Workshop Descriptions

4-H youth on a horse4-H June Jamboree
Blue Hill Fairgrounds
June 8-10, 2018

Saturday Workshop Descriptions

Anytime Science
All day
Drop by this “Anytime Science” table at any point throughout the day, between workshops or during your downtime. You can explore the science behind animal germs with staff from Maine CDC, check out seaweed samples collected from Penobscot Bay, and even make your own microscope that you can take home as a souvenir!

Anytime Craft
All day
Drop by this “Anytime Craft” table at any point throughout the day, between workshops or during your downtime. You can explore your creative side and make origami, decoupage bottles, painted oven mitts and more!

Amateur Radio
Session 3
“Ham” radio includes emergency and satellite communications, science experimentation, public service, contesting, electrical design, weather spotting, and much more. Did you know..our Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) and the Red Cross depend upon “hams” for communications where there are disasters?…the Boston Marathon depends upon nearly 300 ham radio operators to function safely?…nearly all our astronauts are amateur radio “hams” and you may talk to them via ham radio?…the recent hurricanes and fires destroyed nearly all their area cell towers–local “hams” were the vital link for life?…we have weekly local radio “nets” where we connect to be prepared to assist in local disasters?…our Hancock County F.E.M.A. director wants YOU to get involved, too! …Ham radio is growing in popularity among many young people! (Including Morse Code)
Presenter: Phil Dugan, President, Maine Ham Radio Society
Maximum 12 youth. Ages 9+ welcome.

Aquaculture: Farming Fish
Session 3
What is aquaculture? Why should I care about aquaculture? Why can’t we just catch more wild fish? Learn the answers to these questions! Also included: play a game to demonstrate Tragedy of the Commons.
Presenter: Lauren Swalec, MST Graduate Student, UMaine Orono
Maximum 10 youth, Ages 9+ welcome.

Care & Keeping of Goats
Session 3 & 4
This workshop will overview the care & keeping of goats, and how to check for parasites.
Presenter: Lally Broch Farm
Maximum 10 youth. All ages welcome.

Dirty Water
Session 2
How does the clarity of water impact the plants and animals who live in water? How does water get clean or dirty? How can we measure how clean or dirty the water is? Make a (messy) model to see if you can improve the clarity if your water.
Presenter: Lauren Swalec, MST Graduate Student
Maximum 10 youth. Ages 9+

Fairy House Creations
Session 3
Put your imagination and creativity to use creating a miniature fairy house and garden accessories that will be easily transportable back to your own back yard. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in any non-living, natural materials to use in the workshop.
Presenter: Sheila O’Donnell and Terry Swazey, Hancock County 4-H Leaders
Maximum 12 youth. All ages welcome.

Felted Animal Toys
Session 1
Last year at Jamboree we had a sheep sheering demonstration. This year we will use the fiber that we harvested to make toys, including felt covered balls and cat toys. As we work we will learn about the unique properties of wool and why this is a sustainable fiber that will always be useful to mankind.
Presenter: Liz Duke, Hancock County 4-H Leader
Maximum 6 youth. Ages 5-8.

Fish n’ Chips
Session 4
Do fish change the water quality of the water body they are grown in? Can you grow marine plants and animals together? Play a game that stimulates how different marine species can work together (or not) to benefit each other (or not).
Presenter: Lauren Swalec, MST Graduate Student, UMaine Orono
Maximum 10 youth. Ages 9+

Knots for Land and Sea
Session 4
Want to learn how to tie down a tarp when it’s windy, a mattress to the roof of your car? Or what knot to use if  you’re hoisting someone out of the water? Knots can turn a piece of line into a tool – come and learn half a dozen of the most useful. This class will end with a tug of war?
Presenter: Hugh Lassen, Hancock County 4-H Leader
Maximum 12 youth. All ages welcome.

Needle Felting
Session 3
Last year at Jamboree we had a sheep shearing demonstration. This year we will use the fiber that we harvested to make dryer balls, felted bowls and other forms of art. We will be using needle felt techniques as well as wet felting to create your own project. As we work we will learn about the unique properties of wool and why this is a sustainable fiber that will always be useful to mankind.
Presenter: Liz Duke, Hancock County 4-H Leader
Maximum 6 youth. Ages 9+

Pebble Art
Session 2
Come and create a miniature picture/s using small pebble and twigs. If you want you can bring your own favorite shapes pebbles, sea glass or shells to add to the picture for variety.
Presenter: Sheila O’Donnell and Terry Swazey, Hancock County 4-H Leaders
Maximum 6 youth. Ages 9+

Printmaking Fun
Session 1
Printmaking can be done with a variety of materials from styrofoam, soap to potatoes. In this workshop we will learn to make a print block from fam and cardboard, use a brayer to apply ink. Each participant will leave with their unique prints to bring home!
Presenter: Jenny Lassen, Hancock County 4-H Leader
Maximum 6 youth. All ages welcome.

Rabbit Care
Session 3
Learn the basics of rabbit care in this workshop. It is not necessary to have your own rabbit to participate, but you may certainly bring your own rabbits if you have them!
Presenter: Stephanie Hawkins
Maximum 10 youth. All ages welcome.

Snack Attack
Session 4
Join us and learn how to create your own go-to healthy snacks. Learn how to choose the right foods for snacks that help give your body the nutrients and energy it needs to keep your body healthy and enjoying the things you love.
Presenter: Rosie Evans, Hancock County 4-H Staff
Maximum 12 youth. All ages welcome.

String Art
Session 4
String art is very popular and fun. Join us and express your creativity by making your own string art design. Choose from a selection of shapes and colors.
Presenter: Kasha Robertson, Hancock County 4-H Leader
Maximum 6 youth. All ages welcome.

Summer Olympics
Sessions 1 and 4
Get up and get moving in this FUN and ACTIVE workshop! Join your teammates in completing several obstacle course activities. If the weather is nice, wear a bathing suit in case you get wet from a water balloon!
Presenter: Julianna Cleaves, Undergraduate Kinesiology and Nutrition Major at UMaine Orono

Summer Olympics for Cloverbuds
Sessions 2 and 3
Get up and get moving in this FUN and ACTIVE workshop! Join your teammates in completing several obstacle course activities. If the weather is nice, wear a bathing suit in case you get wet from a water balloon! Cooperative activities designed specifically for Cloverbuds.
Presenter: Julianna Cleaves, Undergraduate Kinesiology and Nutrition Major at UMaine Orono
Maximum 10 youth. Ages 5-8.

Underwater Breathing
Session 1
How do fish breath? Wait, do fish breath? What about seaweed? How does Oxygen in water impact the species in that water body? How does the amount of oxygen in a water body change? Use the Enviroscape to model how a Dead Zone can form. Wait, what is a Dead Zone?
Presenter: Lauren Swalec, MST Graduate Student, UMaine Orono
Maximum 10 youth. Ages 9+

VermiCondos
Session 3
Worms can turn our old food into plant food. It’s called vermicomposting! Build your own “VermiCondo” to start composting with worms at home.
Presenter: Julianne Taylor, Education Coordinator for the Explore Outdoors! program, which is a collaborative project between Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Downeast Audubon and Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust.
Maximum 10 youth. Ages 5-8.