Parents who are looking for something to keep their children busy this summer will find help from ISU Greene County Extension and Greene County Schools. Extension is partnering with Greene County Community Schools to offer free summer day camps the entire month of June! The sessions include lunch.
Fizz, Bubble, Goo will be held Tuesday, June 8 from 9 am – 3 pm. Children will explore the wonders of science by creating amazing chemistry experiments with everyday materials to watch them fizz, bubble, and goo. Youngsters will learn about matter and its three states, make slime, and observe chemical and physical changes before their eyes! This camp is for Grades 1-3.
Seeds, Sun & Soil will be held Wednesday, June 9, from 9 am – 3 pm. Participants will explore how plants grow from a tiny seed into the products used every day through interactive stations and hands-on experiments. In this camp, youth will learn about the biology and importance of plants. Youth will do experiments with seeds and growing plants to investigate exactly how plants grow using energy from the sun and nutrients from the soil. Youth will explore these concepts further through reflection, discussion, and application. This is a great camp for youth interested in science, agriculture, horticulture, and/or environmental science. This camp is for Grades 4-8.
Fun with Bots will be held Monday, June 14, from 9 am – 4 pm. It’s never to early to learn code! This interactive program is designed to engage 1st-3rd graders in hands-on robotics and coding opportunities. Children will be introduced to basic coding concepts through games, robots, and block-based coding programs. This day camp builds problem-solving and creativity skills while having a blast with robots! This camp is for Grades 1-3.
Ricochet will be held Tuesday, June 15, from 9 am – 3pm. Ricochet is a leadership program sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach. The name Ricochet simply means that leadership opportunities present themselves in different ways. Explore leadership opportunities, have fun with friends and make new friends! This camp is for Grades 5-8.
SWITCH and Shout will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 9 am – 3 pm. Ever wonder what makes your heartbeat or why your parents encourage you to eat your veggies? This camp is full of activities to help you learn how to make healthy choices as you explore ways to SWITCH what you Do, View and Chew. Come try new foods, play new games with new friend and share these lessons with others in your community. This camp is for Grades 1-12.
Science of BBQ will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 9 am – 4 pm. This program will introduce participants to grilling methods, including cooking with gas and charcoal. Youth will explore various meat cuts and how cooling temperatures and the compositions of the meat can affect the barbecuing process. Participants will learn how to incorporate meat into a healthy diet, food safety and techniques such as using rubs, marinades and seasonings. This camp is for Grades 4-8.
Spa Day will be held Tuesday, June 29, from 9 am to 3 pm. Summer relaxation is calling! Dress comfy and spend the day making bath bombs, body salts, face mask, lotion and more! Dive into health habits you can use everyday and relax with group yoga, as we learn more about our well-being. This camp is for Grades 4-12.
Invent STEM will be held Wednesday, June 30, from 9 am – 3 pm. Youth will engage in the innovation process! They will sketch, design and test their ideas as they work through the engineering design process and think critically to solve real-world problems. This camp is for Grades 4-12.
Youngsters are welcome to participate in more than one camp. Camp size is limited. Locations will be determined. Registration is due one week prior to the camp. Persons who want more information or registration materials can visit the Greene County Extension office at 104 W. Washington in Jefferson or call 515-386-2138, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/greene, or email Kayla Willms at khyett@iastate.edu.
