4-H STEM Day Camps

Area youth are invited to attend the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day Camps that will be held July 18 and 19 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.

Youth will learn the Engineering Design Process taught by UNL STEM Outreach Interns.

July 18 activities: Wired for Wind – discover engineering design and wind physics through building, testing and calculations using small wind turbines; Monsters – make a plush monster with light up eyes using circuits of conductive thread; Mining for ChoCOALate – discover renewable and nonrenewable resources and sharing limited resources using cookies.

July 19 activities: Solar Cars – discover engineering design through building and testing solar powered cars; Paper Circuits – explore electrical circuits using conductive tape, paper and a battery; Food, Fuel and Fiber – discover sugar chemistry and the structure of sugars, starches and celluloses, culminating in how the body rapidly breaks down starch into sugar in a wet chemistry experiment.

Participants may attend one or both days and the workshops are intended for youth ages 8 to 15. It is limited to the first 25 registered. Cost is $10 per day for 4-H members and $15 per day for non 4-H members. For more information or to register call the Cherry County Extension Office at 402-376-1850 or email jdexter3@unl.edu. Registrations are due by July 14. These day camps are partially funded by the Cherry County 4-H Foundation.

Science, technology, engineering, and applied mathematics form the STEM program priority. Nebraska 4-H works to develop science interests, skills, and abilities in the areas of agriculture, energy, environmental stewardship, and technology, of youth across the state. Through STEM programs, youth develop positive interests and attitudes about science and related careers, gain a base knowledge of science content and their projects, apply science to their 4-H projects, utilize science skills and abilities to solve everyday situations and teach others about science related to their projects.  STEM programs help youth process information, analyze complex problems and make informed decisions regarding current agricultural, environmental, energy, and technology related issues, and seek out higher education opportunities and careers related to science.

Through STEM programs youth develop important life skills, including: decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking and wise use of resources.

Check out the link below for a flyer.

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Robotics workshop

A Robotics project workshop will be held on July 12 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds from 9 AM to noon.

This workshop, hosted by 4-H leader Chad Gaver, will introduce youth to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. It is designed for youth in grades 4-8, but older youth are welcome to attend. During this workshop youth will design, build and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology.

Adult volunteers are encouraged to attend and learn side-by-side with the 4-Hers. It will give the adults an introduction to First Lego League and they will have the knowledge base to support a long term program.  No technical skills required! Attendance at this workshop will help Cherry County 4-H determine long-term programming and interest in developing an area First Lego League team.

Pre-register by July 10 by calling the Cherry County Extension Office at 402-376-1850 or email jdexter3@unl.edu

To learn more about the Robotics program and First Lego League go to http://4h.unl.edu/nebraskarobotics.

Making a Splash

Nebraska State 4-H Camp will be Making A Splash right here in Cherry County! Mark your calendar and plan to attend on Monday, June 5 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.

Youth ages 6 to 12 are invited to join in for outdoor art with insects, animal discovery, exploring nature with experiments and much more!

The camp will last from 8:00 to 5:00. Cost is $25 with a multi-child discount available. Go to http://4h.unl.edu/summer-camp for more information and to register.

The Science of Art Workshop

The Science of Art workshop collides the power of science and the creativity of art to form the ultimate day of fun. Young scientists will learn how science experiments can create multiple art projects. The topics will range from “Glowing Volcanos” to “Gravity Paintings.”

The workshop takes place on August 2 at the Exhibit Hall of the Cherry County Fairgrounds. The workshop begins at 10:00 and ends at noon, CT. This is sponsored by Nebraska Extension and is open to all youth between the ages of 7 and 12. The cost of the workshop will be $10 and can be paid for at the door.

Pre-register by calling the Cherry County Extension Office at 402-376-1850 or emailing Ben Shelbourn at benshelbourn@outlook.com by July 29.

Robotics Camp

Cherry County 4-Hers are invited the STEM Camp at the State 4-H Camp at Halsey on June 9^th and 10^th. Participants will build a kinectic art machine to take home, learn to build and program Mindstorm and EV3 Lego robots and take part in camp activities.  Cost of the camp is $95. Please click on the below link for the flyer to get complete details and registration form

STEM Camp flyer Robotics