4-H day camp held
Published 12:00 am Monday, August 7, 2023
Kathryn Tomlin, director of the Luverne Public Library, assists day campers with creating terrariums-a project led by Dusty Bagents of Countryside Gardens who educated the campers on a variety of subjects pertaining to propagating and growing plants. Photo submitted.
Kathryn Tomlin shares her vast knowledge of basic sewing skills with campers as they learn how to thread a needle, sew a straight stitch, sew a ladder stitch used to repair holes in clothing, and the proper way to sew on a button. Photo submitted.
Students enrolled in the Luverne School day camp learn about the stages of a butterfly and the meaning of words like metamorphosis and chrysalis. Photo submitted.
4-H Summer Day Camp was held at the Luverne Public Library on July 6, 12, and 20. Children from across the county gathered at the library to engage in a wide variety of activities ranging from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) projects to sewing and cooking. The camp was organized by Heather Sanders, the 4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent, who also visited Brantley, Luverne, and Highland Home schools to bring STEM activities to students enrolled in their summer programs. According to Sanders, the camp aimed to provide children with the chance to use their creative skills and learn through hands-on activities.
“We had a great time this summer being able to offer a variety of Summer Day Camps,” said Sanders. “The kids were able to use their creative skills to build a rubber band racer, show off their dance skills while learning the bones and the basics of sewing. The kids not only learned lots but had a fantastic time. A special thank you to Ms. Kathryn Tomlin and the Friends of the Library and to Dusty Bagents of Countryside Gardens for their donations of time and supplies.”
