Summer Intern Recap
Hello 4-H Families!
I wanted to share a quick update on what I’ve been up to over the past month! June was a busy one, filled with planning and hosting lots of fun events. One highlight was Foodie Camp, where over the course of three days, youth made a variety of delicious foods from pasta and muffins to homemade poptarts and canned dill pickles. Campers also created their own recipe books to take home as a special keepsake
I also attended a promotional event, Farmyard Frolic, at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. It was a great opportunity for community members to learn more about 4-H, meet some animals, and see all the exciting things we do!
Planning has been in full swing for our Cloverbud Day Camps. We just wrapped up our first camp, Fun on the Farm, where youth got to pet animals, learn about food groups and vegetables, make butter, and participate in lots of hands-on farm-themed activities. I’m currently working hard on the next two camps, Out of this World and Outdoor Survival!
Now that it’s July, things are getting even busier with more camps and, of course, fair season! The fair is just around the corner, and I’ll be leading fun activities in the Action Center located in the Expo building. Stop by each day for a different activity from button-making and bracelet-making to simple and fun crafts. Be sure to come check it out and say hi!
Looking ahead to August, we’ve got even more in store! Art Camp is coming up August 4th–6th with three full days of creativity: Art Rageous 2-D, Super Sculptures 3-D, and Creative Cultural Arts! Youth will explore painting, oil pastels, 3-D sculpture building, and learn about different cultures through art projects. Later in August, LEGO Camp and Cardboard Camp will take place August 19th–21st! There are still a few spots left, so if you’re interested, be sure to sign up soon. During LEGO Camp, youth will learn building techniques and tackle exciting challenges
At Cardboard Camp: Transportation Station, kids will get creative designing and constructing vehicles and other transportation-themed projects using cardboard!
I’ll also be attending more promotional events in August, including National Night Out and the Alto Fair, to share all that 4-H has to offer!
I can’t wait to see you at the fair!
Makayla Stommel
4-H Extension Summer Intern
