Learn about the animals of Africa in this Sparks 4-H Club!

Sparks - African Safari

Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 25, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oswego County 4-H will be offering a three-session Sparks - African Safari program open to all youth ages 8-18 years old. Participants will learn through hands-on activities about the many kinds of animals on the African continent and the habitats they live in. Session topics will include Herbivores and Carnivores, and Habitats.

The final session will take place at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place in Syracuse, on Saturday, November 2nd (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.).

A parent or legal guardian must attend the first session on Friday, October 18th to complete and sign additional enrollment paperwork.

Fee

$15 per youth not already enrolled in Oswego County 4-H + $8 for Zoo Field Trip

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AfricanSafari24-1_235

Contact

Nathaniel English
4-H Animal Science Educator
ne235@cornell.edu
315-963-7286 ext. 402

Location

Believers Chapel North
5375 State Rte 3
Mexico, NY 13114

Last updated September 26, 2024

Why 4-H?

The purpose of 4-H is twofold:

To provide youth with fun hands-on educational experiences that will help them develop life skills such as confidence, leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.
To provide interested parents and other adults with the opportunity to grow through working with youth.

Is 4-H for me?

Youth and adults alike will:

Have a good time through learning in new, enjoyable ways.
Make friends, belong to a group, give & receive acceptance and recognition.
Build self-confidence
Develop a desire to learn
Gain decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Become more interested in their community and the people in it
Get more experience in relating to and working with their family, their peers, and people of different ages
Learn, make, or do things that are appealing and meaningful

About 4-H

4-H is the largest youth organization in the world! In 4-H, you can have fun with your friends as you discover:

Animal Science
Arts & Crafts
Clothing & Textiles
Conservation & Nature
Food & Nutrition
Leadership
Plants & Gardening
Public Speaking
Science & Technology
PLUS LOTS MORE!

4-H Clubs are located throughout Oswego County. If you or your child are interested in joining 4-H please contact our office at 315-963-7286 or complete the form at https://thatscooperativeextension.org/4-h-youth/join-4-h