Iowa State University Extension and Outreach O'Brien County offers camps and youth programs all year. These activities and events are open to all youth. 4-H membership not required. 

STEAM Fest: February 2024

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Dordt University collaborate to host STEAM Fest each year. 

STEAM Fest is a day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math interactive hands-on learning for youth in 4th through 8th grade. 4-H membership is not required. 

STEAM Fest 2024
Saturday, February TBA, 2024
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dordt University, Sioux Center

STEAM Fest Flyer & Color Tracks (English)

• Color Track Descriptions (English)

STEAM Fest Flyer & Color Tracks (Spanish) 

• Color Track Descriptions (Spanish)

Register!

Registration will open in January and close early-February or when the maximum capacity is met. 

STEAM Fest, Junior: March 2024

STEAM Fest, Junior is open to 1st through 3rd graders. Youth are invited to spend the morning learning and having fun while participating in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities hosted by the ISU Extension and Outreach Northwest Iowa Youth Development Team. 

STEAM Fest, Junior
March TBA, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location TBA

Registration Fee: $5 per youth

Printer-Friendly 2023 STEAM Fest, Junior [English & Spanish] Flyer

Register for STEAM Fest, Junior

Registration will open in February and close early March or when the maximum number of registrants has been met. 

Nose to Tail Animal Academy: April TBA, 2024

The workshop will focus on selection, showmanship, nutrition and health of livestock. Each youth will have the opportunity to participate in two livestock workshops and learn about agriculture advocacy.

• Printer-Friendly Nose to Tail Animal Academy Flyer 

Register for Nose to Tail!

PLUNGE into 4-H Overnight Camp: April/May 2024

"PLUNGE into 4-H" is a middle school overnight camp where we focus on leadership development, communication and teamwork, trying new things, exploring opportunities, and giving back to others through community service. It is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. 

• Printer-Friendly PLUNGE Camp Flyer

Register for PLUNGE Camp!

Summer Camps: Summer 2024

ISU Extension and Outreach O'Brien County hosts a variety of camps for youth each summer. Camps generally consist of hands-on interactive learning related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Robotics, Cooking, and the Arts.

• Summer Camp registration will open in early April 2024.
• The 2024 Summer Camp Book provides a full listing of our camps in Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O'Brien and Cherokee Counties. The booklet will be released in March 2024.

Reminder to watch this webpage, our Facebook page, and your child's backpack for additional details.

Register!

Need help registering? View our Help Video.

Multi-County 4-H Swim/Skate: December 2023

Join other 4-H youth in grades 4-12 from around the area for a fun day of swimming, skating, food, friends and fun! 

December 28, 2023
12 noon to 4:00 p.m. (Skating from 12-2:00; Swimming from 1-4:00)
All-Seasons Center, Sioux Center

Printer-Friendly Swim/Skate Flyer

Guidelines for Attendees:

• Register at-the-door with $10 fee and waivers.
• 4-Hers must be enrolled in 4HOnline for the 2023-24 year.
• Non-4-Hers must bring a signed medical release form.
  • Non-4-Her Medical Release Form (PDF)

  • Non-4-Her Medical Release Form (Word)

• Everyone must bring a signed skating waiver.
  • Skating Waiver (PDF) (158.39 KB)

$10 cost includes swimming, skating during skating time, games/activities, light lunch and snacks. 

Parents and (parental supervised) younger siblings requested to pay directly to the All Season Center for open public swim/skate.

For more information, call 712-957-5045.

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For more information, call Kate at 712-957-5045 or email xobrien@iastate.edu.