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Summer Camps

Sioux, O’Brien, Lyon, Osceola county area in Northwest Iowa

2014

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Join 4-H

You don’t have to be a 4-H member to attend summer camps!

(lunch provided at all camps)

However, Interested in 4-H? You can join a 4-H club from 4th through 12th grade where you can do all kinds of fun activities, like build a rocket, design clothes, learn about computers, help save the environment .

You name it, you can do it in 4-H. And better yet, you can get a lot of help from adult volunteers. They are mentors who can teach you and help you learn.

To get started, contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach county office.

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Register online for all camps to secure your spot. www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/content/nw-ia-youth-events

Send completed medical release form and payment to your county offices.

INFO

ISU Extension and Outreach Northwest Iowa Counties: Sioux, O’Brien, Lyon, Osceola www.extension.iastate.edu/county Sioux: (712) 737-4230 O’Brien: (712) 957-5045 Lyon: (712) 472-2576 Osceola: (712) 754-3648

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, reli-gion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disa-bility, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and

Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall,

(515) 294-7612.

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

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Pick Project Areas

TIP 4-H has resources for all project areas. Check out the Iowa 4-H website for project area information and “hot sheets” which include ideas, information, activities and project ideas for each.

Project areas are subjects that you’re interested in. You can pick several in 4-H

online. That way, your leaders and the staff will know what you like.

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Regional Summer Camps Register online for all camps to secure your spot. Lunch provided at all camps.

www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/content/nw-ia-youth-events Send completed medical release form and payment to your county offices.

Explorations in Vet Science

If you like animals and science, you might want to be a veterinarian. Youth explore the basics of animal behavior and health and visit with a local veterinarian about a vet science career. Class size limited to 20 per day. Scholarships available.

Age: Completed 4th-8th grades Time: 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Next Steps Vet Science

Next Steps Vet Science is for youth who have completed grades 5th-9th and participated in Explorations in Vet Science camp. Youth build knowledge and experiences in vet science by exploring animal body systems and animal health through hands on learning. Class size limited to 10. Age: Completed 5th – 9th grades Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux June 9 and

August 11

Sioux County Fairgrounds, Sioux Center

(scholarships available)

$20

Lyon June 16 Lyon County Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids $20

$10 (4-H member)

Osceola June 23 Osceola County Fairgrounds, Sibley $20

$5 (4-H members)

O’Brien June 30 O’Brien County Fairgrounds, Primghar $20

$10 (4-H member)

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux June 10 Sioux County Fairgrounds, Sioux Center

(scholarships available)

$20

Lyon June 17 Lyon county Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids

(Time: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.)

$20

$10 (4-H member)

Osceola June 24

& 25

Osceola County Fairgrounds/Sibley

Veterinarian Clinic

$20 each day

$5 each day

(4-H member)

O’Brien July 7 & 8 O’Brien County Fairgrounds, Primghar $40

$20 (4-H member)

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Regional Summer Camps Nature STEM camp

Youth learn about: water quality, how to fish, the biodiversity of our local wetlands, how organisms work together in an ecosystem and how ecologists conduct population studies. Hands-on experiments help students learn about the interconnectedness of organisms in a natural community. Class size limited to 20 per day.

Age: Completed 4th-8th grade Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plant Detectives and Insect Invasion

Budding scientists use technology to explore plants and insects and the role they play in agriculture with hands-on activities. Students collect and share data about local plants and insects through online research projects such as NatureFind and Creek Watch. Class size limited to 20 per day. Age: Completed 4th-8th grades Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux June 12 Sandy Hollow Recreation Area , Sioux Center (scholarships available)

$20

O’Brien July 2 Mill Creek State Park, Paullina $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux August 13 Rock Valley Rivers Bend Campground, Rock Valley

(scholarships available) $20

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux June 11 and Alton Roadside Park , Alton

(scholarships available)

$20

Lyon June 18 Lester Community Center, Lester $20

$10 (4-H member)

O’Brien July 1 ISU Research Farm, Calumet $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux August 14 Sandy Hollow Recreation Area , Sioux Center (scholarships available)

$20

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Regional Summer Camps

Many camp costs are sponsored by our partnering organizations. Thank you!

Dirt on My Plate

Youth experience fun, hands-on activities, taste locally grown food and follow the journey of food from the farm to your fork. Class size limited to 20.

Age: Completed 4th-8th grade Time: 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Green Thumb, Dirty Fingers

Youth explore soil, tend to plants, and eat fresh produce with hands-on activities that cultivate excitement about local food and plant seeds for healthy living. Get ready, get set, GROW! Class size limited to 20. Age: Completed K-3rd grade Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

County Dates Location Cost

Lyon June 19 Lyon County Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids $20

$10 (4-H member)

Osceola June 26 Osceola County Fairgrounds, Sibley $20

$5 (4-H member)

O’Brien July 9 ISU Research Farm, Calumet $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux August 12 Rock Valley Community School

(scholarships available)

$20

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux June 18 Orange City Kinderspeelland (in partnership with Orange City Parks and Recreation Department

$20

Lyon June 19 Lyon County Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids $20

$10 (4-H member)

O’Brien July 10 TBD $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux August 12 Rock Valley Community School, Rock Valley

(scholarships available)

$20

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Regional Summer Camps Full STEM Ahead

Explore the world through interactive learning environments and activities. Guided by Iowa State University professionals, be a part of one of these energetic expeditions that will STEM-ulate your future! Class size limited to 20 per day.

