Upcoming Programs with 4-H Winter 2015

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Upcoming Programs with 4-H – Winter 2015

In Kendall County:

• Kendall County 4-H Robotics SPIN Club

(designed for youth

in

grades 5-8)

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learn more on

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• Winter Workshop in Yorkville

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learn more on

page 3-4

(designed for youth ages 8-18)

• Bridge Busting Competition

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learn more on

page 5-6

(designed for school, youth and family teams)

In neighboring counties:

• Citizen Science SPIN Club

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learn more on

page 7

(designed for

youth in

grades 6-12)

• Winter Fun Workshop

in St. Charles

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learn more on

page 8

(designed for ages 5-7)

• Winter Fun Workshop

in Naperville

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learn more on

page 9

(designed for

ages 5-11

• Canine Connections SPIN Club

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learn more on

page 10

(designed for youth ages 10-18)

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University of Illinois ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture ~ Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Registration closes Dec. 2, 2015, or when group meets capacity.

Space is limited! For questions, contact Jo Ann Britton

at jbritton@illinois.edu or 630.553.5823.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify at least two weeks prior to the event.

The distribution of this information and material through the school district does not imply District endorsement.

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Winter Workshop

This youth workshop includes

multiple fun, skill-building stations,

led by the 4-H Federation teen group.

Designed for ages 8 to 18, each

participant can:

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Craft snowmen decorations

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Solder a 4-H Blinky Badge

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Bake and decorate gingerbread cookies

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Construct a wooden tree decoration

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Give back by creating watercolor cards

for a community service project

Registration opens online Nov. 3

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$30 per participant. Please bring a sack lunch. Space is limited.

Registration closes Nov. 27

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or when class meets capacity.

See back for paper form or register online at

web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk

For questions, contact Kim Eisnaugle at keisnaug@illinois.edu or at 630.553.5823.If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify two weeks prior to the event.

Join 4-H this December for the annual…

University of Illinois ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture ~ Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Saturday, Dec. 5

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9:30 am to 2:30 pm

at the Kendall County

Extension Office

7775B IL Route 47 Yorkville IL 60560

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U of I Extension, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville IL 605600by Nov. 27, 2015.

Please fill out one section per youth participant:

Youth 1 Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Age (as of Sept. 1, 2015) _______________________________________________________________________ Special needs / allergies / etc. __________________________________________________________________

I, _________________________________, give permission for my child(ren) to participate in the Kendall County 4-H HOLIDAY Workshop(s) through the University of Illinois Extension office AND to reproduce and/or publish photographs of my child(ren) from this event.

Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Email address: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone # Day of Event: ____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Refunds issued upon class cancellation only.

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Join us on Saturday, Jan. 9th for the

2016 Bridge Busting Competition

Rural King of Plano, and 4-H

This fun and challenging competition tests your

bridge-building prowess, and encourages math, engineering and

design skills! Bridges will be judged on both structural

strength and aesthetics.

Team categories include:

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Youth teams (ages 10 and up)

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Family teams including adults

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School teams (5th to 12th grade)

Teams must have a minimum of 2 members. Youth participating in any category should be age 10 or older.

Nov. 2-17

Registration

Nov. 23-25

Contest packets will be available

for pick-up Nov. 23-25.

Packets include: contest rules,

general information about bridge

busting and project supplies.

Until Jan. 8

As a team, design and build your

bridge at home or at school.

Jan. 9

Competition day begins

promptly at

8 a.m.

at the Fox Valley YMCA on

Eldamain Road in Plano, just west of

the Yorkville/Plano border.

University of Illinois ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture ~ Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The 4-H Name & Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.

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REGISTER ONLINE at

web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/bridge

Or fill out the form on the reverse.

Space is limited!

Registration opens Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 and closes Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

or when program meets capacity. Cost is $35 per team.

For questions, contact Jo Ann Britton at (630) 553-5823 or at jbritton@illinois.edu.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension Office at (630) 553-5823, at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk or by returning completed

form & payment to U of I Extension, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville IL 60560.

Registration opens Nov. 2, 2015 and closes Nov. 17, 2015, or when program meets capacity.

Cost is $35 per team.

