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4-H EXPLORATION DAYS MICHIGAN JUNE 20–22, 2018 STATE STATE 4-H AWARDS PROGRAM JUNE 20–21, 2018 UNIVERSITY SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

4-H Exploration Days will take place June 20 to 22, 2018, at Michigan $2,000 MSU Pre-College Scholarship. Local Extension 4-H staff will State University in East Lansing. The event is designed for young use criteria such as attitude, behavior, and active participation when people ages 11 to 19 and involves about 2,400 participants from across choosing which 4-H Exploration Days participants to nominate. Michigan in a multitude of hands-on learning sessions, field trips, Each county Extension 4-H program may submit one applicant (or a and recreation opportunities. This section highlights a few special maximum of 5 percent of their total number of participants who will attractions of the event. Look for more information in the 4-H Explora- be entering eighth, ninth, and tenth grades). tion Days Activity Guide that you’ll receive when you arrive on campus. This is a competitive scholarship program. Contact your local Exten- Sessions sion 4-H staff for information about this and other 4-H scholarship opportunities or visit http://bit.ly/2d7iQ2N. Choose from about 190 action-packed learning sessions in your favorite interest areas! See pages 6 to 16 for session descriptions. Digital Badges Cool Things to See & Do at MSU 4-H Exploration Days attendees can earn these digital badges during the event: You’ll have plenty of campus recreation options to choose from on . 4-H Exploration Days Attendance Badge Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening. See page 19 for . 4-H Exploration Days Sessions Badge details. . State 4-H Awards Program Recognition Badge MSU Pre-College Scholarship Opportunity Check the 4-H Exploration Days Activity Guide for details. Participants who will enter eighth, ninth, or tenth grades in the school year following their involvement in an MSU pre-college program such as 4-H Exploration Days are eligible for nomination to apply for a

ENTERTAINMENT Chris Koch – If I Can . . . Chris Koch grew up in a small farming and ranching community in Alberta, Canada. He was born without arms and legs, but writes of his childhood: “I grew up like any other small-town kid. I played road hockey and baseball with all the others my age. I caused mischief at school and got in trouble from my parents when my grades weren’t good enough. I helped out on my grandpa’s farm operating equipment whenever I could. Life was pretty normal. Sure, I had to do things a little differently and maybe took a little bit longer to complete tasks. But I was determined to be just like the rest and I was always treated just like the rest.”

Today Koch is a completely self-sufficient farmer, skier, long boarder, world traveler, and speaker who shares his motivational message in YouTube videos and on tour. He speaks about his life “in the hopes of encouraging others to live their lives to [their] greatest potential, because If I Can . . .”

Come hear Koch speak with humor and candor about why You Can Too at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20. You must be registered for 4-H Exploration Days to attend. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page FULL Special Attractions.....Inside Front Cover 301. Turning Ideas Into Products Important Note: The sky’s the limit when you’re Important Information...... 3 CAREERS...... 8 considering which sessions to take! 1ST-HALF How to Use This Book...... 5 You don’t need to be enrolled in the 109. Babysitting & Caring for Kids ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCE...... 6 111. Keeping Kids Engaged & Having Fun project or projects of your session 1ST-HALF 112. Michigan State University as a choices. And because the content of 500. Competitive Horse Judging Basics College Choice some sessions could reasonably fall 100. Fun With Feed Stuff for Dairy Cows 113. Working Safely on the Farm into more than one category, you may 101. Goat Fitting & Showing find sessions listed in unexpected 102. Investigating Pasture Plants Toxic to 2ND-HALF 222. A Career Caring for Kids categories. So be sure to look through Horses 223. Deaf Culture, Awareness & Career all of the categories to find the 103. Livestock Nutrition & Management Exploration sessions that interest you! Basics 224. Making Stories Come Alive for Kids 104. Meat Goats: From Selection to Show 225. Venture to Adventure Ring 231. American Sign Language 2 105. On the Trail of Bovine Leukemia Virus FULL 232. Produce Your Own TV Show 106. Rabbit Raising & Care Basics 302. Interview-Ready Résumés & 233. Public Speaking for Future Rock Stars 501. Working With K-9 Search & Rescue Portfolios FULL Dogs CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP 304. A to Z Writing 2ND-HALF & SERVICE...... 8 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION...... 10 200. Advanced Rabbit Raising 1ST-HALF 1ST-HALF 201. Angora Rabbit Care 114. Hungry Planet: Feeding 9 Billion 504. Birds of a Feather 202. Be a Disease Detective People 505. Fishing Basics: Tips & Tricks for 203. Biosecurity On & Off the Horse Farm 115. Leadership in a Zombie Apocalypse Beginners 204. Blueprint for a Successful Beef & Beyond Project 116. Michigan Government & History 2ND-HALF 205. Blueprint for a Successful Sheep 117. Political Leadership in My Club & 604. Birds of a Feather Project Community 605. Fishing Basics: Tips & Tricks for 600. Competitive Horse Judging Basics 118. Teen Court & the Juvenile Justice Beginners 206. Dairy Field Rep in Training System FULL 207. Dairy Goat Judging 119. Youth Crush Global Challenges 305. From the Lake to the Pan & 208. Dairy Reproduction & Artificial 2ND-HALF Everything in Between Insemination 226. Backpack to Adventure as a Youth 209. Dog Obedience Tips, Tricks & Fun FOLKPATTERNS...... 10 Global Leader 210. Equine Behavior & Welfare 1ST-HALF 227. Service-Learning: More Than 211. Everything Cavy 506. Goat’s Milk Soap Making & More Community Service 212. Goat Yoga 123. Knitting Traditions CLOTHING & TEXTILES...... 9 213. Poultry Management 2ND-HALF 214. Poultry Showmanship 1ST-HALF 234. The Art of Cheesemaking 215. Rabbit Judging Basics 120. 4-H Project Runway 235. Finding Fun in Your Family Tree 216. Rabbit Showing: Can You Handle It? 502. Billabong & Pocket Bags, Sassy 606. Goat’s Milk Soap Making & More 217. Therapy Dogs & More Sacks & T-Shirt Backpacks FOOD, NUTRITION & FITNESS...... 11 218. Working Sled Dogs 121. Locker Hooking 601. Working With K-9 Search & Rescue 122. T-Shirt Remodeling & Repurposing 1ST-HALF Dogs 507. Day at the Spa 2ND-HALF 124. Fun With Food Art FULL 228. Arm Knitting 125. Healthy Snacking 300. Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! 602. Billabong & Pocket Bags, Sassy 126. International Garden Chefs BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP...... 7 Sacks & T-Shirt Backpacks 508. MSU Bakery Days 229. Dyeing With Plants 1ST-HALF 127. Put It Up 230. Fashion Illustration 107. Five Principles of Marketing Your 509. Vegetarian Cooking FULL 4-H Livestock 2ND-HALF 108. Life on a Dairy Farm 303. Learn to Sew 236. Cooking Matters 2ND-HALF COMMUNICATIONS...... 10 607. Day at the Spa 237. Hocus Pocus: Magical Mindfulness 219. Beat the Competition: 4-H Livestock 1ST-HALF Marketing 503. American Sign Language 1 608. MSU Bakery Days 220. Reality Farm 609. Vegetarian Cooking 2ND-HALF 221. Turn Your Passion Into Profits 603. American Sign Language 1

1 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES 141. Disc Golf VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS...... 15 & CULTURES...... 11 512. Ice Skating 1ST-HALF 513. In-Line Skating 1ST-HALF 523. 4-H Life Skills & Painting 128. Dzien Dobry! Polish Language 142. It’s All Fun & Games 151. Advanced Country Waste Basket & Cultures 143. Junior Quidditch 524. Beginning Drawing 129. ¡Hola! Hispanic & Latino Languages 144. Line Dancing 525. Beginning Leathercraft & Cultures 514. Pickle-ball 152. Beginning Miniature Model Painting 130. Konnichiwa! Japanese Language 515. Run for Your Life 153. Fun With Floral Design & Cultures 145. Senior Slow-Pitch Softball 154. Holiday Ornaments From Around 131. Where in the World Is Macedonia? 516. Volleyball for Fun & Recreation the World 2ND-HALF 155. Hot Glass Jewelry Making 2ND-HALF 238. Chinese Languages & Cultures 249. Basic Bike Maintenance 156. Iris Paper Folding 239. Guten Tag! German Language 610. Basketball Skills for Fun & Recreation 526. Tin Punching & Cultures 611. Checkmate 157. Wood Yard Decorations 240. Kenyan & South African Languages 250. Fitness Movements & Birdhouses 612. Ice Skating & Cultures 2ND-HALF 241. Taste of Indian Cultures: Follow the 613. In-Line Skating 623. 4-H Life Skills & Painting Spice Trail 251. Junior Slow-Pitch Softball 258. Art at the Museum 242. Unbelizable! Belizean Culture 614. Pickle-ball 259. Beginning Basketry: A Small Useful 615. Run for Your Life MONEY MANAGEMENT...... 12 Basket 252. Senior Quidditch 624. Beginning Drawing 1ST-HALF 616. Volleyball for Fun & Recreation 625. Beginning Leathercraft 132. Coin Collecting for Fun & Profit FULL 260. Cards for All Celebrations 133. Keys to My First Car 309. Paddle Boarding 261. Fairy Gardens 134. Make More Money at the 4-H 310. Sailing 262. Seed Art Livestock Auction 626. Tin Punching 135. Money Smart Investing for Teens SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY...... 14 FULL 2ND-HALF 312. Ancient Art of Quilling 1ST-HALF 243. Cash Scene Investigation (CSI) 313. Print My Ride 244. Real-World Spending Without Real- 146. Basic Web Page Design World Risk 517. Beginning Model Rocketry State 4-H Awards Program...... 17 518. Digital Nature Photography OUTDOOR ADVENTURE...... 12 Adult Opportunities & Roles at 4-H 147. Engineering Super Girls Exploration Days...... 18 2ND-HALF 519. Explore the Universe With - CCA Role & Training Information 245. Staying Unlost With Map, Compass Astronomy - Host Roles (Session & Activity Hosts) & GPS 148. Junk Drawer Robotics Recreational Opportunities...... 19 FULL 149. LittleBits: The Ultimate Invention 306. Canoeing Up the River With a Toolbox Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct & 4-H Exploration Days Rules...... 20 Paddle 2ND-HALF 307. Kayaking 617. Beginning Model Rocketry Forms...... 22 308. Rock Climbing & Other Adventures 618. Digital Nature Photography - Registration Form PERFORMING ARTS...... 12 253. Drone Discovery - Authorization Form 619. Explore the Universe With - Host Registration Choices 1ST-HALF Astronomy 136. Chamber Music Schedule of Activities .Inside Back Cover 254. Geocaching Fun 137. Music Theory 255. Getting to the STEM & Root of Root 2ND-HALF Beer 246. Drama: Build Youth Leadership Skills 256. Photoshop Basics Through the Arts 4-H Exploration Days is an annual 257. Putting Infrared Radiation to Good MSU pre-college program that attracts 247. Songwriting Use about 2,400 participants from across PERSONAL LIFE SKILLS FULL Michigan. During 4-H Exploration DEVELOPMENT...... 13 311. Small Engines Days you’ll have a chance to develop 1ST-HALF SHOOTING SPORTS...... 15 valuable skills, make new friends, 138. Community Service & You 1ST-HALF get involved in lots of fun activities, 139. Getting Started in Michigan 4-H 150. Gobble Heads Awards and much more. You can choose from 520. Introduction to Archery 140. Crafting Character about 190 action-packed sessions on 521. Quack & Honk topics that interest you! We hope you 2ND-HALF 522. Shotgun Shooting Trap can come! 248. Duct Tape Your Way to Life Skills 2ND-HALF RECREATIONAL SPORTS...... 13 620. Introduction to Archery Jacob Decker, Ph.D. 1ST-HALF 621. Quack & Honk Associate State Leader, Michigan 4-H 510. Basketball Skills for Fun & Recreation 622. Shotgun Shooting Trap Youth Development 511. Checkmate Michigan State University Extension

