Parents of youth looking for an educational experience for children ages five to seven years of age, Kent County 4-H has developed a monthly program designed just for any child in this age group. Children will experience a variety of hands-on activities that will explore the world around them including agriculture, nature, rocketry, art, science and much more.This is not the traditional 4-H club program where youth sign up and do 4-H projects and go to club meetings with officers. The club program is designed for youth ages eight to eighteen years of age.
Kent Clover Kids is a program, to explore and discover the world taught by University of Maryland staff and volunteers. Each session are no more than two hours and scheduled on Saturday mornings from 10 am – 12 noon, Saturday afternoons from 1 – 3 pm or Sunday afternoons from 1-3 pm to accommodate busy family schedules. The days and times of programs will change, so contact the Extension Office for exact schedules and locations.
The first session on Trees, being held Saturday October 8th from 1-3 pm at Turner’s Creek in Kennedyville, is an interactive day for youth to experience and explore nature through trees. Youth will make a leaf collection and do leaf rubbings, plant a tree, share tree stories, and taste foods that come from trees. University of Maryland Extension (UME) horticulture program coordinator, Sabine Harvey will be teaching along with UME 4-H educator Beth Hill.
Families are encouraged to participate in each session. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian since many sessions will be held in outdoor locations. Future sessions include Rockets and Flight in November and Holiday Crafts in December. Future Kent Clover Kids topics include insects, a dairy farm visit, gardening, recycling, animal science, agriculture and much more.
Families can attend one session or return and attend many sessions. To learn more or to register for a program, contact the University of Maryland Extension Office, 410-778-1661, or on the web at https://extension.umd.edu/kent-county. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and offers equal access programs. Clover Kids programs will be offered monthly throughout the school year and will conclude in June 2017. Programs will resume in the fall 2017.
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