End of Summer Means Back to School Fun

It seems like we just started having fun this summer, and now it is time to head back to school. So what better way to kick off the school year than with a back to school bash the 4-H way?

Our cloverbuds started off by making their own treasure boxes using pasta to create texture and then spray painted their boxes to make it a really cool and unique design. The juniors were busy with their own creative design at the time as they got pillow cases ready to tie-dye. They each used their own twists and turns to create patterns and then got colorful with the dye to express themselves in a unique way.

While the paint and dye started drying it was off to the next project. The cloverbuds worked on decorating their very own flower pot pencil holders and creating their own flower pens to stick in it to help brighten their day. The juniors brightened their day by making sun catchers to hang in their rooms, lockers or wherever else they might brighten their days.

After a quick snack it was time to work on bookmarks. Each one personally decorated with bright colors names, and for some the somber thought that they might need their book marks right around the corner. For others, who love to read, it is impossible to have too many bookmarks and they just couldn't wait to use their new tool.

Bookmarks lead to a personal story through collages. The cloverbuds used cards to make their own holiday placemats while the juniors cut out magazine photos to talk about what is important now and show what they want in the future. They were very creative, cutting out photos that represent things like the road they want to take, how they don't want to waste time, and the things they hope to enjoy in life.

When it was time to go everyone got to take home a 4-H backpack loaded down with all sorts of supplies that will come in handy when they go to school. They also got an insulated 4-H lunch bag, and a few snacks that they can enjoy as they adjust to their school schedules from summer. Even though the 4-H back to school fun day marks our official end to summer, we are looking forward to hearing about school experiences, and more 4-H programs during the rest of the year.