MUST Circle One of the Team Choices Below:

Youth Team — School Team — Family Team

Team Name________________________________________________________

# of team members___________

Team Members Names (and ages/grade levels, if youth):

________________________________________________________

For Family or Youth Teams:

I, _________________________________, give permission for my child(ren) to participate in the

BRIDGE BUSTING COMPETITION through the University of Illinois Extension office AND

permission o reproduce and/or publish photographs of my child(ren) from this event.

Team Contact Person’s Information:

Name _____________________________

Email _____________________

Home Phone ______________

Cell Phone ________________

Fee:

$35 per team

Make checks payable to: University of Illinois Extension

Space is limited. Register online OR return this form with payment to:

University of Illinois Extension Kendall County 4-H

7775B Illinois Route 47 Yorkville, Illinois 60560

For questions, contact Jo Ann Britton at (630) 553-5823 or at jbritton@illinois.edu.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program please contact he Extension Office at (630) 553-5823, at least two weeks prior to the event.

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University of Illinois ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture ~ Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The 4-H Name & Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.

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Saturday, Dec. 12

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– 1 to 4 p.m.

For Audobon Bird Count Training

Red Oak Nature Center

2343 S. River St., Batavia

To learn more, visit

web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/4hscience

Space is limited. For questions or to register, contact Educator Donna Nuger at dnuger@illinois.edu or at 630.584.6166.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify two weeks prior to the meeting date.

**$20* per youth**

*No additional cost for current 4-H’ers with paid 2015-2016 program fee.

Through this 4-H special interest (SPIN) club,

you can participate in outdoor adventures while

learning about plants, birds, soils, and stream

ecology in our local natural environment.

Plus, you’ll be helping collect data for

researchers through programs such as E-Bird,

Bud Burst & Forest Fungi.

Designed for youth in grades 6

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Led by qualified volunteers & supported by Extension staff

Mark these 2016 opportunities

on your calendar:

• Feb. 15 – River Watch

• Feb. 15 – Bud Burst

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4-H Ambassador teens will lead the group in

Games, Crafts, Food, & Fun!

Who:

Cloverbud-age Youth

(5-7 years old as of 9/1/15)

When:

Saturday, December 12

Time:

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Where:

U of I Extension Office

535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

Cost:

$10 per person

Register online beginning Nov. 9

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web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/

Registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1

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This workshop requires a minimum of 12 and maximum of 30 participants. Checks should be made payable to U of I Extension. Refunds issued upon class cancellation only.

Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and Kane County 4-H Ambassadors For questions, contact Program Coordinator Doris Braddock at dbraddoc@illinois.edu or call 630-584-6166.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify two weeks prior to the event.

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Winter Fun Workshop

This hands-on youth workshop,

for ages 5 to 11, includes multiple

fun holiday stations:

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Elfie Selfies

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“Elf” movie-themed fun

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Melted snowman ornaments

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Melted snowman cookies

Registration opens online Nov. 3

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$15 per participant. Space is limited.

Registration closes Nov. 27

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or when class meets capacity.

web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk

For questions, contact Patty Luster at pluster@illinois.edu or at

630.955.1123. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify two weeks prior to the event.

Join DuPage County 4-H for the…

Saturday, Dec. 5

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10 am to Noon

at the DuPage County

Extension Office

1100 E. Warrenville Road Suite 170 Naperville, IL 60563

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A 4-H Special Interest Opportunity

Are you a dog lover? Do you

want to learn about dog training

and keeping your pet happy?

The Canine Connection

4-H Dog Club is for you!

This multi-week program features information on

dog behavior, care, feeding, dog breeds, sports,

careers and more. Members will learn to be

better trainers through fun, hands-on activities.

Curriculum fits 4-H Dog Project activities, Boy

Scout Dog Care Merit Badge Requirements and

Girl Scout Animal Helpers Badge requirements.

Leaders are volunteers from Lyons Township Dog

Training Club.

Designed for Youth ages 10 to 18

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays,

Beginning Jan. 26, 2016

@ the Odeum

1033 North Villa Avenue

Villa Park

University of Illinois ~ U.S. Department of Agriculture ~ Local Extension Councils Cooperating

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The 4-H Name & Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.