Kids College. Spring/Summer 2018

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1 Kids College Spring/Summer 2018 Nebraska Extension in Hall County Located at College Park 3180 W Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE

2 MAY POTTERY HANDMADE CUP Age: 8 & up Fee: $28.00 Date/Time: May 30, 10-12:00, W Description: Starting with a soft ball of clay, students will build their very own mug. The mugs can be decorated with a wacky face or a flower. After drying for 2 weeks, the mugs will be fired so they are safe to use. Note: Class will be held at Fairbanks Pottery Studio, 3034 Schimmer Drive. Adults are welcome to sign up for class also. Instructor: Nancy Fairbanks JUNE HAPPY BRUSH PAINTING Age: 8-10 Fee: $10.00 Date/Time: June 1, 1:00-3:00, F Description: Happy Friday at Happy Brush! We will meet downtown at Happy Brush & paint a summer-themed acrylic painting instructed by Jackie Bowen, owner & entrepreneur. She will share her story of how she got started as a business owner & you ll end up with an awesome project. Wear old clothes! Parents: Drop off & pick up kids at Happy Brush, 305 W. 3 rd, Downtown GI, across the street from the Grand Theater. Instructor: Jackie Bowen, Happy Brush & 4-H Staff: D Ette Scholtz LOOKING OUT FOR ME Age: 8 & up Fee: $5.00 Date/Time: June 4, 9:00-11:30, M Description: Protect yourself-learn tips to avoid dangerous situations & learn tips to get out of a dangerous situation. Defend yourself, learn self-defense moves to keep yourself safe. Instructor: Officer Parker from GI Police Dept. POTTERY BOBBLE HEAD ANIMAL Age: 8 & up Fee: $30.00 Date/Time: June 5, 1-3:00, T Description: Students will build a bobble head sculpture out of balls of clay. We will talk about the science involved in clay work & the balance of the piece. Bring a smile! And a drink & snack if desired. This piece will have to dry 2 weeks & be fired before picking up. Note: Class will be held at Fairbanks Pottery Studio, 3034 Schimmer Drive. Adults are welcome to sign up for class also. Instructor: Nancy Fairbanks

3 INTRO TO BASIC FISHING Age: 8 & up Fee: $13.00 Date/Time: June 7, Session 1: 9-12:00, Session 2: 1-4:00, TH June 11, Session 3: 9-12:00, Session 4: 1-4:00, M Description: Get ready to fish! Learn to tie knots, bait hooks, cast, fish with live bait & with lures. Students will prepare equipment & then go fishing. Bring your own pole if you want, or one will be provided. Snacks will be provided. NOTE: Sign up for one session only. Directions: Turn west onto Schimmer Drive off of Hwy 281. Turn at the first house on south side of road. Follow black top driveway to house. Instructor: John Mayer SKIP, HOP, JUMP! Age: 10 & up Fee: $5.00 Date/Time: June 5, 1-3:30, T Description: Learn how to make your own jump rope out of recycled plastic bags! Be creative while recycling unwanted bags. Students will cut strips, fuse strips together, & then braid the strips into a jump rope that really works! Instructors: Clean Community System Staff KIDS COLLEGE TRIFECTA AM Age: 8 & up Fee: $10.00 Date/Time: June 6, 8:00-12:00, W Description: See the burn, and get ready to learn! We are rolling 3 programs into one for a fun-filled summer morning! We ll create a wood-burning project, experiment with 3D pens, and explore career options with the Make Tank take-apart station. Bring a sack lunch and stay for Trifecta PM! Instructors: Megan Knuth, D Ette Scholtz KIDS COLLEGE TRIFECTA PM Age: 8 & up Fee: $10.00 Date/Time: June 6, 1:00-5:00, W Description: Join us for a fast-paced, fun afternoon with 3 programs rolled into one! You ll catch an entrepreneurial spark through teamwork games, creative thinking, and designing your own DIY ceramic tile. Instructors: Megan Knuth, D Ette Scholtz PLANT A PIZZA/BAKE A PIZZA Age: 8 & up Fee: $12.00 Date/Time: June 7, 9:00-3:00, TH Description: Do you love pizza? If so, this class is for you! We will have a great time preparing & eating delicious pizza. You will also get to learn how to grow some of your favorite pizza toppings & take home some plants to use on your next pizza. No need to bring a lunch we re having pizza! Instructors: Elizabeth Killinger & Cami Wells JUST IMAGINE! Age: 5-12 Fee: $10.00 Date/Time: June 7, 9:00-12:00, TH Description: Unleash your creativity & join us on this journey of becoming an entrepreneur! Students will have the opportunity to learn about different activities in this class. They will be creating slime & participating in an interactive board game with a chance to win a variety of prizes. Instructors: Rosalinda Sebastian & Sarah Moreno

