This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. It’s been a hard year and we could all use some time to hang out and socialize. This club is all about having fun and meeting new people in a small virtual group setting. Join 4-H Teen Leaders, Maddie and Nathan for an hour […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research! In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we’ll learn about […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn about making healthy food choices, where your food comes from, and MyPlate while also learning how to grow and cook with your own vegetables. At the beginning of this four-session series, you will receive an assortment of vegetable seeds and a garden journal that […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join in the challenge to help Maine scientists know where the bees and wasps of Maine are being seen. This session will launch a summer-long citizen science challenge to observe, collect and contribute data about these insects. Maine 4-H Citizen Science club members will introduce […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join us as we read a food-related book and then create an amazing snack that goes with the story. Chefs […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Registration deadline: June 15. June 16: Fuel Your Body Using MyPlate Come and find out how certain foods fuel your […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this series of three workshops, we will learn about how archaeologists study the past and how the objects that […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Katie Stevens, a freshman at UMaine is going to meet with youth to talk about her experience as a first-year […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Melissa from the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) will introduce participants to some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Registration closes one day before each session. *This workshop is being offered multiple […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Melissa from the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) will introduce participants to some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Registration closes one day before each session. *This workshop is being offered multiple […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever thought about owning a 4-H goat? Maybe you’d like goats for pets. Perhaps you’d like to raise them for meat. Perhaps you want to grow your own fiber for knitting or weaving. Or maybe you want dairy goats so you can make […]
We've broken the Summer Learning Series in half - and now is the chance for our enrolled Maine 4-H members to sign up for workshops ahead of everyone else!
We've broken the Summer Learning Series in half - and now is the chance for youth ages 5 - 18 to enroll in sessions for the second half of the summer!
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn about making healthy food choices, where your food comes from, and MyPlate while also learning how to grow and cook with your own vegetables. At the beginning of this four-session series, you will receive an assortment of vegetable seeds and a garden journal that […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. It’s been a hard year and we could all use some time to hang out and socialize. This club is all about having fun and meeting new people in a small virtual group setting. Join 4-H Teen Leaders, Maddie and Nathan for an hour […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join us as we read a food-related book and then create an amazing snack that goes with the story. Chefs ages 5yr – 8yrs will be able to create their snacks with very little adult help. Each week we will explore a different food group […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Youth will learn about the anatomy of a squid during this hands-on dissection, led by Melissa from UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR). Your frozen squid will be mailed to your home before the workshop along with some basic dissection tools. We’ll meet on […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this series of three workshops, we will learn about how archaeologists study the past and how the objects that we make and use today will be studied by future archaeologists. In the first workshop, we will learn about artifacts, and how what an object […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Who doesn’t love water in Maine in the summer? Learn about the water ecosystem of your local lake, pond, or stream! During this session, everyone will create their own ecosystem to explore what happens underneath the water. Participants will be provided with the materials to […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this three-part series the participants will be introduced to the design process and along the way provide them a chance to “think like an engineer” The fundamentals of wind power will be introduced and the challenges as well as opportunities of how this source […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Who doesn’t love water in Maine in the summer? Learn about the water ecosystem of your local lake, pond, or stream! During this session, everyone will create their own ecosystem to explore what happens underneath the water. Participants will be provided with the materials to […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]
To make things a little easier this year, we've broken the 4-H Summer Learning Series into two parts: Part 1: June 14 - July 11 Part 2: July 12 - August 20 Find out more and register for workshops on our webpage.
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. It’s been a hard year and we could all use some time to hang out and socialize. This club is all about having fun and meeting new people in a small virtual group setting. Join 4-H Teen Leaders, Maddie and Nathan for an hour […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn about making healthy food choices, where your food comes from, and MyPlate while also learning how to grow and cook with your own vegetables. At the beginning of this four-session series, you will receive an assortment of vegetable seeds and a garden journal that […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. While lots of folks might grow zucchinis in Maine, have you ever grown one that’s square? Have you ever made zucchini bread? It’s a great solution to “What do I do with that 2 ft. long zucchini.” Plus, we’ll be having a contest where we […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The characters in The Wizard of Oz learned to be their authentic selves through their journey and we learned “who” the Wizard really was when the curtain was pulled back. Let’s pull back our own curtains and shine a light on our authentic selves and […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join us as we read a food-related book and then create an amazing snack that goes with the story. Chefs ages 5yr – 8yrs will be able to create their snacks with very little adult help. Each week we will explore a different food group […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Registration deadline: June 15. June 16: Fuel Your Body Using MyPlate Come and find out how certain foods fuel your body. June 23: Choosing Healthy Snacks using the Nutrition label. Learn how to use the nutrition label to choose healthy snacks. June 30: Safety In The Kitchen, […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this workshop, we will explore the exciting and interesting ways that fish behave! Led by Dr. Scarlett Tudor of UMaine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI), youth will learn how to observe fish behavior scientifically and collect observational data by watching a variety of interesting fishes […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period. These meetings […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this three-part series the participants will be introduced to the design process and along the way provide them a chance to “think like an engineer” The fundamentals of wind power will be introduced and the challenges as well as opportunities of how this source […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Dr. Stephanie Burnett will lead this two-part series on microgreens, focusing on seed production, growth, and sustainability. Participants will take part in the creation of their very own microgreen garden. Participants must register by July 1 so that the materials for their project have time […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn how to take 3D photos, upload images or videos, and connect them all with easy-to-use software. Create your own “online universe,” and take folks on a virtual field trip, toss them into a digital escape room, immerse them in an interactive story, or show off a […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you fascinated by the world around you? Ever wondered how things in nature come in all shapes and sizes? Discover how you can become a scientist to find patterns and symmetry that are found in nature. Participants will be provided with their own magnifying […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you Ready for an Adventure? Are you 5 to 8 years old? Do you like to have fun stories read to you? Do you like to eat yummy food? