4-H Teens to Travel to DC!

A group of 29 teens will be embarking on a trek across the eastern United States to Washington, D.C. The group departs on Thursday, June 24. Check out the adventures here at the Riley County Extension blog site. The group hopes to provide daily posts.

This national experience culminates the end of a year long program. Thanks for visiting the group’s blog!

Cooking Camp

Youth currently in grades Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd are invited to cook – during Cooking Camp, June 14-18, 2010. The camp will be held at the Leonardville Community Building from 1:30-4:00 p.m. each day. Extension Agent, Andrea Feldkamp and Nutrition Assistant, Marina Hairgrove will be teaching the camp.

Campers will get to explore new foods, learn about kitchen safety, how to select fresh produce, prepare snacks and treats, read a recipe, measure wet and dry ingredients, and learn how to prepare food for others.

Space is limited to 25 campers, and registration is due June 1. Visit www.riley.ksu.edu to register today! Campers will design their own apron, recieve a chef hat and a book of recipe's from the week. Come join us!

Make a Splash at Camp!

The camping season is almost here! Youth from second – seventh grades will soon be attending 4-H Camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center. The Purple Power Pack Camp Group (Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee counties) will be camping June 9-12, 2010.

Campers will be swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, creating crafts, trying archery, exploring the outdoors, playing water games, learning about shooting sports, experiencing family style dining and much more! Of course, there will be a campfire and lots of fun learning about nature.

Parents can register youth online at www.riley.ksu.edu Click on “Register for 4-H Camp.” Have your credit card ready, for online payment. Hurry, registration is due May 5!

Camp only comes along once a year – and you won’t want to miss it! Be a part of 4-H Camp 2010, as we “Make a Splash” during this year’s camp theme experience!

"Endless Possibilities"

Imagine having the life of a college student. Attend interesting classes, take part in tours and off-campus field trips, experience life in the residence halls and try out campus entertainment. This mini-college experience happens during Discovery Days!

Youth age 13 through 18 are invited to participate in this year's conference, to be held at Kansas State University, June 2-5. Attend classes on animal science, cooking, golf, horse judging, environment, dancing, art, engineering and much more. Last year's event brought over 600 youth together from across the state of Kansas! This event certainly has "endless opportunities" for growth this year too!

In order to get your favorite classes, register EARLY. Registration is due April 15, but register sooner to have the best class selection. Visit http://www.kansas4h.org/Events/DiscoveryDays/Default.htm to check out the class catalog and to learn more about this awesome opportunity. Register online, and find out immediately if you got your favorite classes at https://4hyp-ts.oznet.ksu.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm

Have you attended Discovery Days in the past? If so, share your favorite part about Discovery Days in the comment section below. See you there!

Summer 4-H Camp

Camp sounds so inviting, especially since the current temperatures have been in the 30's! Riley County 4-H members, and friends, will be visiting Rock Springs 4-H Center, June 6-9, for 4-H Camp. Youth in grades 2nd-7th are invited to participate as campers.

Campers will ride the trail horses, design their own t-shirt, try archery, swim, explore the Flint Hills nature, karaoke, take on the leadership adventure course, canoe, perform in skits and much more. Our theme this year is "Be Creative!" We will explore art, music, drama and much, much more. Campers will also have the chance to try Zumba!

Rock Springs will be our home for the camp experience. We will join youth from Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties for the camp adventure. Campers will be grouped by 8 per room, with two teen counselors. We will live in cabins or tents, and eat meals together in a family-style setting, at Williams Dining Hall.

One of my favorite things about camp is the Campfire. After it has gotten dark, we will all gather around the camp fire to sing songs, tell stories and share laughs. Counselors will lead us in the games and activities. The best camp memories always involve a song.

Camp is definitely something you won't want to miss. I am excited already to eat my favorite snack -- frozen lemonade at the snack bar and get goosebumps as we raise our nation's flag and 4-H flag each day.

Visit http://www.riley.ksu.edu/ to get your camp registration copy. You can also register and pay online at this site too.

Are you ready for some creative fun? See you at camp!