2026 Wayne County Summer Workshops
Nebraska Extension - Wayne County
Julie Schultz - Extension Educator
510 N Pearl St Ste C
Wayne, NE 68787
402-375-3310
wayne-county@unl.edu
All workshop are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. So call early to get your spot this summer. Each event must have five 4-H members registered to be held, unless noted in the description. Youth 12 years of age and older are welcome to volunteer as a Junior Leader at the noted workshops. 

For Statewide 4-H Camps check out: https://4h.unl.edu/camps
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FLORICULTURE WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday, May 28

Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $25
Registration Due: May 22

Get ready to dig in, design, and create! In this hands-on floriculture workshop, participants will explore the art and science of flowers by designing their own hanging basket using key design principles. Then, they’ll get a little messy while crafting seed balls and discovering the powerful benefits of native plants for pollinators and the environment. To top it off, participants will learn how to properly prepare and present cut flowers for the fair. Whether you’re a budding gardener or a flower enthusiast, this workshop is the perfect place to grow your skills and creativity!

Fair Entry: Participants will have a variety of cultivars so that they could be individually entered in cut flower classes. Participants will be given plant identification materials.

Floriculture Workshop (May 28) $25
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CLOVER KID WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 9 AM - 11AM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 5-7
Fee: $10
Register Deadline: May 29

Get your hands messy with us as we explore pollinators and the importance of native plants.
CLOVER KID WORKSHOP (JUNE 4) $10
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BAKING HEALTHY AND CREATIVE SNACKS

Date: Friday, June 5

Time: 9 AM to Noon
Location: Wayne County Courthouse
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $10
Limit: 10 participants
Registration Due: May 29

The best smell is something baking! Healthy snacking is important for great living. We will explore how to make a healthy quick bread and a creative cookie using a muffin mix.

*Recommended Fair Entries:
Cooking 201 E-410-001 Loaf Quick Bread
Cooking 201 E-410-002 Creative Mixes

BAKING HEALTHY AND CREATIVE SNACKS (June 5) $10
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LET'S PAINT RUN-A-WAYS

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 2 PM –5 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $30 (painting only) or $40 (painting & frame)
Registration Due: June 1

Connie and Marsha will be back to lead us through the amazing world of painting. We will discover new techniques and colors as we create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

*Recommended Fair Entry: Visual Art Mediums Class C-260-001 Original Acrylic Painting

LET'S PAINT RUN-A-WAYS (June 8) $30 or $40
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PHOTOGRAPHY IN YOUR POCKET

Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 9 AM - Noon
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: FREE
Registration Due: June 5

Turn your everyday smart device into a powerful creative tool! In this hands-on photography workshop, participants will learn how to capture stunning images. Explore the basics of lighting, composition, and perspective while discovering tips and tricks to elevate your photos. Please bring your own smart device capable of taking photos.

Fair Entries will vary depending on subject and composition of the photograph(s)

PHOTOGRAPHY IN YOUR POCKET (June 10) No charge
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DOG WORKOUTS

Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds
Age Range: 8+
Fee: No Charge
Registration Due: June 3
Presenter: Jami Kruse

June 10 will be the initial workout, and we will visit about the dates that will work best for everyone. Workouts will be held weekly through the week of July 15. Come and learn more about dog obedience and showmanship. Dogs are welcome so youth can practice, but please make sure your dog is current on Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo Vaccinations. Add your dog's name and breed in the "Other" section.
DOG WORKOUTS (JUNE 10) No charge
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ROCKET WORKSHOP

Date: Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
Time: 9 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $25
Registration Due: June 10

Launch into learning with us as we build model rockets. All materials will be provided. Bring a sack lunch.

*Recommended Fair Entry: STEM Rocket Classes H-850-001 or H-850-003.

ROCKET WORKSHOP (June 17 & 18) $25
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DISASTER KITS

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
Age Range: 8+
Fee: $15
Registration Due: June 16

Be prepared for disaster with us as we create disaster preparedness kits and fire escape plans.

*Recommended Fair Entry:
Disaster Response, Preparedness, and Safety E-440-003 Disaster Kit
Fire Safety E-450-001 Fire Safety Poster

DISASTER KITS (June 23) $15
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