4-H offers summer fun

Baldwin County, Alabama 4-H is offering several events this summer to help children learn and have fun.

The following is a list of programs being offered this summer. Spaces are limited. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Butterworth at the 4-H office at 251-937-7176 or sfb0010@auburn.edu.

4-H Animal Science Club

All Baldwin County youth ages 9-18 interested in learning about livestock are invited to join the new Baldwin County Animal Science 4-H Club. This fun, hands-on, educational club will meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting on June 22. Sessions will be held on farms throughout the county.

Our primary focus will be learning about cattle and the cattle industry. In 2021, our activities will be completely educational. In 2022, we will add opportunities for livestock judging, quiz bowl and steer and heifer projects to allow members opportunities that fit their interests. For the Baldwin County Steer and Heifer Show, weigh-in will be in March 2022 and the show in September 2022.

There is no charge to join 4-H. Youth do not have to live on a farm or have cattle to participate in this club. Please join us at our first meeting on June 22, 2021 from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Baldwin County Fairgrounds at 19477 Fairground Road in Robertsdale.

4-H Fun Friday: Emoji Cupcake Decorating Day Camp

June 25, 8 a.m. – noon at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, 8300 AL-104, in Fairhope.

Join the 4-H fun learning different techniques for decorating cupcakes with fondant & buttercream icings. Everyone will take home cupcakes & a toolkit for decorating at home. Open to all Baldwin County youth ages 9-14. Cost is $5. Participants must pre-register. Space is limited.

4-H Fun Friday: Archery

July 9, 8 a.m. – noon at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, 8300 AL-104 in Fairhope.

Learn basic archery skills or sharpen your skills with range practice, games and STEM lessons. 4-H will provide everything you need for this camp. Open to all Baldwin County youth ages 9-14. Cost is $5. Participants must pre-register. Space is limited.

Plant and Pollinators Summer Fun Day

July 16, 8 a.m. to noon at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center 8300 State Hwy 104 in Fairhope.

The Baldwin County Master Gardeners and Baldwin County 4-H are excited to announce this fun, interactive event, perfect for ages 8-14. Younger and older ages are welcome. An adult must accompany each family/friend group. Cost is $5 per family.

Participants will be entertained while learning from a local beekeeper, complete a step-by-step canvas bee painting, play pollinator bingo, and will take home plants! We will end the day with a watermelon snack and, for those that dare, the opportunity to compete in the annual watermelon-spitting contest!

Everyone must pre-register.

4-H Fun Friday: Animal Adventure Day Camp

July 23, 8 a.m. – noon at the Carol Hodgson Arena, 43420 Pine Grove Road in Bay Minette.

Join the fun learning and activities with Rabbits, Chickens, and Goats!

Open to all Baldwin County youth ages 9-14. Cost is $5. Participants must pre-register. Space is limited.