Maine 4-H Days is an annual event, sponsored by the Maine 4-H Foundation, with workshops for youth of all ages and is open to all youth, even those who are not currently affiliated with 4-H. There will be an in-person overnight event with group activities on Friday evening and educational workshops on Saturday.
Featured events include:
Touch Tank: Join UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) interns to learn about some of Maine’s common sea creatures! Youth will be able to handle and explore and learn about the captivating marine life that thrive in our waters and the extraordinary sea farms that cultivate the locally produced seafood many of us enjoy.
Public Service Project: Join forces with UMaine Extension Homemakers to make a difference in our community. Together, we can create positive change.
Bicycle Safety: Learn essential tips and tricks to stay safe while cycling. Fun and educational for all ages. A bicycle and helmet safety check will be done along with an instructional ride around the fairgrounds.
Schedule:
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, July 19
Afternoon: Horse and Dairy arrive for ESE animal tracks.
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. — Families arrive and check in
6:30 p.m. — Welcome at the Stage area
7:00-9:00 p.m. — Evening Programs:
Youth Council Dance for ages 12+
Move and Groove Family Movie Night
Saturday, July 20
Horse and Dairy Tracks: All-Day
8:00-9:00 a.m. — Welcome and registration
9:00 -10:30 a.m. — Workshop 1
10:45 a.m.-Noon — Workshop 2
12:00-1:30 p.m. — Lunch Break
1:30-2:30 pm — Homemakers Civic Program
2:45-4:00 p.m. — Workshop 3
4:15-5:30 p.m. — Popcorn and Lemonade/Evaluation/Wrap-Up
To register, click here.
