2025 Calendar – 4-H Club
Royal Oaks Afterschool Club 2025 Meeting Calendar (Subject to change – Please visit this page before each meeting) Jan 1 – Holiday (first day of the year)Leader: –Descriptions: –Location: – Jan 15 – Upcycling (cardboards) Leader: Natalia NolascoDescriptions: We know that creativity and resourcefulness are essential for the success of our farms and homesteads. Cardboard, an abundant and versatile resource, offers countless possibilities. Let’s inspire an ‘upcycling’ mindset in our kids by using cardboard as an example!Location: York Rec CenterAddress: 21 White Rose Lane, York, SC 29745 Feb 5 – Wood (xylology) Leader: Fabio NolascoDescriptions: Learn the different types of wood (weight, pores, smells, age, rings, etc – and their uses)Location: 234 Kings Mountain St, York, SC 29745 Feb 19 – How to care of horses?Leader: Julie ClarkDescriptions: General guidelines of how to care of horses.Location: Misty Acres1999 Caring Rd, York, SC Mar 5 – Break Leader: –Descriptions: – Location:…
2024 Calendar – 4-H Club
Royal Oaks Afterschool Club 2024 Meeting Calendar (Subject to change) Sept 4 – Plant Identification Leader: FabioLearn the basics of plant identification. Proper attire required (long pants, hiking boots/old sneakers, bug spray, sun screen, hats.) water bottles, nature journal.Location: Royal Oaks Farm Sept 18 – Canceled Canceled because of the weather. Oct 2 – Soil ScienceLeader: FabioTypes and properties of soil. Soil testing techniques. Make paint and art using diy paint made from soil. Oct 16 – Why do leaves fall?Leader: FabioThe fall season starts on September 22nd, but do you really know why plant leaves fall? How do plants make that happen? The answer will surprise you! – Nov 13 – Aggregated ValueLeader: FabioUsing Apples as a reference, we will teach the kids about Aggregated Value. We will discuss how to add value to the things we do and grow on small farms to increase revenue and make it…
Hike and Speak – Portuguese and Spanish (06/16/2024)
Enjoy your Sunday afternoon (Father’s Day) with us with a fun Hike and Speak! This is your opportunity to practice (or even have your first lesson) of Portuguese and/or Spanish! The hike is quite easy – it is basically a 50 minutes walk in the woods. It is quite beautiful! After that we can relax on our camping site, with hammocks and chairs =) No pre-requisites in terms Portuguese or Spanish! All levels are welcome! Public: Adults or kids accompanied by adults Date: 06/16/2024 (Sunday) Time: Starts at 2 PM Cost: Free Sign-up required
Shiitake mushrooms on logs (02/03/2024)
Learn how to cultivate shiitake mushrooms on logs! Shiitake is a type of edible mushroom renowned for its rich, savory flavor and numerous health benefits, commonly used in Asian cuisine and prized for its versatility and umami taste. Public: Adults and kids accompanied by adults Date: 02/03/2024 Time: 9 AM Cost: Free Sign-up required
Control ticks organically (02/17/2024)
Would you like a cheap, organic solution to effectively repel ticks, chiggers, and mosquitoes? After some research and experimentation, Fabio has come up with a great concoction that is proving to work well! He mashed up several ideas found online to create our own Royal Oaks recipe! Come learn how to make it! Public: Adults and kids accompanied by adults Date: 02/17/2024 Time: 11 AM Cost: Free Sign-up required