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4-H Exploration Days Objectives Possible Additional Fees »»Some counties may add a fee to cover the cost of transportation We’ve designed 4-H Exploration Days to: and other expenses. »»Help you learn new ideas, techniques, and skills you can use per- »Some sessions have a fee to cover material or admission costs. sonally and in your 4-H clubs or groups and communities. » Counties will collect session fees with registration fees. »»Give you in-depth training through hands-on educational sessions from content and youth development experts. Contact your local MSU Extension office to see if scholarship support »»Provide opportunities, experiences, and resources beyond those is available. available in your county or region. Fee Deadlines, Cancellations & Refunds »»Develop your career and personal interests. Pre-Payment Due When You Register – $80 for 4-H members »Enhance your personal growth by giving you opportunities to » and adults ($100 for youth who are not 4-H members). develop responsibility, confidence, independence, accountability, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills. »»Fully refundable through May 3, 2018. »»Develop your communication, teamwork, citizenship, and leader- »»Nonrefundable for cancellations made between May 4 and ship skills. June 1, 2018. »»Help you meet new people and make new friends from different Fee Balance Due by June 1 – This is the $85 remaining balance places and with different backgrounds from across the state. plus any additional fees (such as session fees or early arrival fees) or minus any applicable scholarship credits. »»Give you access to the beautiful MSU campus and its wealth of resources. Cancellations – Those who cancel after June 1 will lose $100 of their »»Prepare you academically and socially for a successful transition paid fees. Refunds for the amount paid beyond $100 will be processed to college and life as an adult. in July. To cancel, notify your local Extension 4-H staff as soon as possible. Be sure to provide the full name of the person cancelling Who Should Attend? and the date of cancellation. Scholarship credits cannot be applied to cancellation or no-show fees. Early arrival and session fees are Every county has its own procedure for selecting participants and nonrefundable. There will be no refunds for no-shows. adult chaperones to attend 4-H Exploration Days. To attend the Scholarships for Session Instructors, Helpers, and CCAs – event you must be: Volunteer instructors, helpers, and county conference assistants »»At least aged 11 by January 1, 2018, or older at the discretion of (CCAs) attend at no cost to themselves. County-based MSU Exten- your county. sion staff who serve as session instructors or CCAs will receive full »»Willing to abide by the Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct and scholarships; county staff who serve as session helpers will receive the 4-H Exploration Days Rules. $80 scholarships. Instructors and helpers are identified and recruited You don’t need to be enrolled in the project or projects of your through Extension 4-H staff and committees with statewide respon- session choices. sibilities. All instructors and helpers must be skilled in the sessions Children under age 11 by January 1, 2018, may not accompany a parent they are helping teach. or guardian to 4-H Exploration Days. Key & Access Card Replacement Fees Special Accommodations – Accommodations for persons with $75 Fee – This charge will be billed after the conference for keys disabilities may be requested by contacting your local MSU Extension not returned at check-out. (MSU must rekey rooms with missing office by May 4, 2018, to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. keys immediately after 4-H Exploration Days in preparation for the Requests received after this date will be met when possible. next conference.) Costs $10 Fee – This fee will be billed for any residence hall conference card not returned at check-out. $165 Participant Fee – The fee for 4-H members and adults to participate in 4-H Exploration Days covers meals from Wednesday State 4-H Awards Program lunch to Friday lunch, two nights of lodging, all event activities, and a T-shirt. All State 4-H Award delegates will enroll in the 4-H Awards Assembly $20 4-H Participation Fee – An additional fee for youth who are in their respective award area for the first half of 4-H Exploration not 4-H members. Days. Delegates will attend the 4-H Awards Assembly on Wednesday and the State 4-H Awards Recognition Program on Thursday from $120 State 4-H Awards Program Delegate Fee – The fee for 8:30 to 11 a.m. at MSU’s Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center. 4-H Awards Assembly delegates after a $45 awards scholarship is For more information on the State 4-H Awards Program see page 17 . automatically applied. $25 Tuesday Early Arrival Fee – This additional fee covers Tuesday lodging and Wednesday breakfast for Upper Peninsula delegations and other county-arranged groups who need to arrive early. 3 »»Youth and Chaperone Assignments – All youth participants Housing & Check-In will be assigned to a specific adult chaperone. There must be at You will be assigned housing in either Akers, Holmes, or McDonel least one chaperone for every ten youth of the same gender. Halls. Check-in will take place between 8 and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, »»Whereabouts Schedules – You and your assigned adult chap- June 20. The first meal served will be Wednesday lunch. erone need to keep each other informed of where you’ll be, when, and with whom. All chaperones will post two schedules on their What to Bring residence hall room doors. One will show the chaperone’s sched- ule. The other will be for you to sign in and out of the recreational Bring personal care products and clothing that is casual but neat and activities you attend. respectable. (See specific dress code information on page 20.) »»Youth and Chaperone Meetings – In addition to the county Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, because there’s plenty meeting you’ll have shortly after arriving at 4-H Exploration Days, of walking involved! (Although flip-flops are comfortable, they are you’ll have five youth and chaperone meetings throughout the NOT good walking shoes.) Some sessions (particularly in the animal event. These mandatory meetings will give you a chance to touch science, crafts, and recreational sports areas) may have other clothing base with your chaperone after sessions, before and after evening requirements. If you plan to use the pool, bring your swimsuit and activities, before bedtime, and just before check-out and departure. an appropriate cover-up to wear when going to and from the pool. »»Hosts – Session and activity hosts will provide extra support and Towels, sheets, pillows, and blankets are furnished. Wash cloths are assistance throughout the event as needed. You can identify them not provided. by their green 4-H vests. You’ll need a small amount of spending money for some recreation activities. You may also want spending money for the snack shops Contact Information & Emergency and vending machines in the residence halls. Procedures T-Shirts Participant Cell Phones If you bring a cell phone to 4-H Exploration Days, turn it off during T-shirts will be given to all event participants at check-in. (The cost session times so that you can participate fully in the session and don’t of sizes S–XXL is built into the registration fee; an additional $5 will disrupt the other participants. Please tell your family and friends to be charged for size XXXL.) Extra shirts will be on sale for $10 each limit their calls and texts to you during the event so that you can make at General Headquarters in the West Akers Lounge after 4 p.m. on the most of your experience. Wednesday, while supplies last. The extra shirts will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis with no limit per person. If There’s an Emergency at Home If an emergency arises at home while you’re attending 4-H Explora- Participant Safety tion Days, a message will be relayed to you and you can use a phone The physical and emotional safety and well-being of the youth par- in General Headquarters to return the call. Emergency contact ticipants at 4-H Exploration Days are high priorities for Michigan information follows. 4-H Youth Development and Michigan State University. Please see »»From 7 a.m. to midnight call event General Headquarters (phone the Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct and 4-H Exploration Days 517-353-2922) in West Akers Hall. Rules section (pages 20 to 21) for information on measures designed »»From midnight to 7 a.m. call the West Akers Hall Service Desk to keep youth participants safe while they’re at the event. (phone 517-353-3358). Callers should ask for the 4-H Exploration The conduct and safety policies and procedures meet or exceed the Days conference director. MSU requirements regarding all programs involving minors. More If There’s a Medical Emergency During the information about the conduct and safety policies is available on the 4-H Exploration Days website at http://bit.ly/2k76oYO (Responsibili- Conference ties and Procedures page) and http://bit.ly/2jcw6ah (FAQ page) and If you get sick or hurt during 4-H Exploration Days, you or someone from your local Extension 4-H staff. More information about the with you should contact General Headquarters (phone 517-353-2922). MSU requirements for programs involving minors is available at Your parent or guardian will be contacted immediately using the http://bit.ly/2Es0SGh. contact information on the Medical Treatment Authorization form Participants attend 4-H Exploration Days as part of a county delega- you completed when you enrolled in 4-H (or when you registered tion. MSU Extension staff and 4-H volunteers carry out the following for 4-H Exploration Days, if you’re not a 4-H member). Messages processes to ensure the safety and well-being of participants: will be left seeking a return call if there is no answer and the next number will be called. »»Pre-Event County Orientation Meeting – Each participant, along with a parent or guardian, must attend a pre-event county Depending on the medical concern, your parent or guardian will orientation meeting. At this meeting, you’ll get a preview of the be asked to determine whether and what level of treatment will be event, request roommate pairings, meet your chaperones, and find sought during the program or if they wish to delay medical treatment out what will be expected of you while you’re on campus. Your or advice until you return home. local Extension 4-H staff can provide you with the date, time, and An onsite Nurse’s Station will be staffed from 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday location of this important meeting. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday of the event. This service is available to partici- pants at no charge. If you need health care beyond what the nurse can

