like a Cow: Create your own feed ration you can eat yourself! | TUE, JUNE 11; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructors: Erica Siemek and Paula Peterson, 4-H Volunteers

13. Pet Pals Pics: Create a pet photo book. Bring 4”x 6” (max size) photos of your favorite pet(s). | TUE, JUNE 11; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Sheri Ramirez, 4-H Volunteer

14. Outdoor Adventures: Explore nature and make an outdoor first aid kit. | TUE, JUNE 11; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10  | Instructor: Julia Plugge, Outdoor Specialist, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission 

15. Cake Decorating: Learn decorating techniques and create your own designs. | TUE, JUNE 11; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Lorene Bartos, Extension Educator Emeritus

16. Terrific Table Setting: Create an awesome centerpiece and learn how to participate in the 4-H Table Setting Contest at the Super Fair. | TUE, JUNE 11; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Madelaine Polk, 4-H Extension Assistant

17. Twisted String Art Trees: Have fun making a string art tree to enter in the Super Fair. | TUE, JUNE 11; 3–5PM | AGES 11 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Sarah Browning, Extension Educator

18. Robot Challenge: See what they can do and how to make them move. | TUE, JUNE 11; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructors: Jason Babcock, 4-H Volunteer & N-Bots 4-H Club Members

19. Gifts from the Kitchen : Using jars, create food mixes all tied up to be homemade gifts. | TUE, JUNE 11; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

20. Gorgeous Glass: Decorate glass vases and plates using a variety of techniques and embellishments. | TUE, JUNE 11; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Nicole Miller, 4-H Volunteer

21. Treasure Map: Be a pirate and create your own map using GPS and GIS technology. | WED, JUNE 12; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructors: Lancaster County Engineers

22. Woven Wall Hangings: Learn about frame weaving while creating a unique, colorful wall hanging. | WED, JUNE 12; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructors: Rhonda Griess and the Lincoln Hand Weavers Guild

23. Monster Machines: Get a “behind the scenes” look at BIG equipment and build a simple hydraulic machine. | WED, JUNE 12; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructors: Lancaster County Engineers

24. Loom Weaving: Learn about loom weaving while creating a useful potholder. | WED, JUNE 12; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructors: Rhonda Griess and the Lincoln Hand Weavers Guild

25. Amazing Animals: Learn how animals thrive by exploring adaptations of species. | WED, JUNE 12; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

26. Plant, Grow, Eat: Learn to cook with healthy herbs to make food taste yummy. | WED, JUNE 12; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Pam Cuttlers, 4-H Volunteer

27. Design It. Build It.: Build fantastic bridges and more. | WED, JUNE 12; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructors: Lancaster County Engineers

28. UNL Animal Science Experience: Learn about nutrition, animal biology and all the cool things in animal science during this tour of the UNL Animal Science Building. Enjoy a tasty stop at the UNL Dairy Store. | WED, JUNE 12; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Madelaine Polk, 4-H Extension Assistant

29. Summer Crafts: Get creative and make a project to enjoy at home and enter in the Super Fair. | WED, JUNE 12; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

30. Kitchen Chefs: Put on your chef apron and have a blast in the kitchen with new recipes that can be remade for the Super Fair. | WED, JUNE 12; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Kayla Colgrove, Extension Educator

31. Buzzing Bees: Construct & paint a solitary bee hotel and view live bees! | WED, JUNE 12; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 10 & up • FEE $8 | Instructors: Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, UNL Entomologist/Professor & UNL Bee Lab Staff

32. Discover Kumihimo: Explore the Japanese art of cord braiding. | WED, JUNE 12; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: Cathy Babcock, 4-H Volunteer

33. H₂0 Adventure: Build and eat an aquifer sundae, set irrigation tubes and see how water power is essential. | WED, JUNE 12; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Crystal Powers, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator

34. Babysitting Kit: Create a babysitting kit to promote a preschooler’s development. | WED, JUNE 12; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Hayley Jackson, Early Childhood Extension Educator