Age: Completed 4th – 8th grade Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Engineering for YOUth

New activities! Explore the world through interactive learning environments and activities. Guided by Iowa State University professionals, be a part of one of these energetic expeditions that will STEM-ulate your future! Class size limited to 20 per day.

Age: Completed 4th – 8th grade Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

County Dates Location Cost

Lyon June 30 Inwood Community Center, Inwood $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux July 21

(choose one) Sioux Center Middle School

(scholarships available)

$20

Sioux July 23

(choose one)

Sioux County Extension Office,

Orange City (scholarships available)

$20

O’Brien August 11 Hartley Shelter House, Hartley $20

$10 (4-H member)

County Dates Location Cost

Lyon July 1 George Community Center, George $20

$10 (4-H member)

Sioux July 22

(choose one) Sioux Center Middle School

(scholarships available)

$20

Sioux July 24

(choose one)

Sioux County Extension Office,

Orange City (scholarships available)

$20

O’Brien August 12 Hartley Shelter House, Hartley $20

$10 (4-H member)

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Regional Summer Camps

RSVP Always consider pre-registering as early as possible. Many camps fill up early.

Robotics Camp (GEAR TECH I)

GEAR-Tech-21 teaches robotics, GPS, and GIS technologies through building and programming a robot, navigation, and mapmaking activities. Class size limited to 20 per day. Age: Completed 4th – 8th grades Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily (4-day camp)

Advanced Robotics (Gear TECH II)

Take the next step in building and programming robots, this camp gives youth an opportunity to set their own pace and continue exploring with Mindstorm EV3 kits. Class size limited to 20 per day.

Age: Completed 5th – 9th grades Dates: Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (4-day camp)

County Dates Location Cost

Sioux July 28 – 31

Sioux County Extension Office, Orange City

(scholarships available)

$75

O’Brien June 9 - 12 Zion Lutheran Church, Paullina $75

$37.50 (4-H member)

Osceola June 16-19 Sibley/Ocheyedan High School, Sibley $40

$20 (4-H member)

Lyon June 23-26 Central Lyon Activities Center, Rock Rapids

(north end of the football field)

$75

$37.50 (4-H member)

Host

Counties Dates Location Cost

Sioux/

O’Brien

August 4 - 7 Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon

$75

$37.50

(O’Brien & Lyon 4-H member)

(Sioux—scholarships available)

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County specific day camps

Discover 4-H Day Camp

Celebrate the great outdoors during Discover 4-H Day Camp! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Sandy Hollow Recreation Area through canoeing, archery and nature walks. Learn about the creatures that live in the area while experiencing Sioux County’s natural surroundings. No class size limit.

Date: June 16 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Sandy Hollow Recreation Area, Sioux Center Cost: $20 Age: Completed 1st –3rd grades

Lyon County 4-H Junior Camp: Exploring Nature STEM

Youth learn about: water quality, how to fish, the biodiversity of our local wetlands, how organisms work together in an ecosystem and how ecologists conduct population studies. Hands-on experiments help students learn about the interconnectedness of organisms in a natural community. Limited to 30 participants.

Date: August 4 Time: 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Location: Lake Pahoja East Shelter House Cost: FREE Age: Completed 4th—6th grades

Sioux

Register online for all camps to secure your spot. Lunch provided at all camps.

www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/content/nw-ia-youth-events

(Registration links to county specific camps also at above link or visit your local county extension websites at www.extension.iastat.edu/county)

Send completed medical release form and payment to your county offices.

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County specific day camps

NASA STEM Camp

Blast off on this 3-day NASA themed STEM camp designing, testing and building rockets. Test and build parachute eggo-naut systems so astronauts can land safely on the Martian surface. Chat online with real life NASA employees and much more! Campers can attend one or two days but all three days are recommended. Class size limited to 20.

Date: May 28—30 (three day camp) Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily Location: Sibley/Ocheyedan High School, Sibley Cost: $30 $15 (Osceola 4-H member) Age: Completed 3rd – 8th grades

Mars Rover STEM Camp

Join this 3-day camp and be NASA engineers designing and building NASA Mars Rovers. Explore space travel and Martian surfaces. Maneuver rovers on Martian surfaces and use technology similar to scientists at NASA. Chat onlinewith real life NASA employees and much more! Campers can attend one or two days but all three days are recommended. Class size limited to 20.

Dates: June 11—13 (3-day camp) Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily Location: Sibley/Ocheyedan High School, Sibley Cost: $30 $15 (Osceola 4-H member) Age: Completed 3rd – 8th grades

Osceola County Shooting Sports Camp

Come and join Osceola County Conservation and ISU Extension and Outreach and experience a variety of shooting sports activities such as slingshots, air rifles, archery, shotguns, and more! A free light supper and beverage will be available to all campers.

