4-12th Grade County/Regional Programs
- Winter Plunge Camp*
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About: Come explore ways to recharge your mind, heart, and body while discovering your inner warrior through arts, movement, and time outdoors! This year at Winter Plunge Camp, youth will engage in healthy ways to unplug by connecting with nature, sparking creativity, practicing mindful movement, and building positive relationships.
Register: 4hOnline - open December 15-January 20.
Cost: $50 (only $25 for Clinton County 4-H Members!)
Ages: 4-6th Grade Youth
Date: January 28-29, 2023 - rescheduled for Feb. 11-12!
**Please remember this camp is open to youth from Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones counties. Youth from other counties should clarify pricing and registration with their home county.
We're also looking for camp counselors! Youth ages 16-18 as of 1/1/23 should consider applying. Applications due January 20 to clinton4h@iastate.edu.
- Drone Learning Camp
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About: Spend some of spring break learning about drones and flight! We are excited to bring this camp to Clinton County with the generous support of the Iowa 4-H Foundation! This camp will fill fast—only 10 youth will be allowed to register. Youth must be able to attend all three days!
Register: 4hOnline (will open Jan. 15)
Cost: $30.00
Ages: 7-8th Grade
Date: March 14-16, 2023
- YQCA Training Options
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About: It’s time to get your YQCA Certifications if you show... Beef, Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine The goal of this program is to help youth and their parents better understand what they can do to produce the safest food possible. 4-12th grade exhibitors MUST have their certification complete before entering classes in Fair Entry! Youth will have to enter their certificate number when logging in.
Register: www.yqcaprogram.org
Cost: $3 for in-person, $12 for online (Clinton County 4-H members, email clinton4h@iastate.edu for a coupon!)
Ages: 4-12th Grade
Dates: online anytime
• March 28 at the Clinton County Extension Office, 3 pm
• April 30 at Pearson Hall in Jackson County, 3 pm - State Science Fair Trip
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About: See your future with STEM! This educational trip will expose youth to State Science Technology Fair of Iowa and unleash their potential to participate in future years! Additionally, this trip experience will take youth onto Iowa State University’s campus through a campus tour from a current Iowa State University student, a visit to the Multicultural Student Affairs Center, and a hands-on experience with the Make to Innovate program. Youth will connect with current Iowa State University students as they explore campus.
Please note: Vans will leave the Linn County Extension Office at 7:30 AM and will return at 5:00 PM. School notes will be provided.
Register: 4hOnline - Reach out to Amanda first at clinton4h@iastate.edu
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 7-11th grade
Date: March 30
- Junior Summer Camp*
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4-6th graders: spend 2 nights at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, by Solon, on an outdoor adventure, telling campfire stories, swimming, and much more! 6th grade includes zipline and extra experiences.
Register: 4hOnline
Cost: 4/5th—$95, 6th—$120
Ages: 4-6th Graders
Date: June 5-7, 2023
- Swiss Valley Day Camp*
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Info coming later.
Register: 4hOnline - coming later.
Cost: TBD
Ages: 7-8th grade
Date: Mid-June
*Thanks to the Clinton County 4-H Foundation for your generous support to offer some camps at a discount to Clinton County 4-H'ers. Included camps have a "*"
4-12th - Beyond the County
- Equine Blast
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When: Dec. 3 from 9:00-3:00 pm
Where: Iowa State University
Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch and teaching materials)
Register: 4hOnline by Nov. 21
More information: The program focuses on real-world topics that impact the equine industry and youth. Students do not have to be enrolled in 4-H or own equine. The event is conducted by the ISU Animal Science Department.
- Beef Blast
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When: Dec. 3 from 9:00-3:00 pm
Where: Iowa State University
Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch and teaching materials)
Register: 4hOnline by Nov. 21
More information: Beef Blast is a program for 7th-12th grade students interested in beef cattle production. The program focuses on real-world topics that impact the beef industry and youth producers. Students do not have to be enrolled in 4-H or own beef cattle.
- Nutcracker Ballet + STEM
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When: Dec. 9 at 12:30 pm
Where: Iowa State University or online
Cost: $0.00
Register: 4hOnline by Nov. 21
More information: Nutcracker Ballet + STEM is a program designed for elementary aged youth (grades 2-5) to highlight the connection between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the arts.
- Clothing and Sewing Project Enthusiasts
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Who: 9-12th grade
When: 4th Monday of every month from 6:30-7:30 January-August
Where: Virtual
Cost: $0.00
Register: 4hOnline Events (learn more too!)
- Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
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Who: Completed grades 9-12th
When: June 17-24, 2023
Where: Washington, DC
Cost: $2,300
Register: Opens Dec. 15
Learn about more opportunities beyond the county.
4-H Clubs
Looking for a consistent 4-12th Grade experience? Check out our 4-H Clubs!
K-3rd Grade Programs
- Read Across Iowa Challenge
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Color in a book on your book log for each book you read during March.
Submit the completed page to clinton4h@iastate.edu by April 1 to be entered into a Clover Kids prize drawing!
- Summer Discovery Day Camps
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Typically held in June, Summer Discovery provides an opportunity for youth who have completed K-3rd grades to learn about a variety of STEM topics around Clinton County. More information will be released in March of 2023.
Register: coming in March
Cost: TBD
Ages: Completed K-3rd Graders
Date: June 2023
Clover Kids
Looking for a consistent K-3rd grade experience? Check out Clover Kids!