35. Wildlife Wonders: Learn about tracks, pelts, skulls and habitats of native Nebraska wildlife. | WED, JUNE 12; 3-5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: Elizabeth Thiltges, 4-H Extension Assistant

36. Busy Bugs: Learn why insects are so successful at their jobs out in nature through outdoor exploration. Bring boots, water bottle, sunscreen and/or hat. | THU, JUNE 13; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE: $10 | Instructor: Kait Chapman, Extension Educator of Urban Entomology

37. Hang-it-all Racks: Build a useful wooden rack using kitchen utensils for the hooks. | THU, JUNE 13; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE: $10 | Instructor: Becky Schuerman, Extension Educator

38. Hydro-Dip Painting: Learn how to spray paint into a bucket full of water and make two amazing water bottles to take home. Wear clothes appropriate for painting. | THU, JUNE 13; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Karen Wedding, Extension Staff 

39. Table Runner Sewing: Sew a fabric table runner for the fair. MUST have some sewing experience. Bring your sewing machine and kit of supplies. Fabric provided. Some office machines available upon request. | THU, JUNE 13; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 9 & up • FEE: $10 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

40. Wind: A Super Power: Build and race a sail car. Learn about wind power and renewable energy. | THU, JUNE 13; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Elizabeth Thiltges, 4-H Extension Assistant

41. Colorful Memo Boards: Make an inspirational message memo board using recycled materials. | THU, JUNE 13; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Tammy Sheldon, 4-H Volunteer

42. Green Thumb Science: Conduct amazing science experiments using succulents, miracle berry and flytraps. | THU, JUNE 13; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: Dr. Christian Stephenson, UNL Assistant Professor, Agronomy & Horticulture

43. Game On!: Play modern board games like never before by using special reasoning and critical thinking. | THU, JUNE 13; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructors: GameSchool Project Volunteers

44. Pizza Palooza: Create your own unique pizza and make homemade ice cream! | THU, JUNE 13; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

45. Mandala Dot Painting: Create medallion designs on wooden blocks using small dots of paint. | THU, JUNE 13; 3–5PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

46. Marble Run Challenge: Build a marble run with various materials and win awards for fastest, tallest, longest, etc. | FRI, JUNE 14; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructor: Hayley Jackson, Extension Educator

47. Udder-ly Delicious Dairy: Taste various cheeses, make butter and learn about dairy production. Not for dairy-sensitive youth. | FRI, JUNE 14; 8–10AM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

48. Let’s Be Artsy: Learn a new art technique and take your creation to the Super Fair. | FRI, JUNE 14; 10:15AM–12:15PM AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

49. Fun Thyme With Herbs: Learn about herb plants, how to identify them and fun ways to use them. | FRI, JUNE 14; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 10 & up • FEE $10 | Instructor: Mary Jane Frogge, Horticulture Extension Associate

50. Rabbits, Rabbits: Learn with live rabbits; their care and showmanship. | FRI, JUNE 14; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

51. Escape Room: Use strategy and clues to solve scenario puzzles in order to escape the room. | FRI, JUNE 14; 10:15AM–12:15PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructors: GameSchool Project Volunteers

52. Air Bee-n-Bee: Build a model of pollination and a hotel for bees. | FRI, JUNE 14; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $5 | Instructor: Elizabeth Thiltges, 4-H Extension Assistant

53. Brilliant Sun Catchers: Design colorful hangings to capture the sun and exhibit at the Super Fair. | FRI, JUNE 14; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $6 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern

54. The Sweet Scoop: Learn about the science of ice cream, make frozen desserts with different ingredients. | FRI, JUNE 14; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $10 | Instructors: UNL Food Science and Technology Department

55. What’s Poppin’?: Nebraska loves its popcorn. Cook and taste many varieties. | FRI, JUNE 14; 12:45–2:45PM | AGES 8 & up • FEE $8 | Instructor: 4-H Extension Intern