4 provide, you will be taken to a Lansing-area health care facility. The for timely pick up and to incur any related expenses. During the time cost of treatment will be billed to you or your parent or guardian. between when your parent or guardian is notified and arrives with If you have to leave 4-H Exploration Days early for health or family proper identification, you will be separated from program activities emergency reasons, your parent or guardian is expected to arrange and remain under staff supervision. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK How to Select Your Sessions To make your session choices, read the session descriptions and check the small boxes in front of the titles of those that interest you The sky’s the limit when you’re considering which sessions to take! the most. (Remember, you don’t have to be enrolled in the 4-H project You don’t need to be enrolled in the project or projects of your session area of the sessions in which you enroll for 4-H Exploration Days.) choices. Remember that because the content of some sessions could Be sure to check for session fees, age restrictions, and equipment reasonably fall into more than one category, you may find sessions and dress requirements. listed in unexpected categories. So be sure to look through all of the categories! Be sure to watch for age restrictions on some sessions, You may even want to create your own worksheet to keep track of too. (Remember, your 4-H age is calculated as of January 1, 2018.) your choices. Make three columns on a sheet of paper and label the columns as shown: You can attend either one first-half and one second-half session that meet for 5 hours each or one full session that meets for a total of 9 1st-half 2nd-half Full hours. Sessions meet as follows: Number/Title/Page Number/Title/Page Number/Title/Page WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 136/Chamber 253/Drone 310/Sailing/14 Music/12 Discovery/15 1st-half Full 8:30–11 a.m. 8:15–10:45 a.m. After you’ve listed all of the sessions that appeal to you, review them again to narrow your choices. Full 2nd-half 8:45–11:15 a.m. 8:30–11 a.m. How to Register Noon Turn to the Registration Form on page 22. Indicate your first through 1st-half Full eighth session choices on the form. (You can also download and print 1:30–4 p.m. 1:15–3:15 p.m. pdf copies of the forms from the 4-H Exploration Days website at http://bit.ly/2k7lM7H.) The following directions will help you fill out Full 2nd-half your Registration Form. You must also submit a signed Authoriza- 1:45–3:45 p.m. 1:30–4 p.m. tion Form (on page 23). (Sections 1 through 4 are required for youth participants; only sections 1 and 4 for adults). The session numbering system will help you easily identify the type 1. Print neatly, completing the entire form. of session (first-half, second-half, or full) you’re looking at. 2. You can mix full and half sessions in your list of choices, but be Session Numbers Session Type careful! Be sure to list a first-half and a second-half session when 100 to 157 First-half sessions selecting half sessions. Don’t list a full session in the same choice 200 to 262 Second-half sessions with a half session. 300 to 313 Full sessions EXAMPLE 500 to 526 First-half sessions repeated as second-half Choice 1st-Half AND 2nd-Half OR Full sessions 1st 310 600 to 626 Second-half sessions same as first-half sessions 2nd 105 618 of same name 3rd 514 223 3. Be sure to make eight choices. We encourage you to register 900 to 918 4-H Awards Assembly Categories early, because sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, You can easily identify duplicate first-half and second-half sessions and some fill very quickly! Registration through local MSU Exten- this way: Numbers in the 500s are first-half sessions that are repeated sion offices officially begins March 13, 2018. The deadline for return- as second-half sessions. Numbers in the 600s are second-half sessions ing your Registration and Authorization Forms to your local MSU that are repeats of first-half sessions. For example, first-half session Extension office varies (it’s typically the end of April). Contact the 517, Beginning Model Rocketry, is the same as second-half session 4-H staff in your local MSU Extension office for more information 617, Beginning Model Rocketry. on 4-H Exploration Days and for your county’s registration deadline. It’s okay to list the same first-half/second-half session as part of the Your local Extension 4-H staff will confirm with you the session or same choice (first choice, second choice, and so forth). For example, sessions in which you are officially enrolled. If none of your ses- you may list both 501 and 601 as your first choice for both first and sion choices is available, they will work with you to make alternate second-half sessions. However, you will be assigned to either 501 choices. Remember that you must attend all of the meetings of the or 601, not both. sessions in which you are enrolled. 5 SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCE °° 106. Rabbit Raising & Care Basics In this interactive session you’ll learn the basics of rabbit care and Most sessions in this section involve working around animals or in choosing a rabbit breed. You’ll also play fun games and activities animal health care or feed processing facilities, where good manage- and take home handouts to share with your 4-H club or group. The ment, safety, and biosecurity practices require appropriate footwear. session is for those just starting a 4-H rabbit project and for teen or That means no open-toed shoes will be allowed. adult volunteer leaders who are looking for fun and interactive ways to involve younger 4-H’ers in rabbit project activities. Age 11 and up. 1ST-HALF °° 501. Working With K-9 Search & Rescue Dogs °° 500. Competitive Horse Judging Basics Explore the world of K-9 search and rescue (SAR) dogs, including You’ll learn basic judging guidelines, how to judge halter and perfor- the air, scent, wilderness, human-remains detection, disaster, and mance classes, and how to prepare and deliver oral reasons. Members trailing specialties, with certified and in-training SAR dogs. Learn of MSU’s championship horse judging team will lead this interactive how to choose, train, and test SAR dogs, and discuss scent theory, session. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. field support, and other topics. Age 11 and up. °° 100. Fun With Feed Stuff for Dairy Cows Feeding ruminant farm animals requires a precise balance of essential 2ND-HALF nutrients to ensure good animal health and milk production. In this °° 200. Advanced Rabbit Raising hands-on session you’ll learn from experts in dairy cattle nutrition Learn about advanced rabbit care, delve into the history of several rab- about feed ingredients, ration formulation, the ruminant digestive bit breeds, and find out how to prevent, recognize, and treat various system, and much more. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age rabbit diseases in this interactive session. Bring photos of issues or 11 and up. diseases your rabbits have had and of your rabbit cages and barn set °° 101. Goat Fitting & Showing ups to be evaluated. You’ll take home helpful handouts to share with The healthy, neat appearance and impressive performance of exhibi- your 4-H club or group. This session is for anyone with basic rabbit tor and goat that the judge and spectators see in the show ring rep- knowledge. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Ages 11 to 19 only. resent only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. What they don’t see are °° 201. Angora Rabbit Care the months of care, conditioning, and hard work it takes to get a goat Curious about Angora rabbits and their wool? In this fun, hands-on into show condition and to fit and train it properly. In this hands-on session you’ll learn how to take care of Angora rabbits and how to session, you’ll learn and practice how to fit various breeds of goats harvest, process, and use their wool (which is sometimes called fiber). for show and refine your show skills. Ages 11 to 19 only. You’ll also have the chance to work with Angora rabbits supplied by °° 102. Investigating Pasture Plants Toxic to Horses the instructor. Plan on a lot of fun and a few surprises! Fee of $10 is This fun, interactive session will focus on some of the dangerous payable through your local MSU Extension office. Ages 11 to 19 only. plants that could be lurking in a horse pasture. Learn how to man- °° 202. Be a Disease Detective age your horse pasture and keep toxic plants out of it. No open-toed Learn how real disease detectives figure out what might be making shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. a group of people or animals sick. In this hands-on session, you’ll °° 103. Livestock Nutrition & Management Basics learn who disease detectives are, how they work, and what they do This is a basic introduction to cattle, sheep, and swine nutrition and to keep humans and animals safe and healthy. No open-toed shoes management. Learn about nutrition and discuss goals and objectives will be allowed. Age 11 and up. for raising high-performing cattle, sheep, and swine using hands-on °° 203. Biosecurity On & Off the Horse Farm interactive methods. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 In this hands-on session you’ll pick up tips and discover tools to help and up. you keep your horses happy and healthy on the farm, at horse shows, °° 104. Meat Goats: From Selection to Show Ring and on the trails! No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. Meat goats are becoming increasingly popular throughout Michigan. °° 204. Blueprint for a Successful Beef Project You’ll learn hands-on tips and techniques for choosing, managing, Learn tips and tricks for a successful show season. You’ll learn about and fitting and showing meat goats in this hands-on session. No market and breeding cattle management, care, nutrition, and fitting open-toed shoes will be allowed. Ages 11 to 19 only. and showing. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. °° 105. On the Trail of Bovine Leukemia Virus °° 205. Blueprint for a Successful Sheep Project Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) spreads easily, but it’s hard to detect Learn tips and tricks for a successful show season. You’ll learn about and currently has no vaccine, treatment, or cure. Therefore, the infec- market lamb and breeding stock management, care, nutrition, and tion has become relatively common in U.S. cattle herds and producers more. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. have lost money because of lower milk and beef production, reduced °° 600. Competitive Horse Judging Basics cattle longevity, and restricted market access for BLV-infected cattle, Same description as first-half session 500. food products, embryos, and semen. Fortunately, there are biosecurity practices that will help prevent the spread of BLV. In this session you’ll learn about BLV, including how to detect it and how to slow or stop its spread. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Ages 11 to 19. 6 °° 206. Dairy Field Rep in Training °° 216. Rabbit Showing: Can You Handle It? Dive into a hands-on session about proper milking technique, milk- Learn how to fit and train rabbits for fitting and showing through quality guidelines, equipment cleaning, and the “Grade A Everyday” demonstrations and hands-on experience in this session. Pick up method of dairy farm inspections. Age 14 and up. tips that can make or break your performance, learn how and what °° 207. Dairy Goat Judging to study, and about breed identification. Ask the experts whether If you’ve ever wondered what the judge is looking for when you’re you can win if your rabbit is misbehaving on show day and all of your showing your dairy goat, then this session is for you! Learn the basic other questions. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. principles of evaluating a dairy goat, and preparing and delivering a °° 217. Therapy Dogs & More set of oral reasons in a judging contest. Ages 11 to 19 only. You’ll live out the “hands to larger service” call to community service °° 208. Dairy Reproduction & Artificial Insemination from the 4-H pledge in this session. You’ll explore the ins and outs Learn about reproduction in dairy cattle, including their anatomy of training and owning a therapy dog that can help people in many and physiology, reproductive cycle, and hormones. You’ll also learn different settings. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Exten- the basics of artificial insemination, from heat detection to semen sion office. Age 11 and up. handling. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 14 and up. °° 218. Working Sled Dogs °° 209. Dog Obedience Tips, Tricks & Fun Let us introduce you to the modern working sled dog in this session. Adding a new canine family member to your household? Come learn You’ll learn about types of dogs, dog care, the roles dogs have played about the basic care your new puppy or dog will need and the obedi- in human history, dog-powered sports, and the rules and regula- ence training that will help prevent bad habits and make everyday tions of various types of dog races. You’ll also see a demonstration living easier for both of you. You’ll also explore dog sports such as on the power of sled dogs. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. rally, agility, tracking, and herding, and have the chance to work Age 11 and up. with dogs provided by the instructor. No open-toed shoes will be °° 601. Working With K-9 Search & Rescue Dogs allowed. Ages 11 to 19 only. Same description as first-half session 501. °° 210. Equine Behavior & Welfare FULL Learn the basics of equine behavior and how farm management prac- tices affect horse health and welfare. You’ll also take a field trip that °° 300. Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! will feature exciting hands-on activities with horses. No open-toed Do large and exotic species amaze you? Learn how modern zoos are shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up. working with endangered species. Visit Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo, learn from the zoo staff, and see some of the most interesting animals. °° 211. Everything Cavy Fee of $17 includes zoo admission and refreshments and is payable Learn more about cavy fitting and showing, nutrition, and general through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. management in this fun, hands-on session. Expert cavy breeders will teach you the ins and outs of owning and caring for your cavy, and how to spark interest in your county 4-H cavy program. No open- BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP toed shoes will be allowed. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. 1ST-HALF °° 107. Five Principles of Marketing Your 4-H Livestock °° 212. Goat Yoga Explore how the five Ps of marketing (product, price, place, promo- Goats plus yoga? What a fun combination! Enjoy the chance to learn tion, and people) affect selling your project livestock. Learn the basics yoga poses while a baby goat balances on your back or nibbles on of these principles through an exciting game that demonstrates how your knee in this smile-filled session. You’ll also learn about human various marketing factors can produce a higher or lower break-even and goat anatomy and about animal welfare and your own well-being. price for the sale of your animal. Ages 11 to 19 only. Wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 11 to 19 only. °° 108. Life on a Dairy Farm Discover the many aspects of living and working on a dairy farm in °° 213. Poultry Management this session. You’ll hear about the dairy industry, changes on dairy Follow the ins and outs of poultry management from egg to fork in farms, and careers in dairy-related fields. Then you’ll play “Life on this hands-on session. You’ll learn about hatching, housing, nutrition, a Dairy Farm” to learn more about being a dairy farmer. You’ll also care, handling, and disease prevention. No open-toed shoes will be learn about MSU’s dairy-related academic programs. Age 11 and up. allowed. Age 11 and up. °° 214. Poultry Showmanship 2ND-HALF In this exciting, hands-on session, you’ll learn and practice proper °° 219. Beat the Competition: 4-H Livestock Marketing poultry fitting and showing techniques. No open-toed shoes will be Grow the potential profit of your 4-H livestock projects! In this allowed. Age 11 and up. session you’ll learn about a variety of marketing and communication °° 215. Rabbit Judging Basics strategies that will give you a leg up on your competition. During Whether you’re a novice or experienced rabbit judge, you’ll have the a field trip to the MSU Beef Teaching and Research Center you’ll chance to upgrade your judging skills in this session. You’ll judge examine two different livestock systems. Age 11 and up. classes with rabbits of all body types, using the ARBA Standard of Perfection manual as your guide. No open-toed shoes will be allowed. Age 11 and up.

7 °° 220. Reality Farm 2ND-HALF Get ready to roll the dice on the reality farm game to see if your simulated 4-H project animal makes as much money as your real-life °° 222. A Career Caring for Kids livestock project. Is farming in your future? Discover how record If you’re thinking about pursuing a career caring for young children, books can help you develop a business plan and a career path. Age this session will be perfect for you. You’ll visit local childcare centers 13 and up. to learn about how they operate and about career opportunities in childcare and child development. Work directly with young children ° ° 221. Turn Your Passion Into Profits and find out what it takes to pursue a career in this field. Age 12 and up. Ever wondered how you could turn your passion for your 4-H projects or hobbies into a small business? Whether you enjoy raising livestock, °° 223. Deaf Culture, Awareness & Career Exploration creating crafts, growing a garden, or designing a website, you’ll dis- Come learn about Deaf culture and strategies for working with people cover in this session how you can make money doing something you with hearing impairments, including building bridges, communica- love. Age 11 and up. tion, inclusion, and career options. You’ll also visit on- and off-campus sites. Age 14 and up. FULL °° 224. Making Stories Come Alive for Kids °° 301. Turning Ideas Into Products Reading with and to kids is fun and important for the listener and During this action-packed session, you’ll create a new product using reader. Learn about the importance of reading and prepare some techniques that encourage innovative thinking. Then you’ll develop a great early reading activities for children. You’ll read stories, make product prototype, create a marketing campaign, and promote your puppets, do crafts, and try new games. You’ll also make snacks and business idea in a product-pitch competition. You’ll also tour a local discover how to link the kids’ snacks with the activities you’ve led business incubator site to further explore how to create products them in. You’ll get a book to take home, too. Age 12 and up. from your ideas and launch a business. Age 12 and up. °° 225. Venture to Adventure Prefer to work outdoors? Enjoy camping, hunting, or fishing? Learn CAREERS about a variety of careers that will keep you connected to the envi- ronment. Hear from professionals in the industry about occupations 1ST-HALF related to wildlife, forestry, wildfires, and environmental education. °° 109. Babysitting & Caring for Kids Experience the tools of their trade and gain tips to prepare you for Whether you babysit for others, are thinking about a career working your exciting career outside. Age 11 and up. with young children, or take care of your siblings, come learn the basics of caring for kids, and using positive discipline techniques. FULL Have a great time and leave with lots of information and ideas. Age °° 302. Interview-Ready Résumés & Portfolios 11 and up. Discover what employers are looking for in résumés and portfolios. Create a résumé and Shortfolio (short portfolio) while you learn to °° 111. Keeping Kids Engaged & Having Fun Learn to use fun, games, art, music, crafts, and snacks to keep children communicate about all of the life skills you’ve gained through your in your care busy and entertained. In the first half of this session, you’ll 4-H, work, school, and volunteer experiences. Participate in mock work as a team to plan age-appropriate activities for young children. interviews with professionals, get feedback about answering dif- In the second half, you’ll take a field trip to a childcare center to try ficult questions, and learn how to make a positive first impression. out your ideas with young children. Age 12 and up. Age 14 and up. °° 112. Michigan State University as a College Choice Learn how to maximize your opportunities for admission. Hear CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP practical advice from an MSU admissions officer, including tips for & SERVICE taking the ACT and SAT, and information about college-preparation strategies. Also enjoy a walking tour of campus. Age 14 and up. 1ST-HALF °° 113. Working Safely on the Farm °° 114. Hungry Planet: Feeding 9 Billion People The food and agriculture industry employs 22% of Michigan work- Every night, almost 1 billion people go to bed hungry. How will ers. Jobs in the industry can be rewarding yet risky, so learning safe we feed everyone in the year 2050, when the world population is work practices is important. In this session you’ll explore careers in expected to top 9 billion people? Explore different perspectives on the food and agriculture industry and learn to recognize common the global food security problem in this session. You’ll also visit the hazards, prevent accidents, and respond to emergency situations in Greater Lansing Food Bank and learn about opportunities in science and around farms. Ages 11 to 14 only. and agricultural careers. Age 11 and up. °° 115. Leadership in a Zombie Apocalypse & Beyond You and the other participants in this hands-on team-building ses- PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . sion will have fun testing which of your preferred leadership styles 4-H Exploration Days is an amazing experience that I will help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You’ll also learn ways would recommend to almost anyone. There are so many to maximize your leadership potential through Michigan 4-H. Be options to choose from. We are given a chance to have prepared to spend lots of time moving around outside. Age 11 and up. a lot of fun while learning. – Dickinson County

