On Their Own and Ok- May 31st from 9am-3pm at Gutekunst Public Library
On Their Own & OK builds skills in youth and incorporates ways for adults in the home to support this step towards independence. Youth can develop their self-care skills to make good decisions while staying home alone. With adequate education from parents/caregivers, teachers, and community partners, young people can develop confidence in the skills they need to stay home alone safely. On Their Own & OK reinforces how to act in an emergency, helps young people handle boredom without technology, recommends age-appropriate chores, and includes plans for a family celebration to continue to strengthen family relationships.
Sign up by May 26th with the Guteknst Public Library
Sprouting Up Science- June 21st from 9:30am-3:30pm at the Marshall County Extension Office
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how science impacts our environment and our health through plants! Learn how you can help plants grow and take home tools you can use to produce your own food, prepare new recipes to try new foods that fuel our bodies, and activate lessons to get our heart pumping. We will be moving, grooving and gobbling (up taste tests) througout our excursion in this garden-based day camp.
Open to grades K-3. Please contact Chelsea (chelsea@iastate.edu) to sign-up.
Babysitting Basics- June 22nd from 9am-12pm at Gutekunst Public Library
Learn how to safely care for children as a babysitter. This course will teach you the basics and safety measures needed for babysitting.
Open for ages 12-18. Please contact the Gutekunst Public Library to register.
Lego Camp
Engineering & Coding LEGO® Day Camp is focused on STEAM-based learning. Kids will learn the basics of robotics, designing, building, and programming LEGO® SPIKE™ creations in this fun, hands-on day-camp.
June 29, 8am-3pm
Held at the Marshall County Extension Office in Marshalltown, IA
$10 registration fee for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members
This is open to any youth who have completed grades 3rd-6th.
Register by calling the Marshall County Extension Office!
Youth will:
Build and program LEGO® creations using block coding and the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App
Participate in team-building activities and group challenges
Practice their logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Learn the fundamentals of programming and algorithmic thinking