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DESCRIPTION:4-H Afterschool: Explore. Grow\, Thrive!\n\n\n\nAges 8-12\n\n\n
 Fee: $250 per series\n\n\nEach week in this 6-week afterschool series\, st
 udents will dive into a new topic\, sparking curiosity\, building leadersh
 ip\, and fostering responsibility through fun\, interactive sessions. Join
  us for an unforgettable journey of discovery!\n\n\nSession 1 - Tuesdays f
 rom 4:00pm - 6:00pm\n1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/25\, 3/4\n\n\nSession 2 
 - Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm\n3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25\, 4/1\, 4/8\, 4/22\n\n
 \nSession 3 - Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm\n4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/
 27\, 6/3\n\n\nWeek 1: STEM Explorers\n\n\nGet hands-on with science and te
 ch! Students will learn the basics of coding\, construct robots\, and tack
 le engineering challenges. This session is perfect for budding inventors w
 ho love experimenting and solving real-world problems.\n\n\nSession Highli
 ghts:\nBeginner coding and robotics\nGroup engineering challenges\nHands-o
 n chemistry and physics experiments\n\n\nWeek 2: Leaders in Action - Civic
  Engagement & Community Service\n\n\nMake a difference! Students will lear
 n how to be responsible citizens and impactful leaders\, working on servic
 e projects and exploring civic duties. This session is ideal for those rea
 dy to serve and lead in their communities.\n\n\nSession Highlights:\nCommu
 nity service projects\nCivic responsibility and local government education
 \nTeam building and leadership skills\n\n\nWeek 3: Ag-Ventures - From Farm
  to Table\n\n\nDiscover the journey from farm to table! Students will dive
  into agriculture\, learning about plant and animal science\, and sustaina
 bility. They’ll even start their own mini gardens\, connecting them to n
 ature in a meaningful way.\n\n\nSession Highlights:\nGardening projects an
 d animal science basics\nFarm-to-table education\nEnvironmental sustainabi
 lity activities\n\n\nWeek 4: Healthy Habits - Mind and Body Wellness\n\n\n
 Students will discover the importance of wellness through fun fitness chal
 lenges\, nutrition tips\, and mindfulness practices. Perfect for those loo
 king to lead an active and balanced lifestyle!\n\n\nSession Highlights:\nF
 itness games and physical activity\nNutrition education and snack-making\n
 Mindfulness and stress management techniques\n\n\nWeek 5: Young Farmers & 
 Gardeners\n\n\nExplore agriculture hands-on! Students will plant\, grow\, 
 and harvest while learning about sustainable farming and the science of pl
 ants. Ideal for anyone curious about the environment and our food systems.
 \n\n\nSession Highlights:\nSeed planting and crop harvesting\nLocal and gl
 obal agriculture discussions\nSustainable farming practices\n\n\nWeek 6: C
 reative Capstone - Bringing It All Together Reflect\, celebrate\, and show
 case your learning!\n\n\nIn the final week\, students will reflect on what
  they’ve learned by creating a presentation or mini-project in their fav
 orite topic area. Each student will have the chance to showcase their skil
 ls and creativity\, tying together STEM\, leadership\, agriculture\, welln
 ess\, and sustainability.\n\n\nHighlights:\nMini projects in students' cho
 sen topics\, sharing presentations. \n\n\n********************************
 ************************************************************\n\n\nLocation
 :\nEast Meadow Farm\n832 Merrick Avenue\nEast Meadow\, NY 11554\n\n\nIf yo
 u have any food allergies\, please specify on the registration form.\n\n\n
 Registration Information:\n\n\nPay by credit card: After completing regist
 ration form continue on to PayPal payment screen.  Please note you do not 
 need a PayPal account to continue\, just choose pay with credit/debit and 
 choose "Do Not Save Your Info".\n\n\nFor Questions about this workshop ema
 il nassaucounty4h@cornell.edu\n\n\nClick Register below to start registrat
 ion process.  Please note\, the screen may take up to 30 seconds to change
 .\n\n\nPlease note that there is a minimum number of attendees to run the 
 class. In the event we need to cancel you will be refunded in full.
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SUMMARY:4-H Afterschool at East Meadow Farm
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