8 °° 116. Michigan Government & History Tour Michigan’s Capitol (including the House and Senate galleries) PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . and learn more about state government. Guides will provide informa- 4-H Exploration Days has expanded my genre of career tion about the building and the legislative process. You’ll also tour opportunities and opened more choices and possibilities. the Michigan Historical Museum and explore how Michigan has – Branch County changed over the past 200 years. Age 11 and up. °° 117. Political Leadership in My Club & Community °° 502. Billabong & Pocket Bags, Sassy Sacks & T-Shirt Learn about the dynamic state and local government systems in Backpacks Michigan and find out how to make your community a better place. Upcycle a variety of recyclable textiles by sewing them into one-of-a- Tour government facilities and learn more about how you can make kind billabong bags, pocket bags, sassy sacks, and T-shirt backpacks. a difference today and in the future. Age 11 and up. Learn how to deconstruct and recycle jeans, T-shirts and fabrics, °° 118. Teen Court & the Juvenile Justice System then embellish them with threads, fibers, buttons, and decorative Participate in an interactive presentation with law professionals machine stitches. Bring a T-shirt and a pair of old jeans to cut up, about the juvenile justice system and learn about law-related careers. along with fun fabric treasures such as fabric, ribbons, and keepsakes You’ll receive peer jury training and participate in a mock teen court to decorate your creations. You’ll learn basic sewing skills and how hearing. Age 11 and up. to use a sewing machine. Age 11 and up. ° °° 119. Youth Crush Global Challenges ° 121. Locker Hooking Are you ready to crush poverty, combat climate change, and clob- Discover how to use locker hooking to transform your leftover ber injustices? Join the global movement of young people who are fabric scraps into beautiful bags, rugs, cushions, and more. Learn committed to making our world a better place! During this fun and the technique by making a hot plate pad. Locker hook, canvas, and engaging session, you will participate in a variety of interactive ac- fabric scraps will be provided. You may also bring your own fabric. tivities that will help you learn about some of the most significant Age 11 and up. challenges facing our planet. You will also discover ways that you °° 122. T-Shirt Remodeling & Repurposing can help solve these challenges by being the change you wish to see Learn how to make no-sew projects such as purses and other acces- in the world! Age 11 and up. sories from T-shirts. Bring a T-shirt, scissors, and your favorite embel- lishments, such as beads, buttons, sequins, and ribbon. Age 11 and up. 2ND-HALF °° 226. Backpack to Adventure as a Youth Global Leader 2ND-HALF Discover five skills you’ll need to become a local and global youth °° 228. Arm Knitting leader in this active session. You’ll play games that build character, Learn to knit using your arms as your knitting needles during this communication, creativity, cultural understanding, and citizenship, session. You’ll knit an infinity scarf and other items with bulky yarn. including “30 Kids, 31 Legs,” “World Turtles and the 5Cs,” “Culture- Fee of $7 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age a-Thon,” “Eureka: A Quiz Game,” and “A Night in the Global Village.” 11 and up. Finally, you’ll prepare your own Backpack to Adventure to use at °° 602. Billabong & Pocket Bags, Sassy Sacks & T-Shirt home. Age 11 and up. Backpacks °° 227. Service-Learning: More Than Community Service Same description as first-half session 502. Do you like to help your 4-H club or group, community, country, °° 229. Dyeing With Plants or world? If yes, take your service to the next level and plan a 4-H Find a rainbow of color in natural dyes made from plants. Learn which service-learning project. You’ll complete a community service project plants produce dyes, the properties of a good dye, and how to dye and then learn how to plan and conduct a service-learning project in fiber. Discover how to get color out of your backyard plants or even your community. Age 11 and up. from plants you find in the grocery store. You’ll dye silk scarves and learn eco printing and various shibori (tie dye) techniques. Fee of $5 CLOTHING & TEXTILES is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. °° 230. Fashion Illustration 1ST-HALF Learn how to draw your clothing ideas like a fashion designer and °° 120. 4-H Project Runway explore how to dress a fashion figure with your own designs. Adding Be ready to “cut it up” to make something completely new in this color will be the final step in creating your own fashion illustration. session. We’ll start with a team project to see what teams can cre- Bring clothing ideas and any colored pencils, markers, and watercolor ate with limited materials in an hour, then teams will show off their media you have at home. Age 11 and up. creations on the runway. The second day you’ll use your tees and your own or the provided recycled fabric and trim to design and create an FULL individual project. Bring your imagination and three T-shirts (new °° 303. Learn to Sew or old), sharp scissors, a roll of duct tape, and (optional) recycled If you’re interested in learning to sew, this is the session for you. You’ll fabric and trim. Age 11 and up. learn about sewing tools, choosing fabrics and patterns, and sewing techniques while you make several fun projects. Sewing machines will be provided but if you bring your own you’ll learn more about it. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. 9 °° 505. Fishing Basics: Tips & Tricks for Beginners COMMUNICATIONS Interested in learning more about fishing? Join us for a fun-filled session full of fishing wisdom. You’ll learn about everything from 1ST-HALF rods and reels to line, hooks, and bait, and pick up more fishing tips °° 503. American Sign Language 1 and tricks than you can imagine. You’ll spend time outside practicing Experiment with another language and learn the basics of communi- casting using the new fishing rod that you’ll take home (along with a cating with individuals who have hearing impairments. Learn finger small tackle box and tackle). Fee of $15 is payable through your local spelling, basic motions, songs, and games in American Sign Language MSU Extension office. Ages 11 to 19 only. (ASL). Participants who want more experience may also enroll in American Sign Language 2 (session 231). Fee of $5 is payable through 2ND-HALF your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. °° 604. Birds of a Feather 2ND-HALF Same description as first-half session 504. °° 605. Fishing Basics: Tips & Tricks for Beginners °° 603. American Sign Language 1 Same description as first-half session 505. Same description as first-half session 503. °° 231. American Sign Language 2 FULL If you have some knowledge of ASL and want to improve your skills, °° 305. From the Lake to the Pan & Everything in Between sign right up! Finger spelling skills and some vocabulary (words and In this session you’ll learn everything you need to catch, clean, phrases) in ASL are required. “Graduates” of American Sign Language and cook the big ones. Volunteers and their friends from the Mid- 1 (session 503) are welcome. Fee of $5 is payable through your local Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association will help MSU Extension office. Age 12 and up. you learn to make lures, offer tips and techniques for catching fish, °° 232. Produce Your Own TV Show and take you fishing. After that, you’ll learn how to clean, cook, and Television and video production are exciting, fast-paced, and growing even eat the fish you catch. Bring your own fishing rod, and if you’re career options that offer many opportunities for learning, creativity, age 17 and up, bring your Michigan fishing license. Age 12 and up. and fun! Learn how to use basic production equipment and produce your own show. Age 12 and up. FOLKPATTERNS °° 233. Public Speaking for Future Rock Stars Want to make a great first impression and keep the good karma 1ST-HALF flowing? Overcome any fears of public speaking you may have and °° 506. Goat’s Milk Soap Making & More learn to present yourself as a future rock star. Learn to assess, pre- Make three batches of goat’s milk soap, each with a different scent, pare, and apply communication models to different public-speaking and a few other yummy scented items such as lip balm and lotion. situations, personal relationships, job interviews, business, and life! Then package these products and take them home to share with Age 14 and up. your family. Fee of $6 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. FULL °° 123. Knitting Traditions °° 304. A to Z Writing Explore the different knitting styles and patterns of various ethnic Indulge your megalomania by engaging in some world-building – and cultural groups, with an emphasis on Norwegian and French- writing about your world with your rules! In this session you’ll ex- American styles. You’ll learn to knit, and if you already know how, plore writing styles, find out what makes a good writer, and pick up you’ll learn new stitches and patterns. Start a small project to take writing tips. You’ll learn about writing shorter forms (poems, essays, home. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. and short stories) and longer forms (novellas and novels), and about Age 11 and up. writing prompts, idea sharing, and drawing on your creativity. You’ll also explore useful writing exercises. Age 11 and up. 2ND-HALF °° 234. The Art of Cheesemaking ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Making cheese is an ancient tradition, and cheeses vary enormously from country to country and even region to region, depending on 1ST-HALF culture, technique, and available ingredients. Explore the history of °° 504. Birds of a Feather cheese, sample a few varieties from different cultures, and try making Experience the thrill of bird life and learn how these feathery crea- simple cheeses you can easily prepare at home without a lot of special tures adapt to their environments. Find out what ornithologists do equipment. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension and learn techniques for monitoring bird populations. You may even office. Age 11 and up. have the chance to release a wild bird from your hand! Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . [The event has] shown me new abilities and problem solving skills, and is lots of fun! –Saginaw County

10 °° 235. Finding Fun in Your Family Tree °° 607. Day at the Spa Learn about your family tree and how to research your own history. Same description as first-half session 507. You’ll go home with the beginnings of a family tree and skills for °° 237. Hocus Pocus: Magical Mindfulness continuing your research. Bring a thumb drive for storing your family Ever wish you could focus better or manage your stress better? Mind- tree discoveries. Age 11 and up. fulness can help! You’ll learn the basics of mindfulness: breathing, °° 606. Goat’s Milk Soap Making & More eating, walking, thought surfing, and mindful laughter – and discover Same description as first-half session 506. how these practices help calm the body and mind and elevate clearer thinking. We’ll meet indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Wear FOOD, NUTRITION & FITNESS comfortable clothing. Age 11 and up. °° 608. MSU Bakery Days 1ST-HALF Same description as first-half session 508. °° 507. Day at the Spa °° 609. Vegetarian Cooking Learn to make luxurious spa treatments such as scrubs, foot polish, Same description as first-half session 509. luscious lip balms, and lotions using common household ingredi- ents. Bring something to tie your hair back and prepare yourself for INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES pampering. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. & CULTURES °° 124. Fun With Food Art Use your creative culinary skills to turn food into beautifully pre- 1ST-HALF sented art. Try fruit and vegetable carvings, chocolate-dipped items, °° 128. Dzien Dobry! Polish Language & Cultures fun afterschool snacks, and fancy ways to spruce up a simple food Experience Polish cultures, foods, customs, and language in this for play. This is a great session for all ages and includes take-home hands-on session. Learn about cultural celebrations, history, music, samples! Fee of $15 is payable through your local MSU Extension crafts, and more! Age 11 and up. office. Age 11 and up. °° 129. ¡Hola! Hispanic & Latino Languages & Cultures °° 125. Healthy Snacking Experience Hispanic and Latino cultures, foods, customs, and lan- Find out what makes a drink or snack a healthy choice. You’ll also guages in this hands-on session. Explore Hispanic and Latino lan- participate in fun, physical activities and learn to prepare quick, guages, cultural celebrations, history, crafts, and more! Age 11 and up. healthy drinks and snacks. Age 11 and up. °° 130. Konnichiwa! Japanese Language & Cultures °° 126. International Garden Chefs Experience Japanese cultures, foods, customs, and language in this Using the garden as your pantry, you’ll create cuisine from around the hands-on session. You’ll be introduced to 4-H Japanese exchange globe. Explore the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden and enjoy tasty programs that are offered in the summer. Learn various crafts, some garden treasures. Your taste buds will be tingling with delight. Fee of Japanese words, cultural celebrations, and more! Age 11 and up. $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. °° 131. Where in the World Is Macedonia? °° 508. MSU Bakery Days Find Macedonia and experience its cultures, foods, customs, and Are you an aspiring baker ready to expand your skills? Spend time language in this hands-on session. Learn about cultural celebrations, in the MSU Bakery where you’ll learn the secrets of beginning bread history, music, crafts, and more! Age 11 and up. making. And while the dough is rising, you’ll learn how to decorate cakes and cookies so beautifully that you almost won’t want to eat 2ND-HALF them! Age 11 and up. °° 238. Chinese Languages & Cultures Experience Chinese cultures, foods, customs, and languages in this °° 127. Put It Up hands-on session. Learn music, cooking, history, crafts, cultural In this hands-on session you’ll learn different ways to preserve food celebrations, and more! Age 11 and up. and practice preserving food to enjoy later. You’ll also explore ways to showcase your great food preservation projects at your county °° 239. Guten Tag! German Language & Cultures fair. Age 11 and up. Experience German cultures, foods, customs, and language in this hands-on session. Meet 4-H’ers who speak the language and hear °° 509. Vegetarian Cooking their stories. Learn about cultural celebrations, history, music, crafts, Learn about vegetarian cooking and nutrition. You’ll have lots of fun and more! Age 11 and up. making and tasting vegetarian dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Age 11 and up. °° 240. Kenyan & South African Languages & Cultures Get introduced to the cultures, languages, and traditions of Kenya 2ND-HALF and South Africa in this hands-on session. Learn crafts, hear music, °° 236. Cooking Matters dance, enjoy foods, explore history, and more! Age 11 and up. Learn about healthy eating, how to shop for groceries, and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes. You’ll learn to have fun in the kitchen with your friends, make your own tasty snacks and drinks, and show off your chef skills at home! Age 11 and up.

