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…
New 4-H Year
We are very excited for the start of a new school year! We have many fun and educational activities planned for members to gather, enjoy nature and learn something new! You’ll have the chance to learn about mushrooms and plant identification, dip your toes in the creek to search for crawdads, practice presentation skills, identify bird calls, and so much more! We are praying for all the new members God will bring and for unity, fun, and enrichment in each of them. We’re excited about our kick-off meeting on September 4. New members who register before August 30 will receive a free 4H t-shirt, so what are you waiting for? Register today!