DAY OF DABBLING
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The 2011 Day of Dabbling is Saturday, February 26th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Byron Forest Preserve Jarrett Prairie Center, south of
Byron on River Road. A day of hands-on learning and fun, Day of Dabbling will have you DOING, THINKING, and CREATING! Bring a
pencil, paper, the items indicated for the workshops you have signed up for, and LOTS of energy! .. AND get ready to dabble. You don't have
to be in any particular project area to attend. In fact, you don't even have to be in 4-H!
The schedule for the day:
8:40 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
11:50 a.m.
Registration
Session I
Session II
Session III
Homeward Bound
You have to be 5 -12 years of age to participate!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!! PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED FORM.
(If registering after February 17th, please call. Many sessions may be full, so call to find out what is still available.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 22, 4:30 p.m.
It is very important that you have three choices selected when registering for classes either by phone or
on the form. Course descriptions, presenters, and class requirements are listed on the following pages!
Note class size minimums and maximums next to the descriptions. Plan to WEAR OLD CLOTHES.
A registration fee of $10 per person will be taken at the door to help cover the cost of materials.
Additional fees are required for some workshops. Refer to the class descriptions for details.
A registration fee of $10.00 per Ogle County 4-Her or $15 per Non-Ogle
County 4-Her will be taken at the door to help cover the cost of materials.
Additional fees are required for some workshops. Refer to the class
descriptions for details.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact
Ogle County Extension at 815/732-2191.
Participants may select one workshop per session.
The following will be offered.
SESSION I
* Jewelry Making Fun (Visual Arts)
* Instructables! (General)
* Cooking 101 (Foods)
* Kids N Clay (Visual Arts)
* Feeding the Herd (Animal Science)
SESSION II
* Jewelry Box Bling (Visual Arts)
* Soils Sensation (Natural Resources)
* Horsen’ Around (Animal Science)
* So You Think You Can Cook? (Foods)
* Following the Technology Trail (GPS)
SESSION III
* Creative Candle Making (Visual Arts) * Dance Dance Revolution (Health)
* Picture This! (Visual Arts)
* Home Tweet Home (Woodworking)
* Moo Masks (Cloverbuds)
Jewelry Making Fun
Size: 6/12
Instructor: Dawn Bolhous, Leaf River
Description: All Ages. Come and learn to
make a necklace and a bracelet using
glass beads.
Note: An additional fee of $1 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Kids N Clay
Size: 5/20
Instructors: Megan Richter, Leaf River
Description: All Ages. Participants will
learn clay techniques in this session, such
as coiling, and pinch pots. Participants
will get to make their own pottery piece
to take home!
Note:
An additional fee of $2 is
required for this class to cover the cost
of materials.
Instructables!
Size: 5/15
Instructors: Dorene Shores, Freeport
Description: All ages. This exciting class
will give participants a chance to build
light up throwers, glow sticks, and egg
flashlights, using household items!
Note: An additional fee of $2 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Cooking 101
Size: 5/10
Instructor: Dawn Bolhous, Leaf River
Description: Ages 8-12. You
will learn how to measure dry
ingredients, crack eggs, and
bake some yummy chocolate
chip cookies to take home!
Note: An additional fee of $2 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Feeding The Herd
Size: 5/20
Instructors: Jody & Lesley Diehl & Lizzi
Stauffer, Polo
Description: All ages.
Come and learn the
FEED
importance of what we
feed our livestock and
the nutritional value of
feed. We will make a
feed sack with human food to represent
a feed sack for livestock.
An additional fee of $2 is required for
this class to cover the cost of materials.
Jewelry Box Bling
Size: 6/12
Instructor: Dawn Bolhous, Leaf River
Description: All Ages.
Do you have jewelry
lying around? Then you
need a jewelry box! In
this class, you will
design your own jewelry box using paints,
flowers, jewels, and ribbon.
Note: An additional fee of $2 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Soil Sensation
Size: 5/15
Instructor:
Melinda
Charbonneau,
University of Illinois Extension
Description: All ages. Participants will
investigate the components that make up
dirt. They will receive “hands-on”
experience learning about the different
layers of soil, make a tasty treat, and
bring home a “Grow Your Name” project
to remember the day by.
Horsen’ Around
Size: 5/20
Instructors: Megan Richter, Leaf River
Description:
Ages 5-8.
Learn the basic parts of
horses
with
a
fun
matching
game.
Participants will also be
able to make their own stick horse to
ride and take home!
So You Think You Can Cook?
Size: 5/15
Instructors: Vickie Smith, Cassie Smith,
and Thelma Meeks, Forreston
Description: All Ages. This workshop will
give you the tips and tricks you need to
prepare for showing the prize winning
bread at this year’s 4-H fair! Learn what
to expect and what the judges will be
looking for so you can bake prize winning
exhibits. Samples of food will be
provided!
Note: An additional fee of $2 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Following the Technology Trail
Size: 4/20
Instructors: Jodi Baumgartner,
University of Illinois Extension and
Jessie Sweeney, Monroe Center
Description: Ages 8-12. Using basic GPS
skills, students will track down clues to
solve a puzzle during a race against the
clock. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATLY
FOR THE WEATHER! We will be outside
for this class.
Creative Candle Making
Size: 5/15
Instructor: Kera Baumgartner, Lena
Description: Ages 8-12 years. Create
your own ice cube candles
and let your creativity
shine! Candles are always a
great gift and you’ll get
plenty of ideas on how to
continue this hobby at home.
Bring: Empty and Clean Pringle Can or
Orange Juice Can
Note: An additional fee of $3 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Picture This!
Size: 6/12
Instructor: Dawn Bolhous, Leaf River
Description: All Ages. Design your photo
frame using paint, flowers, butterflies,
or yo yo’s!
Note: An additional fee of $2 is required
for this class to cover the cost of
materials.
Dance Dance Revolution
Size: 3/12
Instructors: Katie Baker, Oregon
Description: All Ages. Dance Dance
Revolution is a fun and healthy game that
participants can come and play. Being
active is an important part of your
lifestyle. Be prepared to get up and
dance!
Home Tweet Home
Size: 5/15
Instructor: Stan Eden, Oregon
Description: Ages 8-12 years
old. Build a bird house for
your backyard! Enhance the
lives of the feathered
friends living around you.
Bring: a hammer
Note:
An additional fee of $4 is
required for this class to cover the cost
of materials.
Moo Masks
Size: 5/20
Instructors: Megan Wolfe, Oregon
Description: Ages 5-8 years. This
exciting class will allow Cloverbuds to
make their very own Moo Mask! While
making their mask, participants will also
learn about dairy cattle, and how milk
goes from the farm to the store!
U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment.
University of Illinois * USDA * Local Extension Councils cooperating.