11 °° 241. Taste of Indian Cultures: Follow the Spice Trail Learn about the cultures of India and use your senses to explore the OUTDOOR ADVENTURE spices, fruits, and vegetables of Indian cuisine. You’ll follow simple The sessions in this section involve physical activity and are held recipes to create a few healthy and delicious dishes that introduce outdoors. We strongly recommend that you bring a filled water you to the flavorful world of India! Take a tour of a store that sells bottle and sunscreen, and wear suitable clothing and footwear, Indian food and visit a Hindu temple. Age 11 and up. including socks, to each meeting of the sessions in this section. °° 242. Unbelizable! Belizean Culture If you’ve enrolled in one of these sessions, you’ll receive a reminder Experience Belizean culture, foods, customs, and more. Learn about letter before 4-H Exploration Days if you need to bring specific items. Mayan ruins in Belize, various crafts, history, music, cultural celebra- tions, and much more. Age 11 and up. 2ND-HALF °° 245. Staying Unlost With Map, Compass & GPS MONEY MANAGEMENT Knowing where you are is the best way to stay unlost. Hands-on activities will help you learn basic compass and map-reading skills. 1ST-HALF You’ll use GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers for a geocaching treasure hunt. Age 11 and up. °° 132. Coin Collecting for Fun & Profit Do you realize that many people walk around with an art gallery in FULL their pockets? That’s right, coins represent art – and history, too! °° 306. Canoeing Up the River With a Paddle Since ancient times, money has been the one thing that has motivated Canoeing can be peaceful and a whole lot of fun. Learn how to paddle royalty, presidents, governments, and you and me. Join us to learn from the front and back seats of the canoe. Practice your skills in a about coin collecting for fun and profit! Age 11 and up. small area and learn to maneuver a canoe; later head out for a daylong °° 133. Keys to My First Car trip on a Michigan river. Not for those who’ve taken this session Hoping to buy a car or truck someday? Discover what you can do now before. Fee of $15 is payable through your local MSU Extension to prepare yourself and your wallet. Learn how to make a smart car office. Age 13 and up. choice, save money for a down payment, get a car loan, and get the °° 307. Kayaking best deal on auto insurance. Start planning now to make your dream Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and exercise your upper body. of vehicle ownership a reality! Age 12 and up. Learn kayak paddling and safety techniques. Practice your new skills °° 134. Make More Money at the 4-H Livestock Auction in a small area and then head out for a daylong trip on a Michigan Raising a 4-H project animal is exciting! But what will it cost? Learn river. Not for those who’ve taken this session before. Fee of $15 is a clever way to calculate what you’ll likely spend to buy, raise, and payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 14 and up. care for a project animal. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn about °° 308. Rock Climbing & Other Adventures opportunity costs and ways to increase the price your project animal Learn to rock climb and about the equipment, basic techniques, safety brings at a 4-H livestock auction. Age 11 and up. precautions, and interpersonal skills you’ll need for the challenges °° 135. Money Smart Investing for Teens ahead in this climbing activity. You’ll climb at one of the top indoor Want to be a millionaire? You can do it! Learn the steps to financial climbing facilities in the country. Then, follow that with climbing- freedom in this investing seminar designed especially for teens. Fun, related activities and exciting adventure games. Not for those who hands-on activities will help you understand what investing is all have taken this session before. Fee of $20 is payable through your about. Age 13 and up. local MSU Extension office. Age 14 and up. 2ND-HALF PERFORMING ARTS °° 243. Cash Scene Investigation (CSI) Do you have what it takes to survive in the world of money? Complete 1ST-HALF the game stations to see whether you’ll be a victor against credit °° 136. Chamber Music reports and scores, checking accounts, ID theft, fraud, and credit Have the chance to play in and learn about small groups known as and debit cards. Age 11 and up. chamber ensembles. Learn to build teamwork and strengthen your °° 244. Real-World Spending Without Real-World Risk musicianship! Bring an instrument of your choosing. Recommended Want to try your hand at making real-world money decisions without for musicians who have either taken lessons or played their instru- the risk of using real-world money? Play an interactive, fun simulation ments in school ensembles for at least two years. Age 14 and up. that explores the ins and outs of making money, using debit cards, and °° 137. Music Theory writing checks. YOU get to make the choices about where to spend Learn how the music you play and hear works. A must have for anyone your money and how you want to live! Age 11 and up. who writes or plays music! Age 14 and up.

PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . 2ND-HALF Attending 4-H Exploration Days has made me more °° 246. Drama: Build Youth Leadership Skills Through excited and prepared for college. I learned a lot during the Arts my classes that I can use in the future. Learn fun and exciting ways to express your leadership skills through –Calhoun County the arts. You’ll develop a service-learning project, express yourself

12 through interactive theater, complete fun and character-building ac- °° 511. Checkmate tivities, and put together a small theater production you can duplicate Capture the king! Don’t be a pawn in the time-honored game of in your county. Age 11 and up. chess – pastime of kings, queens, and commoners across the globe. °° 247. Songwriting Learn the basic rules and game strategies, and play lots of chess. Age Even Mozart and the Beatles had critics, but most of us would agree 11 and up. that they wrote some pretty spectacular music. So what is it that sets °° 141. Disc Golf their work apart from the crowd? In this session you’ll analyze the Head out to the Pine Hills Disc Golf Course for a flying-disc game. works of famous musicians throughout history to try to identify just No, this isn’t playing catch with a Frisbee – it’s a sport of precision that; then apply what you’ve discovered to your own songwriting. and accuracy that’s played in about 40 countries around the world. Age 14 and up. Bring a filled water bottle and wear closed-toe athletic shoes. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. PERSONAL LIFE SKILLS °° 512. Ice Skating DEVELOPMENT Learn more about recreational ice skating in this skates-on session. Tour an area sports complex and learn about sports management 1ST-HALF careers. For people of all ice skating skill levels. Remember to bring socks to wear with your skates (required) and lightweight gloves ° ° 138. Community Service & You (optional). Fee of $15 includes skate rental and is payable through Putting your life skills to work can be lots of fun! You’ll develop and your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. use decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and teamwork skills in a community service project that’s part of °° 513. In-Line Skating this hands-on session. Age 11 and up. Go fast and far! See MSU on wheels through the fast-paced sport of in-line skating (Rollerblading). No beginners, and you must be ° ° 139. Getting Started in Michigan 4-H Awards able to skate three to five miles each day for this session. Bring your This session is your road map to the 4-H State Awards Program. A own equipment (skates, socks, helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist 4-H State Award is the highest honor a Michigan 4-H’er can receive. supports, and a refillable water bottle) or you can use equipment Learn how to prepare your State 4-H Award application, practice your provided by the session instructor. Fee of $10 is payable through interview skills, and attend this year’s State 4-H Awards Recognition your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. event to cheer on your friends. You’ll be well prepared to ace any application or interview in your future! Age 11 and up. °° 142. It’s All Fun & Games Are your 4-H meetings all work and no play? Learn quick and engaging ° ° 140. Crafting Character activities to make your next meeting both fun and functional. Find Would your best friend, teacher or classmate describe you as ways to involve everyone from the shy new member to the enthu- someone with good character? What does that mean? Learn the five siastic older teen. This session is ideal for adult volunteer or teen pillars of character and how you can apply them as a person, student, leaders, chaperones, and 4-H club or group officers. Age 15 and up. professional, citizen or in any role you play. Ages 11 and up. °° 143. Junior Quidditch 2ND-HALF “You’re a wizard, Sparty!” The worlds of Harry Potter and 4-H will °° 248. Duct Tape Your Way to Life Skills collide when you join MSU Quidditch Club members on the pitch and This session will be hands-on fun from the minute you walk through play a full-sided game of quidditch, complete with a snitch! Muggle the door. You’ll use duct tape to create a variety of things, all while quidditch is already a club sport at more than 200 U.S. colleges and honing your creativity, teamwork, communication, decision-making, universities, and the game even has its own Collegiate World Cup. and problem-solving skills. Fee of $5 is payable through your local Ages 11 to 13 only. MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. °° 144. Line Dancing Learn the latest in line dancing! This beginner’s class is a fun way to RECREATIONAL SPORTS learn skills you can teach to others. Sign up for a great time dancin’ to a variety of upbeat and fun tunes! Bring a filled water bottle and Many of the sessions in this section involve physical activity and are wear tennis or comfortable shoes. Age 11 and up. held outdoors or in a hot gymnasium. We strongly recommend that ° you bring a filled water bottle to each meeting of the sessions in ° 514. Pickle-ball this section. Also, if the sessions are held outdoors, remember to Learn to play Pickle-ball, a fun game with a silly name that has nothing bring sunscreen and wear suitable clothing (including footwear to do with pickles. Pickle-ball players hit a lightweight, perforated and socks). plastic ball across the lower-than-usual net of a badminton court with wood or composite paddles. Beginners can have fun learning the 1ST-HALF game, while experienced players can enjoy a fast-paced, competitive version. Tennis or court shoes required. Age 11 and up. °° 510. Basketball Skills for Fun & Recreation Dribble, shoot, pass, and run, run, run! Whether you’re playing 3-on-3, 4-on-4, or on a full 5-person team, you’ll play ball. This session will PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . focus on recreational, not competitive, play. Bring a filled water bottle It was so fun! I want to do this again. and wear court shoes. Age 11 and up. –Shiawassee County