Date: July 30 Time: 4—7 p.m.

Location: Willow Creek County Park, 5 Mi. West of Ocheyedan on Hwy. 9

Cost: FREE for all attendees

Age: 4th grade and up

Osceola

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County specific day camps

Medicine Camp - Explore the World of Medicine

Explore the medical field! Gain a better understanding of services, and explore the areas of EMS, Surgery, Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering, Physical Trainer, Health/Nutrition/Wellness, Forensics and Imaging. Snacks provided. Free T-shirt—indicate size on registration.

Dates: June 16—19 (4-day camp) OR August 4-7 (if needed)

Time: 1—4 p.m.

Location: Baum Harmon Hospital - Primghar

Cost: $20 $10 (O’Brien 4-H member)

Age: Completed 6th—8th grades

Junior 4-H Day Camp

Come be a mad scientist for a day! Perform cool science experiments, play games, do group activities, and make new friends.

Date: June 25 Time: 9 a.m.— 3 p.m.

Location: Mill Creek State Park, Paullina

Cost: Free

Age: Completed 3rd -6th grade

O’Brien County 4-H Livestock Judging Camp

Be a part of a great team and learn more about livestock! This workshop is for all age 4-H members who want to learn about animal conformation, meat quality and lots more. Following the workshop, you will have the opportunity to join your county livestock judging team, attend judging events across the region and develop communication skills that will help you grow.

Date: June 4 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: O’Brien County Fairgrounds, Primghar Cost: FREE Age: Area 4-H members

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Choose a Club 4-H Clubs usually meet once a month. You can choose a club based on your

project area interest, where you live, what club your 4-H friends are in, or who

the club leaders are. Your club choice will be listed in the 4-H Online Enrollment

program and your club leaders will give you information on when and where

your club meetings will be, and what special events they’ll have planned for the

year.

Contact any of these Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offices to

learn more about joining a 4-H club:

Lyon County:

Jill Postma, County Youth Coordinator 710 North 2nd Avenue East, Suite 103 Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246 712-472-2576 jpostma@iastate.edu

Sioux County:

Cindy Cleveringa, County Youth Coordinator 400 Central Ave. NW Suite 700 Orange City, Iowa 51041 712-737-4230 clever@iastate.edu

O’Brien County:

Kris Keene, County Youth Coordinator 340 2nd St SE PO Box 99 Primghar, IA 51245 712-957-5045 keene@iastate.edu

Osceola County:

Mike Compton 110 Cedar Lane Sibley, Iowa 51249 712-754-3648 mcompton@iastate.edu

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Be a volunteer

We are always interested in recruiting new volunteers who are interested in working with youth. Leading workshops, chaperoning events, helping a club leader, or sharing education on a topic you care about.

Almost 10,000 volunteers guide 4-H members in becoming productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners. But just as important as what volunteers give is what they get back! In a recent survey, Iowa volunteers shared that:

“My volunteer experience has helped me both professionally and with my family. I seem to look at kids in a different light and try to encourage all to be the best that they can be.” ~ 2008 Volunteer Impact Study

“I feel a great sense of excitement and pride when youth accomplish something they never thought they could do. It is wonderful to see kids work through a project and feel proud of what they can do. This keeps me volunteering in school and church, as well as the 4-H program. I believe youth can be encouraged to do great things.” ~ 2008 Volunteer Impact Study

Iowa 4-H needs many volunteers who are willing to share creative ideas, time, talent, and skills to support youth at the community, county, and state level.

If you are a current volunteer – thanks for all you do!

Interested in volunteering your talents, time and abilities? Contact

one of the county youth coordinators listed on page 12!

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Fair Fun Mark your calendars!

Stay tuned with the latest county fair schedules for

these counties!

Sioux County Youth Fair July 12-17

Sioux County Fairgrounds—1531 South Main Avenue, Sioux Center, Iowa

www.siouxcountyfair.org www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/4h

Osceola County Fair July 16-19 Osceola County Fairgrounds—209 9th Street West , Sibley, Iowa

www.osceolacountyia.org www.extension.iastate.edu/osceola/4h

Lyon County Fair July 21-24 Lyon County Fair Grounds - S 5th Ave and Tama Street , Rock Rapids, Iowa

www.lyoncountyfair.org www.extension.iastate.edu/lyon/4h

O’Brien County Fair July 19-24 O’Brien County Fairgrounds—555 3rd St SE, Primghar, Iowa

www.obriencountyfair.com www.extension.iastate.edu/obrien/4h

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Fair Fun

Fair is a lot of fun and it takes many adult and youth volunteers to work the activities, events and showcases that the area county 4-H hosts. We have many volunteer opportunities including hosting the exhibit building, assisting with communications events, assisting with livestock shows, and more. Please call any county youth coordinator for more info.

Lyon: Jill Postma 712-472-2576

O’Brien: Kris Keene 712-957-5045

Osceola: Mike Compton 712-754-3648

Sioux: Cindy Cleveringa 712-737-4230

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