caregiver working with youth on STEM activities
Kids and caregivers work together to learn STEM concepts and discover new interests at the 4-H Family STEM Club, slated to start this fall at the UMaine Extension Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County Office in Lisbon Falls

UMaine Extension 4-H to offer Family STEM Club in Lisbon Falls

August 14, 2025 4-H, Androscoggin-Sagadahoc, Home, Family and Youth, In-Person, News, STEM

Lisbon Falls, Maine — 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, a part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will offer two, 4-week Family STEM Club sessions this fall at the UMaine Extension office, 24 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. 

Families will engage in hands-on STEM projects together, with opportunities for adults to lead the activities with support from 4-H staff. Adults interested in learning how 4-H clubs operate and youth interested in joining 4-H are encouraged to attend.

Series 1 will be offered on Thursdays, September 18 through October 9. Series 2 will be offered on Thursdays, October 30 through November 20. All sessions will meet from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Youth must be ages 5 to 11 and a resident of Androscoggin or Sagadahoc County to participate.

Participation is free however space is limited. Register on the program webpage by Thursday, September 11 for Series 1 and Thursday, October 23 for Series 2. If you need a reasonable accommodation or have additional questions, contact Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties 4-H staff at laura.personette@maine.edu or 207.353.5550.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and help grow the food-based economy. Extension also leads Maine’s 4-H program, the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in the state. 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing and are developed to fit a variety of backgrounds, interests, budgets and schedules. Participants complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.