4-H June Jamboree Schedule
4-H June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds
June 17-19, 2022 (2024 Workshops Coming Soon!)
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Saturday Workshop Schedule
Session 1, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Beginners Guide to Making Yarn
Let’s Sew: Create a small drawstring bag
Session 2, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Let’s Crochet: Begin your crochet journey
Session 3, 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Watercolor Techniques: Jellyfish & Seaweed
Session 4, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Saturday Workshop Descriptions
Anytime Science & Craft
All day Saturday
All ages welcome
Drop by the “Anytime Science and Craft” table at any point throughout the day, between workshops or during your downtime.
3K Fun Run and Walk
Morning (beginning at 9am)
All Ages
No Maximum # of youth
Presenter: Kathleen S, GSA Student and Runner
Start the day off with movement! Get outside for a fun run/walk around the fairgrounds led by GSA Sophomore, Kathleen. All abilities welcome.
Archery
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
Ages 9+
Maximum 8 youth
Presenter: Becky and Norwood Ames, 4-H Club Leaders of the Lock, Stock and Barrel 4-H Club
This introductory workshop will teach basic Archery techniques and safety.
Beginners Guide to Making Yarn
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All Ages
No Maximum # of youth
Presenter: Liz Duke, 4-H Leader and Sheep Farmer
In this class, participants will learn how yarn and string are made. Samples of raw fleece from various animals will be available. How fiber is cleansed, combed, and carded will be discussed and demonstrated. Liz will also demonstrate with a spinning wheel and a drop spindle. Guest sheep ‘Onyx’ will be there too!
Buzz on Pollinators
Sessions 2 and 3 (9:00 – 10:15 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Kristin Beauchamp, Owner/Operator of Lone Spruce Farm and 4-H Leader
The buzz on pollinators: make an “Air Bee n Bee” with farmer Kristin! Learn about unlikely pollinators, where pollinators go in the winter, and how you can help pollinators in your own backyard!
Equine Dentistry
Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
All Ages
No Maximum # of youth
Presenter: Frank Vela, Equine Dentist
Did you know that horses have to go to the dentist just like we do?!! That’s right, their teeth become really sharp over time which can become very uncomfortable for the horse to chew effectively. Join us to watch an interesting demonstration and listen to local equine (horse) dentist, Frank Vela, tell us about the importance of horses going to the dentist! All ages are welcome. You DO NOT need to be part of the horse program to participate – just come on over with us to learn something cool about horses!
Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (9:00 – 10:15 am; 10:30 – 11:45 am, and 1:00 – 2:15 pm)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Jo Ann Joray, 4-H Leader
Let’s Sew: Create a small drawstring bag
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Andrea Mahoney, Art Teacher and 4-H Leader
In this workshop, learners will thread a needle, tie a knot, tips on laying out a pattern and measuring, stitch a running stitch, and create a casing to guide our ribbon through. We will use all of these techniques in creating our very own drawstring bag to hold little items in!
Let’s Crochet: Begin your crochet journey
Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Andrea Mahoney, Art Teacher and 4-H Leader
In this workshop, learners will learn about the tools used in crochet, how to properly hold our crochet hooks, make a slip knot, and begin a foundation chain. We will also start to gently learn a single crochet stitch, learn how to turn at the end of a row, and fasten off, as well as practice finding the front of our creation and what to do if our crochet hook falls out of the loop!
Thumbprint Art
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All Ages
Maximum 8 youth
Presenter: Terry Swazey, 4-H Leader
Have fun creating thumbprint art to use in making a refrigerator magnet or two. Also, use glitter paint to create a sparkling magnet or pendant.
Touch Tank
Sessions 2 and 3 (9:00 – 10:15 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm)
All Ages
No Maximum # of youth
Presenter: Scarlett Tudor, UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute
Come learn about some of Maine’s marine sea creatures in this workshop led by UMaine Scientist, Scarlett Tudor! You will have an opportunity to touch all of the creatures in the tank, such as sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, crabs, lobster, and more!
Watercolor Techniques: Jellyfish & Seaweed
Session 3 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Andrea Mahoney, Art Teacher and 4-H Leader
In this workshop, learners will learn about watercolor supplies and materials, and get started right away with experimenting with their tools. Learners will create a “knowledge page” where they can test out each technique, and use it as inspiration as they continue their watercolor journey. First steps will include learning to load the brush, control our water, and mixing colors. We will then continue with techniques like wet on dry, wet on wet, a wash, scumbling, lifting, splatter, layering, charging and blending, adding details, and creating blooms. Each of these techniques will be used in our project, painting jellyfish and seaweed.
Water Puzzles
Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
All Ages
Maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Leah McCluskey, 4-H Community Education Assistant
Challenge yourself to solve water puzzles! Water is unlike any other substance on Earth and because of that, humans have spent years trying to understand how it works and flows. In this activity, learners will magically move water from one cup to another, and redirect water flow just like an engineer!
Animal Clinics
HORSE
Saturday all day; Sunday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Project Coordinator: Lisa Carney and Lee Sargent, Hancock County 4-H Leaders
Ages 9+ through Adult
We will be learning about basic and more advanced horse riding, basic show prep, as well as some fun horse-related activities such as vaulting and obstacle courses. For those bringing a horse, please bring: hay, grain, water buckets, bucket hangers, saddle, bridle, saddle blanket, stall cleaning supplies, chain lead shank, grooming supplies, and fly spray. Bringing a helmet and riding boots with heels is mandatory, otherwise, you will not be able to ride. Horses attending are required to have the following shots: Rabies, EHV-1, Equine influenza, and a Negative Coggins dated within the last three years. Show these shot records at registration. Also, if bringing a horse, please plan on coming to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. to help build your horse’s stall. Panels and materials needed to do so are supplied.
GOAT
Saturday 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Project Coordinator: Lisa Reilich, 4-H Leader and Owner/Operator of Painted Pepper Farm
All ages welcome.
Get ready for fair season! Fitting, showmanship, prepping, practicing and other skills will be covered. For those youth that are bringing goats, please bring: water bucket, wheelbarrow or muck bucket, shovel, rake, milk stand (for fitting and milking), clipping supplies, hoof trimming supplies, milking equipment (if goat is in milk), collars, show collar, leashes, hay, feed dish, hay feeder. Sheep and goats need to be free from lice, scours, runny noses and mouth sores.