Looking for fun summer activities for kids and families? Oceana County 4-H is offering a variety of outdoor learning opportunities, science events, family programs, and hands-on activities throughout the summer. Take a look at the upcoming opportunities below and mark your calendar for the events that work best for your family!
Saturday Science Shenanigans at Hart Area Library Oceana County 4-H is partnering with Hart Area Library for a free family-focused outdoor science series this summer!
- June 13th Underground Secrets at the Kids Zone at the National Asparagus Festival
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday Science Shenanigans Held outdoors at Hart Area Library 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Registration is open-email wassonj3@msu.edu for information.
- June 27th – Celebrate Our Constitution
- July 11th – Power of the Flower
- July 25th – Calling All Mammals
- August 8th – Creatures of the Air
Shelby Kick Off to Summer Family Night – June 11th Come spend the evening in Shelby and kick off summer fun with family activities at Getty Park! The Village of Shelby will host an outdoor BBQ beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by Movie in the Park at dusk. Oceana County 4-H will join the fun starting at 7:00 PM with:
- A small petting zoo
- A STEAM activity
- A read aloud of the book Rabbityness
Families attending the 4-H event will receive a free copy of the book Rabbityness sponsored by West Shore ESD while supplies last. Bring the family, enjoy the evening in the park, and stay for the movie at dusk!
Join a 4-H Club This Summer! There are still openings in several Oceana County 4-H programs including:
- Dog Club (meets every other Thursday in Hart)
- Bee Keeping Club (meets Thursdays once a month in Pentwater)
- Shooting Sports (meets every other Tuesday in Scottville)
- Large Livestock Clubs
- Small Livestock Clubs (Rabbits and Poultry)
- Horse Clubs
- Science (Select Saturdays at the Library)
Club locations range from Scottville to Montague with various meeting dates and times available. Email wassonj3@msu.edu for more information!
Free Community Horse Event at the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 9th at 7PM. Families are invited to a free horse-themed literacy event at the Oceana County Fairgrounds! We will:
- Read aloud Cowgirl Kate
- Meet Oceana County 4-H horses
- Learn fun facts about horses
- Participate in horse-themed activities
Families attending will receive a free copy of the book Cowgirl Kate sponsored by West Shore ESD while supplies last.