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we think you will love […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you fascinated by the world around you? Ever wondered how things in nature come in all shapes and sizes? Discover how you can become a scientist to find patterns and symmetry that are found in nature. Participants will be provided with their own magnifying […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Winged minions following you and your friends around? Taunting you at every turn? Totally relatable. Sometimes those ‘flying monkeys’ are just us feeling too stressed out! Each participant will receive a bag of building bricks to help us build our yellow brick road and navigate […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Do you know all of the amazing properties of seaweed? In this workshop, you will learn about some of these wonders by harnessing seaweed’s “gelling” abilities to make Seaweed Lava Lamps right at home! Youth must register by July 7 for supplies to be mailed […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In the movie Inside Out, Riley’s emotions Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust are represented by different colors. In painting, we can use different colors to represent how we feel and what we want to express when we paint. What colors best represent your emotions […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The digestive tracts of humans and animals are filled with microbes – many of them help us digest our food and provide nutrients to keep us healthy. The foods we eat attract different microbes, and a healthy diet can help attract the most helpful microbes. […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period. These meetings […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this three-part series the participants will be introduced to the design process and along the way provide them a chance to “think like an engineer” The fundamentals of wind power will be introduced and the challenges as well as opportunities of how this source […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Dr. Stephanie Burnett will lead this two-part series on microgreens, focusing on seed production, growth, and sustainability. Participants will take part in the creation of their very own microgreen garden. Participants must register by July 1 so that the materials for their project have time […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn how to take 3D photos, upload images or videos, and connect them all with easy-to-use software. Create your own “online universe,” and take folks on a virtual field trip, toss them into a digital escape room, immerse them in an interactive story, or show off a […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this workshop, we’ll be looking at how to know if your goat is healthy. We’ll learn the normal vital signs of a goat – and how a healthy goat looks. Then we’ll look at ways to maintain health in your animals. We’ll also talk […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]
Families can choose to camp at Skowhegan Fairgrounds for a $25.00 per night fee. There will be stalls available. If your horse is staying on the grounds you must stay on the grounds. Animal Approval forms and appropriate vaccinations of horses will be required. Registration for clinic and horse show will be available June 15th. FMI […]
Registration will open at 8am. Lead line classes, Alumni classes, showmanship, equitation and games! Fun for all 4-H horse members ages 5 and up. We will also have horseless activities and demonstrations too. Families can choose to camp at Skowhegan Fairgrounds for a $25.00 per night fee. There will be stalls available. If your horse is staying […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Design and construct your own boat out of aluminum foil. Learn about basic engineering principles — see how far your boat can support a load of pennies! You provide your own pennies, 4-H will provide building materials. Registration deadline July 23rd. For youth ages 5 […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Do you see art and patterns in the outdoors? Ever wondered how things in nature come in all shapes and sizes? Discover how you can become a scientist AND an artist with pieces of nature. We will create our mandalas during this session. Participants will […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Are you Ready for an Adventure? Are you 5 to 8 years old? Do you like to have fun stories read to you? Do you like to eat yummy food? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we think you will love […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Melissa from the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) will introduce participants to some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Registration closes one day before each session. *This workshop is being offered multiple […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Melissa from the UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) will introduce participants to some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will visually explore and learn about some of Maine’s sea creatures. Registration closes one day before each session. *This workshop is being offered multiple […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Do you see art and patterns in the outdoors? Ever wondered how things in nature come in all shapes and sizes? Discover how you can become a scientist AND an artist with pieces of nature. We will create our mandalas during this session. Participants will […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Whether it feels like challenges are coming at you like a swarm of Flying Monkeys, or they’re small everyday things, figuring out how we deal with conflict is key. In this workshop, we look at common types of conflict and work through some activities that […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In the movie Inside Out, Riley’s emotions Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust are represented by different colors. In painting, we can use different colors to represent how we feel and what we want to express when we paint. What colors best represent your emotions […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Join 4-H and Greenheart as we travel around the world virtually and meet other teens from across the globe. Meetings will include a brief presentation from a teen Greenheart Exchange Student about their native country, an activity, and a question and answer period. These meetings […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Chef Rob Dumas and Caitlin Hillery from the University of Maine for an eggcellent cook-a-long. Participants will learn about the science behind the versatile ingredient of eggs and follow along with a cooking demonstration. Registration deadline: July 14, as materials will be sent to your […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Learn how to take 3D photos, upload images or videos, and connect them all with easy-to-use software. Create your own “online universe,” and take folks on a virtual field trip, toss them into a digital escape room, immerse them in an interactive story, or show off a […]
This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]