4 LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Age: 5-12 Fee: $5.00 Date/Time: June 8, 9:00-12:00, F Description: Are you looking to become a better leader? Walk with us on this path to discover the leadership skills you already have & other skills you will soon learn. In this session, we will be creating our own courage butterfly snack & leadership flowers to demonstrate how leaders grow & change. Students will participate in a game to further their leadership skills. Instructors: Rosalinda Sebastian & Sarah Moreno CLOVER KID CREATIONS Age: 5-8 Fee: $21.00 Date/Time: June 11 & 13, 9:00-11:30, M,W Description: Do you like creating crafts? How about creating snacks? Come join this class to experiment with color & food to create projects for your home & tummy! Plan on attending both days! Instructor: Miranda Bright FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY Age: 8 & up Fee: $21.00 Date/Time: June 11 & 13, 1:00-3:30, M,W Description: Do you wish you were a better photographer? Let s explore some photography tips & tricks in this beginning level class. We will learn how to use & apply multiple composition skills to create great photos in this two session class. Need to bring: digital camera with a memory card & charged batteries. Instructor: Miranda Bright INTRO TO HOBBY CERAMICS Age: 9 & up Fee: $23.50 Date/Time: June 12 & June 14, 1:00-2:30, T, TH Description: Students will choose an item to be glazed. (box, 7 flowerpot, vase, or pencil holder) They also will hand create from pottery a small item & pick something fun to paint in acrylics. This is a two session class. All supplies included. Your original clay container would be a great entry for Design Decisions, Sketchbook Portfolio or Design My Place at the Hall County Fair. Wear old clothing & meet at Clay Corner Ceramics, 604 S Claude Road. Instructor: Geri Zaruba STRING ART FUN Age: 8 & up Fee: $13.00 Date/Time: June 14, 9:00-11:30, TH Description: Using paper patterns & embroidery floss, you can create your very own string art picture! You will be able to choose from a variety of animal picture patterns. Your framed string art picture will make a great project for the county fair. Instructor: Miranda Bright IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A BROWNIE Age: 5-8 Fee: $ Date/Time: June 14, 1:00-3:30, TH Description: If a mouse is given a brownie, he is bound to want some ice cream. If he is given the ice cream, what will he want next? Let s go on an adventure to find out. On this adventure, we will create our own mouse puppet, homemade treat & more. Instructor: Miranda Bright

5 MAGAZINE ROLL UP CRAFT Age: 8 & up Fee: $13.00 Date/Time: June 15, 9:00-11:30, F Description: Using some magazines, come & make a cool container with a recycled look for your desk or crafting space. In this class, we will learn about colors & create our own magazine roll up craft! This project will make a great project for fair. Instructor: Miranda Bright POTTERY PENCIL HOLDER BIRD Age: 8 & up Fee: $30.00 Date/Time: June 18, 1-3:00, M Description: Students will build a wacky bird sculpture which doubles as a pencil holder! Your pencils will be easy to find & ready to use. Note: Class will be held at Fairbanks Pottery Studio, 3034 Schimmer Drive. Adults are welcome to sign up for class also. Instructor: Nancy Fairbanks FLOWER POT PICKS Age: 7 & up Fee: $13.50 Date/Time: June 19, 1:00-2:00, T Description: Students will be able to choose from a variety of bugs & small animals to use for their flower pot picks. The picks will be painted with acrylics & sealed so they are ready for outdoor use. Students will make 3 picks each. Please wear old clothing & meet at Clay Corner Ceramics, 604 S Claude Road. Instructor: Geri Zaruba COOKING 101 Age: 9-10 Fee: $15.00* Date/Time: June 28, 9-3:00, TH Description: Measure, mix, learn about food & build on basic cooking skills. Enjoy sampling what you make! We will be making a variety of foods from the menu. Join us for a fun day in the kitchen! *Fee is $10.00 for students who are accompanied by an adult who is willing to supervise students as they learn by doing. Instructors: Cami Wells & Elizabeth Killinger Pottery items may be picked up from Fairbanks Pottery Studio on June 21 from 5-7 pm (cups & bobbleheads) and July 10 from 5-7:00 pm (birds). Just in time to enter them in the fair!

6 Items made in Kid s College classes may be entered in the Hall County Fair. Entry forms will be available in the class or they may be picked up at the Extension office. Take your items to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 11 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm to enter them in the fair. The Hall County Fair runs from July Hope to see your projects at the fair!

