Spring break to “SPARK” 4-H day camps

Still looking for Spring Break plans? Hamilton County 4-H will offer three SPARK Camps April 6-9 for youth currently in grades 3 through 6. The camps are open to 4-H and non-4-H members. A description of each camp and registration form can be found below.

4-H Candy Company

Ever wonder how candy is made? Do you have a sweet tooth? Want to sample 4-H? Come learn how to make jolly pops, candy coating, hard candies, chocolates and more. This two-day camp will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 6 and 7 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Copy Cat

Do you have a favorite food from Texas Roadhouse, Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express, or other restaurants that you wish you could create at home? Ever wonder how they make their food taste so great? This one-day camp will teach attendees how to make these foods during a hands-on cooking class. The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Engineering and Innovation

This one-day camp is for youth interested in engineering and innovation. Come participate in activities with STEM challenges, computer science, aerodynamics and robotics. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

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The registration fee for each camp is $25 for active 4-H members. A $50 registration fee is required for non-members. The registration fee will include the $25 4-H registration for the year and supplies.

Please complete the SPARK Youth Enrollment Form 2019-2020, available at this link, and notate the camp name on the form (example “Candy Company”), and return to the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Make checks payable to “Purdue Extension Hamilton County.”

Click here for more information, or contact Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office with questions at (317) 776-0854.