13 °° 515. Run for Your Life °° 252. Senior Quidditch Why should you run? For health, for fun, for you! Learn about the “You’re a wizard, Sparty!” The worlds of Harry Potter and 4-H will basics and benefits of running. Diet, proper breathing, running form, collide when you join MSU Quidditch Club members on the pitch and and more will be covered. Instructors will develop an individualized play a full-sided game of quidditch, complete with a snitch! Muggle training and workout schedule to help you achieve your running goals. quidditch is already a club sport at more than 200 U.S. colleges and Wear comfortable running clothes and shoes, and bring a filled water universities, and the game even has its own Collegiate World Cup. bottle and a towel. Age 11 and up. Ages 14 to 19 only. °° 145. Senior Slow-Pitch Softball °° 616. Volleyball for Fun & Recreation Swing through 4-H Exploration Days – enjoy the All-American sport Same description as first-half session 516. of softball. Learn softball rules and strategies, and experience the thrill of swinging the bat and running the bases. Tour a local baseball park. FULL More experienced participants will be encouraged to help beginners °° 309. Paddle Boarding learn the sport they’ve come to love. Remember to bring your softball Experience stand up paddle boarding (SUP), the fastest growing glove, sunscreen, and a filled water bottle! Age 14 and up. water sport in America. SUP is a recreational sport that can be done °° 516. Volleyball for Fun & Recreation on rivers, lakes, oceans – almost any body of water. Not only is SUP Learn basic volleyball techniques, improve your skills and strate- a fun and exciting way to get on the water, it’s also great exercise. gies, and focus on teamwork in this noncompetitive, fun session. This hands-on session includes basic instruction and equipment Dress comfortably. Court or tennis shoes and a filled water bottle provided by the MSU Sailing Center on Lake Lansing. You must be are required. Age 11 and up. able to swim. Fee of $30 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 13 and up. 2ND-HALF °° 310. Sailing °° 249. Basic Bike Maintenance Experience the exciting world of sailing, a recreational activity and Learn the basics of bike maintenance from the experienced staff of competitive sport you can enjoy for a lifetime. This hands-on session the MSU Bikes Service Center. They’ll have you fixing your own includes some basic sailing instruction in MSU sailboats at the MSU bike, riding safely, and saving lots of money. Learn how to change a Sailing Center on Lake Lansing. You must be able to swim. Fee of $30 flat tube and tire, make emergency road repairs, lube your bike, make is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 13 and up. basic shift and brake adjustments, and do minor wheel truing. You may bring your own bike or one will be provided for you to work on. SCIENCE, ENGINEERING °° 610. Basketball Skills for Fun & Recreation & TECHNOLOGY Same description as first-half session 510. °° 611. Checkmate 1ST-HALF Same description as first-half session 511. °° 146. Basic Web Page Design °° 250. Fitness Movements Introduce yourself to web page design. Learn to make a basic web Discover a variety of exciting fitness programs that offer workout page, import and use pictures, create links, and much more. You’ll options for beginners to exercise fanatics. Be prepared to sweat as make your own basic web page and learn how to publish it. Age 11 you sample them all in this session. Bring a filled water bottle and and up. wear workout clothes. Age 11 and up. °° 517. Beginning Model Rocketry °° 612. Ice Skating Build and launch your own model rocket while engaging in hands-on Same description as first-half session 512. activities and fun demonstrations. You’ll also look at how the Interna- tional Space Station and satellites communicate with ground-based °° 613. In-Line Skating Same description as first-half session 513. stations. Some advanced activities will also be available. You’ll receive a rocket and two engines to launch. Fee of $10 is payable through your °° 251. Junior Slow-Pitch Softball local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. Swing through 4-H Exploration Days – enjoy the All-American sport ° of softball. Learn softball rules and strategies, and experience the thrill ° 518. Digital Nature Photography of swinging the bat and running the bases. Tour a local baseball park. Use your digital camera to take awesome nature photos of the gardens More experienced participants will be encouraged to help beginners and scenery on campus. You’ll choose your best photos to upload to learn the sport they’ve come to love. Remember to bring your softball the web and to print. Bring a digital camera and a memory card that glove, sunscreen, and a filled water bottle! Ages 11 to 13 only. fits your camera. Age 11 and up. ° °° 614. Pickle-ball ° 147. Engineering Super Girls Same description as first-half session 514. Are you creative? Do you enjoy solving problems? Like inventing new things? Engineers – women and men – are changing the world °° 615. Run for Your Life through innovative design and research. Explore hands-on mechani- Same description as first-half session 515. cal, electrical, and environmental engineering activities guided by faculty from the MSU College of Engineering. Learn how you can build engineering super powers and aim for a great career! Age 11 and up.

14 °° 519. Explore the Universe With Astronomy FULL Use a world-class telescope to take pictures of the sky and learn about stars, galaxies, and planets. Age 11 and up. °° 311. Small Engines Learn more about small engines in this hands-on session. You’ll work °° 148. Junk Drawer Robotics on an engine, explore how small engines function, and focus on the What can you build with ordinary household junk? Learn about the theory and practice of small engine maintenance and repair. This is engineering design process and how to use common materials to a great session for everyone who likes mechanics. You’ll receive a list make your own robot! Put your knowledge and skills to the test in of basic tools to bring before the event. Ages 11 to 13 only. this hands-on session by building simple robots such as catapults and clipmobiles (vehicles made from paper clips, craft sticks, clamps, drinking straws, rubber bands, and other objects). Age 11 and up. SHOOTING SPORTS °° 149. LittleBits: The Ultimate Invention Toolbox 1ST-HALF LittleBits will help you explore the worlds of coding, electronic °° 150. Gobble Heads music, smart devices, and more. In this session you may invent an Gobble up tips on hunting the elusive wild turkey. Learn to deploy automatic bubble-blowing device, a wireless doorbell, a remote con- turkey decoys, to site and build hunting blinds, and to call turkeys trol racecar, or a bumper ball game. Turn any object into an Internet- to you. You’ll also discover how turkeys feed, roost, court, and more. connected device or automate your curtains to open at sunrise. What You must have completed a hunter safety course and hunted during would you like to create? Age 11 and up. the 2016–2017 season to enroll in this session. Bring your own turkey 2ND-HALF call. Age 11 and up. °° 617. Beginning Model Rocketry °° 520. Introduction to Archery Same description as first-half session 517. Hit the bull’s-eye with this introduction to archery basics. Learn tips to help you get started in the fun sport of archery! This session may ° ° 618. Digital Nature Photography include opportunities to shoot at the MSU Demmer Shooting Sports, Same description as first-half session 518. Education, and Training Center. Age 11 and up. ° ° 253. Drone Discovery °° 521. Quack & Honk Become a 4-H engineer and explore how drone engineering and Learn waterfowl-hunting basics for advanced duck and geese hunt- remote sensing are used to solve real-world problems. To succeed ers, including preseason scouting, and decoy and blind placements. in this challenge, you’ll need to think like an engineer as you design, You’ll also learn some useful survival skills for spending a day out in build, and test drones. What kind of engineer do you think you’ll the blind! Age 11 and up. need to be to master drone technology? Age 11 and up. °° 522. Shotgun Shooting Trap ° ° 619. Explore the Universe With Astronomy Learn to safely handle a shotgun and practice your shooting skills on Same description as first-half session 519. sporting clays at one of the state’s premier shooting facilities. Fee of °° 254. Geocaching Fun $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 12 and up. Find out what geocaching is all about and explore geocache sites on campus. Learn how to create your own geocache and have fun navi- 2ND-HALF gating using GPS (Global Positioning System) devices. Age 11 and up. °° 620. Introduction to Archery °° 255. Getting to the STEM & Root of Root Beer Same description as first-half session 520. In this delicious session, you’ll explore the microbiology and chem- °° 621. Quack & Honk istry of brewing root beer. Make root beer, learn about fermentation, Same description as first-half session 521. learn about states of matter, and enjoy root beer floats. Learn about °° 622. Shotgun Shooting Trap the science behind aerobic and anaerobic fermentation and cellular Same description as first-half session 522. respiration, which are used to make our root beer! Age 11 and up. °° 256. Photoshop Basics VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS Learn the basics of using Adobe Photoshop to modify digital pho- tos. You’ll learn to lighten photos, eliminate red-eye, move pieces of 1ST-HALF pictures, and use other fun digital retouching techniques on your digital photos. Age 11 and up. °° 523. 4-H Life Skills & Painting Enjoy and learn about the science of painting, painting techniques, °° 257. Putting Infrared Radiation to Good Use and how to apply life skills to painting projects. This colorful life- Discover the infrared radiation that you can’t see, even though it’s all skill learning and painting project can easily be adapted to use with around you. Learn the basic principles and properties of the infrared 4-H club or group activities. Age 11 and up. world. Explore the shortest wave length in the light spectrum and use it with the latest technology in thermography. You’ll play a game °° 151. Advanced Country Waste Basket of infrared hide-and-seek using the techniques firefighters, police Apply your basketry skills in a whole new way by learning to make a officers, and military personnel employ. Age 11 and up. beautiful country wastebasket with a variety of embellishments. You must have taken a previous basketry session or have the equivalent experience. Fee of $7 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 14 and up.

15 °° 524. Beginning Drawing 2ND-HALF Experiment with graphite and colored pencils to create realistic drawings. Discover how the principles of drawing (including design, °° 623. 4-H Life Skills & Painting composition, shading, perspective, and color) come together to create Same description as first-half session 523. memorable art. Explore nature, portrait, and still life drawing. This °° 258. Art at the Museum session is for beginning drawers only. Age 11 and up. Spend your days at MSU’s Eli Broad Art Museum actively learning °° 525. Beginning Leathercraft about the museum and its contemporary art, art- and museum-related Use your creativity, leather-tooling stamps, and a swivel knife to careers, and the creative process. This session is for anyone who likes decorate two 5-inch by 7-inch pieces of tooling leather. Learn to art and wants to learn more about the art world. Ages 14 to 19 only. prepare leather for tooling, use leather dyes, and finish your work. °° 259. Beginning Basketry: A Small Useful Basket Using simple stitching, you can turn your leather into many useful Learn the very basics of basket weaving, including recognizing the items, from notebooks to ornaments. No previous experience needed. right and wrong side of the reed and twining, and make your own Fee of $10 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age round-bottomed muffin basket to take home. These baskets are a 11 and up. simple design without handles or complicated patterns, which means °° 152. Beginning Miniature Model Painting they’re perfect for new basket weavers! Once you learn the basics, you This is an introduction to miniature model assembly, painting, can make many different baskets following simple instructions. Fee of scenery building, and tabletop war-gaming. You’ll learn the basics $7 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. of assembling and painting small scale (28 mm) models and take °° 624. Beginning Drawing home your painted model. Fee of $5 is payable through your local Same description as first-half session 524. MSU Extension office. °° 625. Beginning Leathercraft °° 153. Fun With Floral Design Same description as first-half session 525. Have fun learning about flowers and use your creativity in designing °° 260. Cards for All Celebrations flower arrangements like the pros. Learn a few tips and tricks to make You’ll learn a variety of techniques to create greeting cards for all your flowers extraordinary. Fee of $15 is payable through your local of the celebrations in your life. You’ll make shaker cards, 3-D cards, MSU Extension office. Ages 11 and up. and traditional stamped cards. Just bring your creativity. Fee of $7 °° 154. Holiday Ornaments From Around the World is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. Make a variety of ornaments, such as a Polish star, a German star, °° 261. Fairy Gardens and one or two others, using fabric, paper, and sequins. Bring fabric Build your own fairy garden to take home. Plant a fairy garden and scissors or pinking shears. Age 11 and up. decorate it with fences, paths, benches, a gazing ball, and other fun °° 155. Hot Glass Jewelry Making fairy furnishings. Discover how to make these tiny treasures from Learn to cut, lay out, and fuse glass while making one or two pendants. things found in nature. Learn how to care for and build furnishings You’ll also take a field trip to Delphi Glass in Lansing to learn about to change your garden with the seasons so you can enjoy it all year. flame working and make glass beads. You’ll keep what you make Fee of $10 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age during the session, though some items may have to be shipped to 11 and up. you. Fee of $30 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. °° 262. Seed Art Age 13 and up. Learn to make pictures out of seeds such as rice, corn, soybeans, dried °° 156. Iris Paper Folding peas, and chi. Patterns will be provided or you can bring your own Iris paper folding is a fun way to make beautiful greeting cards or pattern for an 8-inch by 10-inch picture. Age 11 and up. wall hangings that has nothing to do with origami or iris flowers. The °° 626. Tin Punching craft, involving layering strips of paper to create amazing designs, has Same description as first-half session 526. endless possibilities. This is a fun craft for you to take back to your 4-H club or group. Bring scissors. Age 13 and up. FULL °° 526. Tin Punching °° 312. Ancient Art of Quilling Tin punching is a type of metal work that has been used around the Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling and shaping world for centuries to decorate masks, picture and mirror frames, narrow strips of paper into exquisite creations. Projects can range candle holders, and for other forms of relief crafts. (A relief is a design from simple gift tags and cards to pictures, jewelry, 3-D models, and that is raised from a background material.) You’ll learn tin punching box decorations. Age 13 and up. techniques and how to decorate your craft piece with paint and °° 313. Print My Ride objects such as buttons, shells, and glitter. Age 11 and up. Speed, distance, and design quality are the goals of this exciting ses- °° 157. Wood Yard Decorations & Birdhouses sion! You’ll gain a basic understanding of computer-aided design and Create your own yard decoration and birdhouse. You’ll use basic 3-D printing through designing a vehicle. Bring your creativity and woodworking skills and tools to make and assemble two items: one get some hands-on experience with a 3-D printer! Fee of $5 is payable to add interest to your yard or garden and one to provide a nesting through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up. box for songbirds. Fee of $5 is payable through your local MSU Extension office. Age 11 and up.

