Wednesday What-Nots 5/20

The end of the school year is here, and it's time to turn the page into summer! Read on for this special edition of education offerings from the Nebraska Extension - Otoe County staff, the state 4-H office, and our partners.

4-H Summer Workshops are now live!! See the class descriptions and register at 4HOnline.

Upgrade your horsemanship skills during this summer workshop May 30th, 9:00am -12:00pm. Ages 12+ and have completed level 1. Sign up in 4-H Online or call the office 402-269-2301

Nemaha NRD will have a free day camp for kids ages 10-12. Thursday, June 18, 2026 9am-2pm at Iron Horse Trail Lake, Pawnee City, NE

Join us for a fun night at the ballpark during our Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)! On Wednesday evening, we’ll head to Haymarket Park to cheer on the Lincoln Saltdogs. Check out the details below for ticket information. This event will be highlighting youth participating in the Premier Animal Science Event but is open to all 4-H youth and families!

Event Details

• Wednesday, May 27 at 6:35 p.m.
• Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle, Lincoln, NE
• Open to youth and families of all ages
• Estimated length: 2.5–3 hours

Discounted Tickets
Discounted tickets are available using the code PASE at checkout.

Ticket Prices:

Otoe County Sharp Shooter's 4-H Club Presents:

PARTICIPANTS: Youth ages 8 – 18 enrolled in Otoe County 4-H program.

ITEM: Purchase a $10 or less used item (something old, ugly, useless, & not broken) or

the item can be something you already have on hand. Your item must be able to be

moved/lifted by 2 people. No purchase is necessary.

THE SWAP: Bring your used item to the Fair Center for the swap on Wednesday, June

10th. The swap will START at 5:30pm. Each participant’s used item will be randomly

swapped with another 4-H member’s used item, so you won’t end up with your own.

Repurposing does not begin at the swap. Instead, you’ll take your new item home,

transform it there, and have it ready to enter at the Otoe County Fair.

Repurpose Budget: You can use up to $20, plus items you already own, to transform

your new item into something beautiful or useful.

Requirements:

• Take a photo of the original item.

• Write a description of what was done to repurpose your item.

• $20 repurpose budget description.

Questions: skdamme@sbllcweb.com

The deadline to register for the 2026 UNL Winners Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp is 2 weeks away! Please share with your students and 4H members that would potentially be interested in attending. The camp runs from June 3rd - 5th and the participants get hands on, one on one coaching with current and past members of the UNL Livestock Judging team. It is a great opportunity for those interested in the livestock industry and looking to improve their skills and knowledge!

More information can be found at https://animalscience.unl.edu/winners-unlimited-camp/

Exploring Ecosystems 4‑H Day Camp at Lincoln

Discover the wildlife and wild places that exist all around us. From insects that buzz, birds that soar, and fish that flop, we will explore it all. Join us for a fun-filled adventure, experiencing everything nature has to offer in your own backyard.

• Location: Lincoln, NE (Holmes Lake)
• Dates: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:00AM to 3:00PM
• Ages: 8 - 12
• Fee: $50

Registration is now OPEN! More information on sessions, dates, scholarships, and the link to register can be found at 4h.unl.edu/camp.

• ADULT LEADERS: please ensure that you complete and submit all screenings and training requirement before June 15.
• ALL YOUTH must be registered in 4HOnline for the 2025-2026 year by June 15th in order to exhibit in fair. This is a state 4-H rule - no exceptions or extensions will be granted.
• Livestock ID sheets are available at the office or online at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/otoe/4-h/county-fair/#tab-item-animal-id-sheets-3792
• Send or drop off your YQCA certificates now!
• Livestock DNA envelopes for state fair are due to the office by June 15.
• Shooting Sports fair entries are due in the Showorks-Fairwire system by June 15.

Tracy Ensor, 4-H Youth Development Associate Extension Educator, tensor2@unl.edu

Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu

Megan Anderson, Office Manager, manderson230@unl.edu

Website: www.otoe.unl.edu

Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County