7 Kids College is open to all youth. Note suggested GENERAL age requirement INFORMATION when selecting classes. *The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has implemented a Youth Activity Safety Policy to provide a safe environment for youths participating in UNL sponsored activities, clinics or conferences. Our policy includes safe interaction guidelines as well as background and sex registry checks for staff and volunteers. This policy will help to protect participating youths from potential misconduct incidents and help provide a safe, educational and enjoyable activity/program experience. *We can help! Scholarships are available for Kids College classes and more. If the cost of any youth workshop is too much for your family budget, please ask for a scholarship when you register (write it on your form or let Barb know). Be assured it will be confidential. *We encourage early registration. We have set minimum and maximum class sizes. If classes fill quickly, we may be able to add additional sections. If we do not reach the minimum, the class will be cancelled and the fee will be refunded. Fees will cover insurance while the child is involved in the class. The fees will also cover cost of some materials and supplies. *Participants not currently enrolled in 4-H will be considered a special interest 4-H er. They will be eligible to participate in the Hall County Fair by entering exhibits and/or participate in activities related to the class(es) they take. (This is optional.) *No refunds will be given after the class begins, except in case of illness. Notify the office if illness prevents participation. *Please bring the children directly to the class, no more than 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the class. When picking up children, we ask that you sign the registration sheet letting us know the children were safely picked up. It is necessary that participants be picked up from their classroom immediately after their last class. *An effort will be made to provide a cookie break in classes that are longer than 2 hours - so it is not necessary that students bring money to use in the vending machines. If anyone would like to bring snacks for a class, that would be great. Please give us a call if you would be willing to do that. Students with summer birthdays are welcome to bring treats. *Youth who sign up for morning and afternoon classes are welcome to bring a sack lunch-preferably something that does not need refrigeration. Vending machines - pop, juice and snacks are available. *Good behavior is required. Parents will be called to pick up their youth if class rules are not followed.

8 Registration Form Name: M F Age Name: M F Age Address: Phone: Currently Enrolled in 4-H? Yes No Pottery Hand Made Cup Fee: $ Happy Brush Painting Fee: $ Looking Out For Me Fee: $ 5.00 Pottery Bobble Head Animal Fee: $ Intro to Fishing Session Fee: $ Skip, Hop, Jump! Fee: $ 5.00 Kids College Trifecta AM Fee: $ Kids College Trifecta PM Fee: $ Plant A Pizza Bake A Pizza Fee: $ Just Imagine Fee: $ Leadership In Action Fee: $ 5.00 CloverKid Creations Fee: $ Focus On Photography Fee: $ Intro To Hobby Ceramics Fee: $ String Art Fun Fee: $ If You Give A Mouse A Brownie Fee: $ Magazine Rollup Craft Fee: $ Pottery Pencil Holder Bird Fee: $ Flower Pot Picks Fee: $ Cooking 101 Fee: $ CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ TO COVER TOTAL FEES Send Registration Form & Check to: Hall County Extension College Park 3180 W Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE YES NO I give permission to use my child s name/photograph in publications, advertisements, news articles or websites pertaining to 4-H. I have read the general information and understand my responsibilities.

9 I can volunteer during these classes Does your child have any food allergies? Does your child have any special health needs? Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: You re invited to join 4-H! What is 4-H? 4-H is the youth development program of Nebraska Extension. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. All 4-H programs are consistent in placing strong emphasis on life skills, such as problem solving, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership. 4-H is for youth who are ages 8 to 18 by December 31 of the prior year with the Clover Kids program offered for youth ages 5-7. In 4-H, you can learn new skills like taking photographs, cooking a snack, caring for pets, building model rockets, growing flowers and vegetables, fishing, decorating your room and more. 4-H has more than 150 learn-bydoing projects. 4-H projects are challenging, but practical and a fun way to learn. You ll enjoy plenty of fun activities as a Hall County 4-H member. Special events like 4-H Movie Nights, Bicycle Road-E-0, Ice Cream Roll and the Hall County Fair are fun for your whole family. Your family is an important part of your 4-H experience because... 4-H is a family affair. In a recent survey, 98% of families expressed that 4-H is having a positive impact on their family's life, 76% stated that 4-H is contributing to more family-bonding time and over 60% of families said 4-H is helping their kids to be involved in the community. Contact the Extension Office at or visit our website at for more information.

10 Nebraska Extension in Hall County Located at College Park 3180 W Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE Hall County 4-H

11 The Hall County Extension office is located in the College Park building which is designated as Star #24. Central Community College is Star #6 and Stuhr Museum is Star #5. If you have trouble finding us, give us a call at College Park Hwy 34 Stuhr Museum Hwy 281

12 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hall County Extension 3180 W Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE Return service requested