16 STATE 4-H AWARDS PROGRAM

(If you are not a State 4-H Awards delegate, you can skip the Award Recognition Areas rest of this page!) °° 900. Beef Science The State 4-H Awards selection process began with 4-H’ers submit- °° 901. Biological Science ting an application and essay to their local MSU Extension office by °° 902. Birds and Poultry Science February 1, 2018. Applicants will be notified by March 10 if they have °° 903. Civic Engagement been selected as delegates for the State 4-H Awards Program. which °° 904. Communications and Expressive Arts runs as part of the first two days of 4-H Exploration Days (June 20 °° 905. Companion Animal Science and 21). Delegates must register for 4-H Exploration Days following °° 906. Consumer and Family Science the instructions on this page. °° 907. Dairy Science Delegates must fully participate in both days of the State 4-H Awards °° 908. Environmental and Earth Science Program. Absence from any part of the two days makes a delegate °° 909. Equine Science ineligible to be a state winner. °° 910. Goat Science All State 4-H Award delegates will attend the 4-H Awards Assembly °° 911. Healthy Lifestyles on June 20. After the assembly, senior division and group award °° 912. Leadership and Personal Development delegates will participate in interviews. Junior division delegates °° 913. Plant Science will participate in the junior leadership program. °° 914. Rabbit and Cavy Science State 4-H Award winners will be announced at the State 4-H Awards °° 915. Sheep Science Recognition Program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, at °° 916. Swine Science MSU’s Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center. The program °° 917. Technology and Engineering is open to State 4-H Award delegates and ticket holders only. Each °° 918. Group Award State 4-H Award delegate will be allowed to purchase $5 tickets During the State 4-H Awards Program, you will: for up to two invited guests. Delegates will receive directions for ordering tickets in May. »»Have opportunities for personal and leadership growth. »»Develop communication, networking, and interviewing skills. For more information about the State 4-H Awards Program, including »Interact with other award delegates, sponsors, and industry how to participate in the program, visit: http://bit.ly/2gPaLoU. » leaders. If you are an awards delegate, you must register for the State »»Be recognized for your growth and accomplishments. 4-H Awards Program and the second half of 4-H Exploration »Participate in live interviews (senior division delegates and group Days by completing the Registration Form on page 22 and the » award delegates). Authorization Form on page 23. Be sure to sign up for the three- digit award recognition area for which you’ve been selected as your »»Participate in an elite leadership development program (junior first-half session. The list of individual and team award categories division delegates). follows. Remember to sign up for a second-half 4-H Exploration Days session for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, too. Schedule The State 4-H Awards Program schedule is slightly different from the Wednesday and Thursday schedule for 4-H Exploration Days participants. You’ll receive a copy of the State 4-H Awards Program Schedule during the State 4-H Awards Assembly. COVE DIS R.

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17 ADULT OPPORTUNITIES & ROLES AT 4-H EXPLORATION DAYS

4-H Exploration Days is a youth development conference. Adults their assigned residence halls when they arrive at the event to receive should attend the event to provide for the physical and emotional additional information. safety and well-being of the youth participants and to help create a For more information please visit the CCA Responsibilities Section rich learning experience for them. Each adult who attends the event of the 4-H Exploration Days website at http://bit.ly/2k76oYO. is needed to serve as a session host, activity host, instructor, session helper, or county conference assistant (CCA), in addition to the role he or she plays as a staff member or volunteer chaperone for a county Host Roles (Session & Activity Hosts) delegation. The only exceptions to this are bus drivers and adults Chaperones and field staff who do not serve as CCAs, instructors, or with disabilities that prevent them from taking on one of these sup- helpers should mark the session host or activity host roles they prefer port roles. These adults should be the only ones registered as “Other on the adult-use-only section of the Registration Form. Session and Adults” on the Registration Form. Adults are expected to abide by activity hosts provide extra support by taking attendance, answering the 4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct, the event rules, and all other questions, and helping as needed. If each of the nearly 400 adults who university regulations in order to attend 4-H Exploration Days. You attend this event each year takes on just one of these support roles, must read and complete Sections 1 and 4 of the Authorization Form there will be more than enough people to fill every assignment. Your and submit it with your Registration Form to participate in the event. support and cooperation are deeply appreciated! Activity Hosts – Some of the activities for which hosts are needed CCA Role & Training Information (such as overseeing shuttle bus traffic) happen each day and in each Each county must have one male and one female CCA to oversee the time frame. Others (such as overseeing ice skating attendance and county delegation. Multicounty supervision is encouraged for coun- verifying the count) happen on a single day and in a single time frame. ties bringing fewer than 10 delegates of either sex. CCAs receive free On the adult host section at the end of the Registration Form, you meals and lodging during the conference. They are not required to can rank your preferred times and activities. arrive early, but may choose to do so. Session Hosts – Each session will have an adult session host. When- CCAs serve as a communication link between 4-H Exploration Days ever possible the host will be an adult participant already registered General Headquarters staff and all members of the county delegation. for that session. Sessions without adult participants will be given an They work closely with the assigned residence hall’s Head Confer- at-large session host (that is, an adult who is not already an assigned ence Assistants (HCAs). CCAs also serve as go-to people for all session participant, but who is willing to be a session host). chaperones, share information, provide assistance as needed, and Host assignments will be made at the end of the registration process coordinate the activities of the county delegation. based on the activities for which adults have volunteered. Adults who Online training will occur before 4-H Exploration Days to prepare did not submit host choices and are not serving as CCAs, instructors, CCAs to fill their roles effectively. The training will include brief or helpers will be assigned to roles not requested by others. Host online movies, interactive quizzes, and a recorded online webinar. assignments will then be confirmed in late May directly with those E-mail and a hard-copy mailing will be sent to CCAs in late May with assigned. Each local MSU Extension office will also receive a information about their responsibilities and links and directions to summary of the host assignments for all of its adults. online training sites. CCAs will also touch base with the HCAs in

PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . DID YOU KNOW It has taught me to not be afraid to branch out on In 2017, 4-H Exploration Days participants reported that my own. they had developed the following life skills from attending –Barry County the event:

Attending 4-H Exploration Days has taught me to »»91% Managing their time manage my time, plan ahead, socialize with other »»90% Following through and completing tasks

people, and not be afraid to try new things. »»90% Adapting to new living arrangements –Dickinson County »»91% Accepting people who are different from them It was EXTREMELY fun! »»91% Making decisions and choices –Genesee County »»90% Being independent »»88% Socializing and making new friends 4-H Exploration Days evaluation data, August 2017

18 Recreational Opportunities

Choose from a variety of attractions to visit on the beautiful MSU campus during late afternoon and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. Details will be provided in the 4-H Exploration Days Activity Guide you’ll receive at the event. The possibilities include: »»Abrams Planetarium Take in a narrated sky show to learn about the stars and planets.

»»Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum This world-class museum provides innovative educational and creative art, including interactive exhibits to help visitors learn about the contemporary art on exhibit.

»»4-H Children’s Garden Experience the many themed gardens within the world-famous 4-H Children’s Garden.

»»MSU Animal Teaching and Research Centers Tour Travel by bus to visit the MSU dairy, horse, or beef facilities.

»»MSU Bikes Rent a bike while on campus to see more and get around faster! Have problems with your own bike while here? Fast repair services available.

»»MSU Dairy Store See where MSU makes its very own ice cream and cheese, and consider buying a yummy snack while you’re there.

»»MSU Museum Explore the animals, cultures, crafts, and much more on display at MSU’s very own museum.

»»National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory Tour one of the world’s top nuclear research facilities, where particles are smashed at up to half the speed of light, to learn how stars made the nuclei in your body.

»»Swimming Swim with others from your county delegation in MSU’s Olympic-sized outdoor pool.

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19 MICHIGAN 4-H YOUTH CODE OF CONDUCT & 4-H EXPLORATION DAYS RULES

This section outlines the Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct and the 4-H Exploration Days Rules. (There is a slightly different ver- 4-H Exploration Days Event Rules sion of the Code of Conduct for 4-H volunteers.) All participants, Participants at 4-H Exploration Days are expected to abide by the volunteers, and staff members are expected to abide by the code of event-specific rules that follow. conduct, the event rules, and all other university regulations in order to attend 4-H Exploration Days. You must read, sign, and submit the General Rules Authorization Form with your Registration Form before you will be »»Wear your name badge visibly at all times (except when swim- allowed to participate in the event. ming or sleeping). If signed copies of your Michigan 4-H Code of Conduct, Media »»Actively participate in program sessions and a variety of afternoon Release, and Medical Authorization Forms already exist within and evening activities. 4HOnline, or if paper copies are on file at your local MSU Extension »»Treat all areas of the facility and grounds with respect and pick up office for this program year, you don’t need to complete another set. after yourself. Repair costs for damage incurred to property will Check the appropriate box in section 4 of the Authorization Form to be billed to those responsible. Theft and vandalism are strictly indicate the forms are on file. Those signed forms will then be made prohibited. available to the appropriate staff. »»Remember that you are responsible for your own belongings. Leave your valuables (such as expensive clothing, jewelry, and electronic Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct devices) at home. We recommend labeling your belongings with Participation in Michigan 4-H programs is subject to the observance your name. If you lose anything, check with the Lost and Found of the program rules. Any participant who knowingly violates this station at each residence hall 4-H Information Center. 4-H Youth code of conduct is subject to discipline, up to and including removal Development is not responsible for any lost or missing items. You from the activity he or she is participating in (at his or her own will be charged a fee if you lose your room key or access card. expense) or from the entire county 4-H program. Determination »»Abstain from inappropriate sexual behavior including sexual of disciplinary action shall be done with input from the volunteers harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or intimate physical or and staff overseeing the program or activity. Final decisions about sexual contact. discipline will be made by the MSU Extension staff. Michigan 4-H »»Do not use cameras and other digital recording devices in locker members will: rooms, restrooms, showers, and other areas where privacy is »»Show respect for, and cooperate with, other members, volunteers, expected. and staff. »»Do not leave the program grounds except for field trips arranged »»Follow 4-H policies and procedures when participating in any as part of the program under the supervision of event staff. 4-H–sponsored event. »»Do not gamble for money or for any other items or behaviors. »»Under no circumstances, commit or threaten violence toward any »»Refrain from yelling out of windows, removing window screens individual, group, or the program. and leaning out of windows, or sitting on window ledges. Close »»Under no circumstances, possess, sell, or consume alcohol, to- your blinds when dressing and after dark. bacco, or any controlled substances at an MSU Extension 4-H »»Refrain from running in residence halls and classroom hallways. youth activity or event. »»Use of roller skates, in-line skates (such as Rollerblades), and »»Under no circumstances, attend or participate in an MSU Exten- scooters is restricted to sidewalks. Users of these devices may not sion 4-H youth activity or event under the influence of alcohol use bike paths, parking ramps, buildings, gardens, or any other and/or controlled substances (including tobacco and electronic posted area, or go on any roadway except while crossing a street cigarettes). within a crosswalk. »»Under no circumstances, bring dangerous or unauthorized materi- »»Dress appropriately for the program schedule. Unacceptable attire als (such as fireworks, explosives, weapons, or similar items) to includes clothing that: an MSU Extension 4-H youth activity or event. −− Exposes undergarments or excessively exposes the body (such »»Abstain from hazing, harassing, or bullying another participant, as cropped, low-cut, or extremely tight shirts, tube tops, short- volunteer, or staff member (either in face-to-face interactions, shorts, or excessively baggy or extreme low-rise pants). through social media, or using other communication avenues), −− Conveys a violent, offensive, or obscene message or image. particularly when the behavior is based on a person’s appearance, −− Promotes use of an illegal substance. race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, »»Wear shirts and shoes in eating areas. Wear swimsuits only for height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, mari- swimming and not as regular clothing. If wearing your swimsuit tal status, family status, veteran status, or other protected category to and from the pool, cover it with an over-garment or cover-up. under the University’s Anti-Discrimination Policy. »»Not cheat or falsely represent efforts related to 4-H project activities.

