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4-H Pre-Teen Fun Day “AEROSPACE”

February 12, 2015 By eastwickpress

A Day Of STEM For Rensselaer County Youth

A day of fun science projects designed to introduce young people to the wonders of science will be held Saturday, February 14, 9:30 am to 2 pm at the Brittonkill/ Tamarac Middle School. It is open to all youth in Rensselaer County in grades K-6

4-H Teens will engage youth in different projects including: building and launching stomp rockets, designing airplanes, discovering how hovers work and a community service project; making Valentine’s Day Cards to be delivered to Van Rensselaer Manor.  Lunch (pizza) and light snacks will be included.

The cost is $10 for non 4-H youth which includes one year enrollment fee, payable at the door.  Additionally, any non 4-H member participant must have a parent at check-in the day of the program to complete mandatory paperwork and attend a short 4-H Parent Orientation that will be held at 9:30, after morning check-in.

To register please call Kandis at the 4-H office by Friday, February 13 by 4 pm at 272-4210 x106. Space is limited.

The day will be fully run by the Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council.  This is a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County Program.  If any participant has special needs that need to be taken into consideration, please indicate that at the time of registration.  Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County

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