Cooperative Extension News – The Stokes News

DANBURY Summer Fun registration is now open; you can register in 4-H Online 2.0. If your child is not a 4-H member, please complete a profile, then you may register for Summer Fun Camps.

Join us for the 2021 Summer Fun day camp series where face-to-face opportunities for youth ages 5-18 are offered to actively create lasting summer memories through engaging activities. Become a Junior Master Gardener. Make tasty treats at Nutrition in the Kitchen. Become familiar with tree identification in Forestry for Beginners. Learn more about lambs and goats. There is something for everyone.

Junior Master Gardener Camp (June 8-10) For youth ages 5-18: Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty in the garden? Do you want to learn more about being a gardener? This program will introduce young gardeners to the art and science of gardening, while helping them develop life skills to become good citizens in their communities, schools and families. Join us from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Stokes County Cooperative Extension office in Danbury. Bring your own lunch and something to drink.

Nutrition in the Kitchen Camp (June 14-16) For youth ages 5-18: Do you love being in the kitchen and cooking your favorite snacks or meals? Nutrition in the Kitchen will teach youth food and kitchen safety, and a number of recipes that they will be able to do on their own at home. Youth will gain cooking skills from their experience of being in the kitchen at this camp. Join us from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Stokes County Cooperative Extension office. Bring your own lunch and something to drink.

Forestry for Beginners (June 29) For youth ages 5-18: There are trees all around us, but do you know what type of trees they are? The Stokes County Forest Service will teach us how to identify trees, identify the different parts of a tree and the function of each part. Join us on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stokes County Cooperative Extension office. Bring your own lunch and a drink.

Lamb and Goat Camp (June 30 & July 1) Youth ages 5-18: Learn all abaaaa-out taking care of sheep and goats. Well learn about being safe around animals, what sheep and goats eat, and even showmanship skills. We will end with a mock show for youth to showcase what theyve learned to their families. (Yes, youth will be working with live sheep and goats.) June 30 will be for youth ages 5-11 and July 1 will be for youth ages 12-18. Each day will be from 8 a.m. to noon for camp and 12:30-1 p.m. for the mock show, with a lunch break in between. (Please pay attention to which day youre signing up for so youre attending the correct age group.)

Cloverbud Camp (July 6-8) Youth ages 5-7: Calling all the Cloverbuds! If youre between the ages of 5-7 please join us! Youth will be learning all the basics to 4-H such as cooking, gardening and animal care, just to name a few. Each day we will focus on a different topic and youth will experience hands-on learning activities. Cloverbud Camp will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension office. Bring your own lunch and something to drink.

Moooving Milk from the Farm to Table (July 15) Youth ages 8-12: How does milk end up on our tables? It doesnt just come from the grocery store. Come learn about the dairy industry and how milk moooves from the farm to the table. Were going to learn about the importance of nutrition for dairy cows, how to milk a cow, how cheese is made, and virtually tour a dairy farm. This camp will be held July 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and is geared towards youth ages 8-12 years old. Please bring your own lunch and a drink.

(Youth who are 5 years old must have completed Kindergarten or Pre-school.)

For more information visit: https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/stokes-county-4-h/2021-summer-fun/.

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