×

Tama County 4-H says thank you for a great summer

Tama County Conservation Naturalist Intern Coralee Bodeker (right) gives campers an up-close view of Madagascar hissing cockroaches during one of two Critter Camps co-hosted this past summer by Tama County ISU Extension and Tama County Conservation. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME

Over 500 K-12th graders participated in summer 4-H programs in Tama County and we want to say thank you!

A huge thank you to our partnerships with the Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Chelsea and Garwin libraries. Thank you to Tama County Conservation for their partnership with Critter Camp and Fishing Camp. Thank you to Iowa Valley Continuing Education for their partnership with Outdoor Adventures and Kids in the College. Thank you Pied Piper Preschool in Traer for your invitation to visit with your children.

A very special thank you to the Tama County Livestock and Fair Association for the successful 2022 Tama County Fair and all the sponsors who provide financial support.

But most of all, thank all of you who attended Critter Camp, Outdoor Adventure, Library Programs, Fishing Camp, Babysitting Basics, On Their Own and Ok, Kids in the College and of course the Tama County Fair!

The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their lives. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families and communities.

A young participant (right) learns more about fish in a very hands-on manner during Fishing Camp held this past summer at Union Grove State Park near Gladbrook. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME

We are excited to kick off 2022-2023 this September with enrollment in Clover Kids (grades K-3) and 4-H (grades 4-12). Check out our website or reach out to Jenny Hulme at jhulme@iastate.edu or 641-484-2703.

Thank you for a terrific summer and we are looking forward to a tremendous 4-H year in Tama County!

Tama County Conservation Naturalist Brendan Kelly (center) works with young outdoor enthusiasts during one of two Critter Camps co-hosted this past summer by Tama County ISU Extension and Tama County Conservation. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME