4-H June Jamboree Schedule

4-H June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds
June 14-15, 2024

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Saturday Workshop Schedule

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.

Archery
Session 1 Filled (9:00 – 10:15 am), Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
Ages 9-18, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Norwood Ames & Chris Kravitts, 4-H Club Leaders of the Lock, Stock & Barrel 4-H Club
This introductory workshop will teach basic Archery techniques and safety.

DIY Sundials
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Leah McCluskey, 4-H Staff
Capture the sun’s rays to tell time and create a gorgeous addition to your home garden by crafting a natural sundial.

Draft Horses 101
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am), Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Mandala Farm
Come meet and spend time with working draft horses. You can even go on a ride behind these winsome animals!

No Sew Tote
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 8 youth
Presenter: Terry Swazey, 4-H Leader
Upcycle an old t-shirt or polo shirt to create a tote bag. The size of your tote will depend on the size of your shirt. Bring your own t-shirt or use one provided. A fun and easy project for all!

Tricks & Games for Dogs
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am), Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 8 youth
Ages 5-8 must have an adult chaperone
Presenter: Whitney Thurston and Jasmine Pratt, CPDT-KA from Salty Dogs Obedience & Adventure in Blue Hill
Join Whitney Thurston, CPDT-KA from Salty Dogs Obedience & Adventure in Blue Hill for a Tricks and Games Workshop! Tricks and Games is our favorite solution to add enrichment, teach your dog some new skills, and laugh *really* hard with other dog friends. The workshop is tailored to the individual dogs in it so you will be teaching your dog new tricks, including ideas that you have! Examples of some tricks we’ve taught previously: take a bow, jump, high five, crawl, middle, wave, and cross your paws. Really any trick! We also teach games in this class, giving you more fun to introduce into your dog’s day to day at home. Please bring your dog, some really yummy, tiny food rewards and a 4-6′ leash. For dog-friendly and people-friendly dogs only.

Tick Trackers
Session 1 (9:00 – 10:15 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 20 youth
Presenter: Carla Scocchi, 4-H Staff
Join the mission to monitor and study ticks in your community! This workshop will explore ticks by collecting and preserving your own, identifying species, investigating where ticks are found in Maine, taking safety precautions when outdoors, and more.

Barnyard Olympics (Workshop Filled, Waitlist Only)
Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
Ages 5-13, maximum 12 youth
Presenter: Lee Sargent, 4-H Leader
Get ready to move and show us your farming skills through a series of barnyard trials. Our events are top secret, but we’ll share that you should practice your herding skills, keep keen eyes, and be ready for anything!

Begin Your Crochet Journey!
Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
Ages 9-18, maximum 8 youth
Presenter: Andrea Mahoney, 4-H Staff
In this workshop, we will learn about the tools used in crochet, how to properly hold our crochet hook, make a slip knot, begin a foundation chain, adjust our tension, and fasten off. We will also learn how to solve common problems like our hook falling out of our loop or adjusting our tension. If time permits, we will also start to gently learn a single crochet stitch and turn at the end of a row.

Lemonade and Learn
Session 2 (10:30 – 11:45 am)
Ages 5-8, maximum 8 youth
Presenter: Leah McCluskey, 4-H Staff
Combine your love of cooking and science by making a delicious batch of freshly squeezed lemonade with Leah. Youth will learn about measuring, chemical reactions, and more!

Paint a Pal Portrait
Session 2 (10:30-11:45 am)
All ages welcome, maximum 12 youth
Presenter: MaryAnn Ead, Local Artist from Orland
Practice your art skills while learning to paint a portrait. You will learn how to look at your friends for who they are. You will also learn some basics about the placement of facial features. If you are not doing this with a friend no worries, it won’t be needed to succeed!

Build a Bee House
Session 3 (1:00 – 2:15 pm), Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
Ages 5-8, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Liam O’Brien, UMaine Graduate Student
Join us for a hands-on workshop where youth will have the opportunity to learn about some of Maine’s native pollinators while building and decorating a mason bee hive to bring home!

Farming with Draft Horses
Session 3 (1:00 – 2:15 pm), Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
Ages 9-18, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Mandala Farm
Youth do NOT need to select both sessions to participate in this workshop.
Session 1 of 2: Hands-on Interactive Workshop with Mandala Farm Draft Horses — Learn about harnesses and how to put them on!
Session 2 of 2: Now we have our draft horse all harnessed — let’s go work with them and learn some basic commands!

Introduction to Livestock Health Checks
Session 3 (1:00 – 2:15 pm), Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
Ages 9-13, maximum 14 youth
Presenter: Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Staff
Join Maine 4-H staff in an interactive workshop that will teach youth the basics of livestock health indicators. Participants will work with live animals to conduct a routine health examination that can be replicated on their own animals. Whether you have livestock already or are interested in getting animals in the future, this is an excellent opportunity to practice the skills needed to keep your animals healthy.

Mason Jar Aquariums
Session 3 (1:00- 2:15 pm)
All ages welcome, maximum 10 youth
Presenters: Scarlett Tudor, Melissa Malmstedt, and Xander LaComb, ARI/CCAR Aquaculture Experts and Aquaculture Intern
Dive into this aquatic craft and create a calming mason jar aquarium. Add it to your bookshelf or nightstand for a sweet piece of decor! *Please note this is a craft, not a real aquarium. Please do not keep real aquaria in a mason jar as it is not a suitable habitat.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Goat Show Game
Session 3 (1:00- 2:15 pm)
All ages welcome, maximum 12 youth
Presenter: Painted Pepper Farm
Learn about the 4-H Dairy Goat project and showing goats at the Blue Hill Fair in this fun and interactive workshop!

Wingspan Facts and Pinecone BirdFeeders
Session 3 (1:00- 2:15 pm)
All ages, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Becca Whitney, 4-H LENE Staff
Youth measure and record their wing spans, collecting and comparing their data. Migratory bird sizes and wing spans are changing as birds are adapting to climate change and warmer weather. Youth will create pinecone bird feeders as our craft, using pinecones, Sunbutter, birdseed, and string.

Sign Designs (Workshop Filled, Waitlist Only)
Session 3 (1:00- 2:15 pm)
All ages, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Dawn Roberto, 4-H Volunteer
In this workshop youth will transform an ordinary 4″x24″ or 4″x12″ piece of wood into a fabulous piece of home decor ready to hang on your wall in three easy steps. 1) Pick your paint color, 2) Pick your vinyl saying (25 or so to choose from) 3) Learn how to assemble.

Build a Mini-Aquaponics System!
Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
All ages welcome, maximum 20 youth
Presenter: Carla Scocchi, 4-H Staff
Aquaponics is a unique farming method that combines raising fish in tanks (aquaculture) with growing plants without soil (hydroponics). In this super fun, hands-on session, participants will use real-world components to design and build a mini-aquaponics system. They will practice engineering skills and become familiar with the parts and pieces that make up an aquaponics system. This is a great workshop for makers, creators, and/or youth who love fish!

IMPROV Live! & Groovy Group Games
Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
Ages 9-18, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Painted Pepper Farm
Explore the art of improvisation for the stage in this fast-paced and creative workshop using theatre exercises, group games and short vignettes. No experience needed – just a great attitude and an open mind.

Pony Bead Creations
Session 4 (2:30 – 3:45 pm)
All ages welcome, maximum 10 youth
Presenter: Terry Swazey, 4-H Leader
Unwind and create a bracelet and a bendy yoga doll with pony beads.

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