20 Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct & 4-H Exploration Days Rules, continued

Housing Policies & Regulations Consequences for Misbehavior The policies and regulations listed in this section cover curfews, visitors, and housing assignments. The housing assignment policy Youth Participants conforms with the Michigan 4-H Youth Development Youth-Adult If you misbehave seriously enough during 4-H Exploration Days that Overnight Housing Policy, which is online at http://bit.ly/2iNXdaL. your parents or guardians need to be involved, they will be contacted Curfew either by you – while under the supervision of the event program You must be in your residence hall by 11 p.m. and in your assigned staff – or directly by the program staff. Your parents or guardian will room by 11:15 p.m. Quiet time starts at midnight. Room checks will be informed of what has happened and what the follow-up action occur each night at 11:15 p.m. to ensure that you’re in your room. If you will be. The possible consequences include that you are: want to go to sleep before 11 p.m., let your chaperone know so that »»Given a second chance, with a clear understanding of the behavior you can be checked in before the official room check time. expected from you. You must keep your assigned room once assignments have been made »»Dismissed immediately from the event at your parent or guard- and keys and conference cards issued. Unapproved changes make ian’s expense. it difficult to contact you in emergencies and at room check time. »»Prohibited from participating in other MSU programs. Visitors »»Turned over to the appropriate law enforcement authority. Event Participants of the Opposite Gender – Housing areas are If you are dismissed early from 4-H Exploration Days, your parent designated either “females only” or “males only.” Participants are or guardian is expected to arrange for timely pick up and to incur not allowed in the opposite housing areas. The only exception is if any related expenses. During the time between when your parent your county’s meeting that is scheduled for shortly after check-in or guardian is notified and he or she arrives on campus with proper on Wednesday has to be held in a study lounge on a housing floor. If identification, you will be separated from the program activities and this applies to your county, a chaperone will gather participants of remain under staff supervision. In extreme circumstances, you may the opposite gender in the residence hall lobby and escort them to be turned over to local authorities during the wait time before pick and from the housing floor study lounge. up occurs. Guests Who Aren’t Event Participants – You may not have visitors during 4-H Exploration Days who are not associated with the event. Adult Participants Disciplinary action can range from a discussion and verbal warning Housing Assignments to immediate dismissal from the event. If inappropriate behavior Roommate assignments are made at the county level in early June, continues after behavior expectations have been reviewed with the usually at the pre-event county orientation meeting. Let your county adult participant and a warning has been issued, the adult will be staff know if there’s a specific person from your county you’d like to asked to leave the event immediately at his or her own expense and room with. ( Requests to room with someone from another Note: arrangement. The offending adult may also be prohibited from being county cannot be honored. All participants – youth and adult – must involved with other MSU programs. If a law violation is involved, be housed with the county delegation that submitted their registra- the adult will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement tion and payment.) authority. Males and females are housed separately, and in general, youth The program coordinator will work with other staff as needed to find participants will be housed with other youth participants and adult a replacement for the offending adult in his or her role at the event participants with other adult participants. (such as an instructor or chaperone). Any youth aged 18, 19, or 20 at the time of the event must not be housed with or share bathrooms with younger, unrelated youth unless he or she has completed a background check, which includes a reference check and a criminal history check. Local MSU Extension staff are responsible for ensuring that this background check is completed DID YOU KNOW before the event. 4-H Explorations Days participant survey results for 2017 An adult chaperone may share a room with unrelated youth partici- showed that the program increased their interested in and pants only if at least two minors are assigned to the room. No child readiness for college in the following ways: who is unrelated to an adult chaperone will share a room alone with »»91% plan to attend college. an adult. Each chaperone will have been through the MSU Exten- sion Volunteer Selection Process and completed a background check »»84% said the program better prepared them for before the event. college. A parent or guardian should review and sign the Overnight Housing »»84% said the program made them excited to go to Permission Form (see section 3 of the Authorization Form). If the college. form is not signed, the youth participant will be assigned to a room 4-H Exploration Days evaluation data, August 2017 only with other youth under age 18.

21 .4-H EXPLORATION DAYS REGISTRATION FORM

Parental approval is required for youth under age 18 to YOUTH ONLY: participate in 4-H Exploration Days activities. 4-H age on 01/01/2018: Age on 06/20/2018: This form, along with the Authorization Form and deposit, must be completed and returned to your local MSU Extension office before High school graduation year: anyone – youth or adult – can participate in the event. (See Costs Name of high school you attend or will attend: section on page 3.)The registration deadline may vary from county to county (it’s typically the end of April), but don’t wait – some sessions fill quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. Please type School city: or print clearly. 4‑H club or group REGISTRATION CHOICES (check one): o 4‑H Exploration Days participant only Full legal name o Both 4-H Exploration Days and State 4-H Awards Program (Last) (First) (Middle) participant Street City State PAYMENT Send deposit and registration forms to your MSU Extension office. ZIP Phone ( ) Make your check or money order payable to MSU with participant E-mail address: name and county on memo line. For amount due, see page 3. County Sex: o Male o Female SESSION SIGN-UP Number of times you’ve attended this event before: Some sessions fill quickly so sign up early! Reservations are made on STATUS (Must check one): a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to select eight choices. See page 5 for more information on how to complete this section. You may o Youth – Not a 4‑H member o Field staff take one full session or two half sessions. State 4-H Awards Program o Youth – 4‑H member, o Other adult (Only for bus delegates will sign up for the Assembly as their first-half session Number of years: drivers needing housing or adults and are not eligible for full sessions. See the following samples. List o Chaperone (aged 21 & up) with disabilities that prevent them session numbers (not titles). from taking chaperone roles.) KEY: 1st-Half: #100 to #157 and #500 to #526 Please check all that apply: 2nd-Half: #200 to #262 and #600 to #626 o County conference assistant Full: #300 to #313 Awards Assembly: #900 to #918 o Instructor* — session # o Helper* — session # SAMPLE REGISTRATIONS: *Selected through staff and committees with statewide 4‑H responsibilities. Choice 1st-Half AND 2nd-Half OR Full Session o Disability — wheelchair user 4‑H Exploration Days Participant: 1st Choice 112 620 o Disability — physical/non-wheelchair user (please indicate): 2nd Choice 309 1st-Half AND 2nd-Half OR Full Session o Disability — learning or functional (please indicate): Choice State 4‑H Awards Program Delegate: o Special dietary needs (please indicate): 1st Choice 907 223 NA 2nd Choice 907 613 NA YOUR SELECTIONS: ADULT T-SHIRT SIZE (must check one): o Small o X-Large  XXX-Large ($5 fee Choice 1st-Half AND 2nd-Half OR Full Session o Medium o XX-Large payable through your 1st Choice local MSU Extension o Large office) 2nd Choice 3rd Choice RESIDENCE DESCRIPTION: 4th Choice o Urban o Rural, but not on a farm 5th Choice o Suburban o Farm 6th Choice RACIAL-ETHNIC CATEGORY (Optional): Select the category that best describes you: 7th Choice o White o Asian/Pacific Islander 8th Choice o Black  Multiracial, please FOR LOCAL MSU EXTENSION OFFICE USE ONLY: o Hispanic/Latino (All races) indicate Date / / Amount $ o American Indian/Alaskan Receipt # Native Adults: Continue to page 24 for host sign up. 22 AUTHORIZATION FORM

A parent or guardian of a youth participant must sign SECTION 3 – 4-H OVERNIGHT HOUSING PERMISSION FORM sections 1 through 3. Youth participants must sign I understand that my child may be sharing lodging with an section 1 and complete section 4. Adult participants unrelated adult (21 or older) who has been through the MSU must sign section 1 and complete section 4. Extension Volunteer Selection Process, and with at least one other 4-H EXPLORATION DAYS, JUNE 20–22, 2018 young person. By signing this form I give my permission for my This form (fully signed) is due to your local MSU Extension office child to attend this event under these lodging conditions. with your registration form and fee deposit by April 27, 2018 (may Signature of Parent/Guardian: vary slightly by county). County Date SECTION 1 – EVENT RULES (required for all youth and adult participants) SECTION 4 – 4-H MEDIA AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS I have read and agree to abide by the Michigan 4-H Code of ALL youth and adult participants attending the event must check Conduct and 4-H Exploration Days Rules (see pgs 20 to 21). the appropriate box below to indicate whether they have com- pleted the 4HOnline enrollment process: o Participant’s signature Date Yes, I have completed the 2017–18 4HOnline enrollment process. (ALL youth and adults attending the event must sign.) o No, I have NOT completed the 2017–18 4HOnline enrollment I expect my child to abide by the Michigan 4-H Code of process. (If you answer “no,” you must contact your local Conduct and 4-H Exploration Days Rules. I understand that if Extension 4-H staff to complete the 4HOnline enrollment my child does not do so, I may be asked to pick up my child early. process.)

(Parent or legal guardian’s signature) Date

SECTION 2 – PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT (required for all youth participants) ADULTS: I hereby grant permission for (print participant’s name) Please remember to sign up for host to participate in all educational and social activities of 4-H roles on page Exploration Days 2018 sponsored by Michigan State University 24. Extension’s 4-H Youth Development. I understand that some sessions take field trips and that some ses- sions, campus facility tours, and other recreation activities have special risks. I have read the session descriptions and approve of my child’s session selections. I accept any risks associated with their assigned session(s) and selected recreational activities. I will make a note of any special needs or health concerns on the Personal Data Sheet that is collected at the county pre-event orientation meeting or at another time designated by the county. Name of Parent/Guardian or of participant aged 18 and up (please print):

Signature Date

23 4-H EXPLORATION DAYS HOST REGISTRATION CHOICES

Adults who attend 4-H Exploration Days must serve as either a activity host slots, think about which day and time you would pre- session host or an activity host if they are not serving as CCAs, fer to host, then choose your preferred activities. (You may wish to session instructors, or session helpers. (Many CCAs, instructors, coordinate this with other adults from your county so that you don’t and helpers also double as session or activity hosts!) If each of the all choose the same days and times.) nearly 400 adults who attend this event each year takes on just one You’ll receive detailed information about your assigned host role in of these support roles, there will be more than enough people to fill early June. There will also be a host orientation at the beginning of every assignment. For more information on adult roles at this event, 4-H Exploration Days. please see the “Adult Opportunities and Roles at 4-H Exploration Days” section on page 18. Please rank at least four choices if you sign up to be an activity host. Some of the activities (such as overseeing shuttle bus traffic) happen PARTICIPANTS SAY . . . each day and in each time frame. Others (such as overseeing atten- The best time you will ever have! dance and verifying the participant count at Abrams Planetarium) –Houghton/Keweenaw Counties happen on a single day and in a single time frame. When choosing

Please indicate your host preferences below. Check all that apply. o Session host o Activity host for your assigned session (you must (Please indicate your preferred time and activity below by ranking your choices, with 1 register for session choices and being the most favorable. Please do not use “6” or “4” to indicate choices. If you don’t receive an assigned session) have a preference, put 1 for all your selections.) at large (for those not assigned session registration choices and Day (Rank 1 to 3): willing to host any session with a Wednesday host vacancy) Thursday Friday

Time frame (Rank 1 to 3): Morning Afternoon Evening

Activity (please rank at least four choices): Ride shuttle bus to discourage pleasure riding (to continually make room for new riders). Oversee a residence hall shuttle bus stop (to help participants find destinations). Help with field trip bus loading before sessions. Host an MSU facility presentation or tour (not give the tour but attend, greet the guide, and keep the group together). Host Abrams Planetarium attendance and verify count. Oversee IM East activities and facilitate indoor and outdoor pick-up games. Oversee MSU Union activities. Oversee swim shuttle bus stop. Oversee ice skating attendance and verify count. Help participants find the rooms in which their sessions are being held in harder-to-navigate buildings such as the intramural (IM) buildings. Willing to help wherever needed.

24 2018 4‑H EXPLORATION DAYS SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 7 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Breakfast for Tuesday Early Arrivals 7 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Breakfast 8 a.m.–11 a.m. Check-In 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. State 4-H Awards Recognition 10:15 a.m.–Noon County Meetings (counties will be Program (by invitation only) pre-assigned a 30-minute time & 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. First-Half Sessions location) 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Full Sessions 10:45 a.m. –11 a.m. Host Orientation (option 1) 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Full Sessions 11:45 a.m.–Noon Host Orientation (option 2) 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Second-Half Sessions 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. State 4-H Awards Assembly (all 4:45 p.m.–5 p.m. County Meetings or Youth/Chaperone delegates) County Meetings (counties may select 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. First-Half Sessions meeting format & adjust time slightly) 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. State 4-H Awards Interviews (senior 5 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Swimming (designated counties only) & group award delegates) 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Dinner 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. State 4-H Awards Junior Leadership 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Swimming (45 minutes each for Program (junior delegates) designated counties) 1:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Full Sessions 8:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Dance & Other Evening Activities 4:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Youth/Chaperone County Meetings 11 p.m.–11:15 p.m. Youth/Chaperone County Meetings on Assigned Floors (chaperones may on Assigned Floors (chaperones may adjust time slightly) adjust time slightly) 5 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Swimming (designated counties only) 11:15 p.m. Participants in Assigned Rooms 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Dinner Midnight Quiet in Residence Halls 6:15 p.m.–7 p.m. Swimming (designated counties only) 8 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Wharton Center Entertainment FRIDAY, JUNE 22 (ending time is approximate) 6:30 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Check-Out 8 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Other Evening Activities 7 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Breakfast 11 p.m.–11:15 p.m. Youth/Chaperone County Meetings 8:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Full Sessions on Assigned Floors (chaperones may adjust time slightly) 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Second-Half Sessions 11:15 p.m. Participants in Assigned Rooms 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Check-Out Midnight Quiet in Residence Halls 11:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Youth/Chaperone County Meetings on Assigned Floors (chaperones may adjust time slightly) 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Residence Halls Locked

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