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Dirt Camp

Dirt Camp-brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! Roll up your sleeves and dig into the fascinating world beneath our feet. Uncover the origins of dirt and distinguish between dirt and soil. Explore the roles of a soil engineer by digging like a mole and building like a beaver. Investigate global practices of using dirt and soil for dyeing clothes and constructing homes. Plant your very own mini cat grass farm and witness the interconnectedness of trees through an underground network of fungi. In a multi-subject integration approach, learners collaborate, engineer and reflect, gaining a holistic understanding of the importance of soil.

Mon-Fri, Jul 20 - Jul 24

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Junior/Senior High School

Grades

1st - 4th

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Sports Science - The Mechanics of Movement

Sports Science-The Mechanics of Movement brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! With near-perfect pitches, swings, kicks, strokes and sprints, an athlete’s skills come down to countless hours of practice and a whole lot of science. Designed to excite learners by integrating STEM into their favorite activities, this program thrives on collaborative learning experiences. Each day, learners investigate the mechanics of different movements, connecting STEM concepts, like the forces of motion and the influence of gravity, through exercise and movement. What does friction have to do with soccer? Why would a football player need to know about unbalanced forces? Answer these questions and so much more in this action-packed STEM program.

Mon-Fri, Aug 3 - Aug 7

Stop The Bleed

For 6-10 year-old group: Parents—have you wanted your kids to have some basic lifesaving skills? Even smaller children can help save lives when someone is bleeding! In this class, we will talk about different kinds of bleeding and what your child can do to help a family member or others in case there is life threatening bleeding. Your child will have the opportunity to practice bandaging and even practice using tourniquets. For the 11-17 year-old group: A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a bystander, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED! You will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly to help control the bleeding. You will have the opportunity to practice bandaging and learn how to use tourniquets. You can make a difference for family members, friends or even strangers!!

Tue, Aug 4

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Ages	6 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Aug 4

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Ages	11 yr. - 17 yr. ^{11 m}

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Storybook Theatre-Hansel and Gretel

No experience necessary! Everyone will receive a part. ALL AUDITIONS & REHEARSALS HELD IN the Central Building Auditorium. Auditions: Monday, August 10, 10:00AM - 12:00PM --- Rehearsal follows from 12-2:15PM. **Rehearsal Schedules will be sent out at this time** Rehearsals: Tuesday-Thursday (Aug 11-13): 10-2:15PM **Please bring snacks/lunches, there will be a break from 12-12:15PM** Friday, Aug 14: 3:30PM Performances: Friday August 14th at 7PM and Saturday August 15th at 11AM Hansel and Gretel are like any brother and sister… they can’t stand each other! But when their parents sign them up to be Adventure Scouts, they have no idea the adventure they are in for! Troop Leader Paul takes his Adventure Scouts on a camping trip and tells a scary story about Brunhilda the Witch and her house made of candy. Excited by the prospect of all that sugar, Hansel takes off into the forest after everyone has gone to sleep, and Gretel goes after him! Along the way, they meet some forest creatures and flowers that help them, but as they get deeper into the forest, they meet some of Brunhilda’s creations. What will happen when they meet Brunhilda, and will they ever get back home again?

Mon-Sat, Aug 10 - Aug 15

Peace Out Summer Kids Day Camp

Join us for a fun day at Courthouse Park! Rock painting, hiking, scavenger hunt, make beaded sun catchers, human ring toss, tie dye & free outside play! Please bring a sack lunch and a shirt/item to tie dye! *Weather Permitting*

Wed, Aug 26

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Courthouse County Park

Ages	6 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

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