We are pleased to be able to offer an afterschool 4-H Program encompassing our mission of promoting, Agriculture, Conservation and Horsemanship programs. Promoting knowledge and respect for our enviroment and its resourses.

Monday Through Friday

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Snack & free time 3:30 to 3:45
Program 3:45 to 5:00
Educational Enhancement 5:00 to 5:45

Program Schedule
Monday: Agriculture
Tuesday: Horsemanship
Wednesday: Conservation
Thursday: Arts
Friday: Sports & Games

Cost $20.00 per day or $90.00 per week

Children in this program are welcome to attend the Maple Leaf Program during the summer

Agriculture & Gardening Program

Domestic animals and us
Rabbits,chickens,cows and goats
Learn to care for these animals, the varieties and thier uses
Children will have hands-on experience with various farm animals and the enviroment in they live
What is a plant
Seeds & travel, how plants grow, planting seedlings, making a garden, caring for the garden
Use of Agriculture products
Making fudge from goat milk, using compose to improve soil, using hair to make yarn
Agriculture yesterday vs today

Horsemanship

Horses And Us
Care For Horses, feeding, needs for a domestic horse, grooming, horse breeds and uses, riding types, draft types, Parts of a Horse, Horse Movement, Horses and Tack, Different Types of Saddles, Brides, General Tack Uses, Parts of a Saddle, Parts of a Bridle
Using Our Horses
Leading/Hands-on, Lunging Demos, Riding Demos This program is hands-on weather permitting. Learning includes use of video and powerpoint as well.

Conservation

Our World Around Us and Our Affect on it
Use of Buck Hill Conservation Trails
Study the importance of trees
Animal signs and the food chain
Search for Vernal Ponds
Soil COnservation
Pond Studies
Plant Studies
How does weather affect conservsation efforts We will develop questions, investigate and experiment for conclusions, and contemplate experiences. We invite curiosity to the natural world around us.
Be sure to prepare for outdoor activities, such as bringing rain gear and a change of shoes if necessary.

Arts

Allows the students to express their creativity beyond crayons and coloring books
We are aiming to do talent shows, art shows, and crafts that they can do at home
Children will be able to express their creativity with out the use of computer generated games
Our very supportive staff will encourage your child to expand their creative ideas and recognize that there are no limitations to their talents, only what they themselves allow for

Sports and Games

Staff members invite your children to join in activities such as
Basketball
Wiffleball
Flag football
Dodgeball
Tag games
Adventure courses
Fishing (if weather permits)
Board games and age appropriate card games