What's Going on at Oklahoma County OSU Extension?
2008 Summer Program
Schedule
(Classes held at
Oklahoma
County Extension Center, 930 N. Portland, and
offered free to the public
unless otherwise noted.)
| May 9 |
"Master Gardener 2008 Training"Register now to become an official MASTER GARDENER. Classes will begin in early September and continue through November. You'll learn about garden care, landscaping, lawns, pruning, soil improvement and hundreds of other topics. |
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May 15 (Thursday., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Pre-registration Cost: $10, includes herb pot and lunch |
"Healthy Cooking with Spices and Herbs"Learn how to make every dish delicious with fresh herbs. Session will includes hands-on cooking, cooking demonstrations and our horticulture department will also teach participants to plan herbs to grow in their own kitchen. (Every participant will pot herbs and take home their own mini herb garden.) |
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June 2-6 Monday - Friday Morning Session: 9-12 Afternoon Session: 1-4 Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Summer Youth Sewing CampYouth ages 10 to 19 can learn to design and sew their own one-of-a-kind garments and decorative items in this week-long sewing camp.
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June 3
(Tues., 1 - 5 p.m.) |
Co-Parenting Through Divorce This one-session workshop teaches parents how to help their adjust to their changing family structures. |
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June 17-18 Tuesday/Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Pre-registration is $15 for both sessions |
"Kids in the Kitchen" Summer WorkshopYouth ages 9 to 12 can learn the basics of cooking and nutrition in this two-day workshop. They will practice preparing dishes, and get together with other participants for a home-cooked lunch. |
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June 19 Thursday Session 1 - 10 a.m. to 12:45 Session 2 - 1 to 4 p.m. Open to Children 5 to 8 |
Clover Bud Fun DayYouth ages 5 to 8 can spend the day with 4-H leaders working on crafts and learning more about nutrition and summer-fun safety (including swimming, fire, playground, stranger and sun) with fun, hands-on activities. Plan for your child to come spend the day and have lunch during this special 4-H introductory "Fun Day" Fun Day is Free, but please register at 713-1125 by June 9 |
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June 25 Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration fee - $10 |
"Teens at the Table"Etiquette and Manners Workshop If your teen could use some "table manners," this is just the workshop to teach that. Teens in this workshop will work together to prepare several dishes, then sit together to share their meal while they practice table manners. |
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June 25-27 Monday - Wed. Morning Session: 9-12 Afternoon Session: 1-4 Cost: $30 plus supplies |
Summer Youth Sewing CampYouth ages 10 to 19 can learn to design and sew their own one-of-a-kind garments and decorative items in this week-long sewing camp.
Special: Three-Day Sewing Camp! |
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June 30 Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration fee - $20 |
"Cake Decorating"Ages 13 to 18 Teens can learn to decorate one-of-kind cakes in this one-day workshop. Learn to make rosebuds, borders and other decorative art for cakes of all kinds. |
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July 7-11 Monday - Friday Morning Session: 9-12 Afternoon Session: 1-4 Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Summer Youth Sewing CampYouth ages 10 to 19 can learn to design and sew their own one-of-a-kind garments and decorative items in this week-long sewing camp.
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Mondays July 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 to 8:30 p.. Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Adult Sewing ClassesAdults of all ages can either learn new sewing skills or refresh skills they already have in this series of sewing classes.
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July 7 Monday 9 a.m. to 12 noon |
"Robotics Workshop"Learn more about robotics and what it takes to get a robot up and working. No charge for workshop, but please register. Call 713-1125 to register. |
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July 7 Monday 1 to 3:30 p.m.
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"GPS Workshop"
Learn to use the new Global Positioning Systems in your own life. GPS can help people out in many ways. This workshop will show participants how to use GPS and what it can do to make life in the 21st Century a whole lot easier. No charge for workshop, but please register. Call 713-1125 to register. |
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July 8
(Tues., 6 - 10 p.m.) |
Co-Parenting Through Divorce This one-session workshop teaches parents how to help their adjust to their changing family structures. |
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July 8 Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration fee - $25 (includes manual, CD, sample files) |
"Quicken Financial Workshop"This workshop will be geared to help teach volunteers, teens, adults and parents basic money management skills utilizing Quicken. Instructor: Daniel Skipper, SW District Extension Economist |
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July 14-18 Monday - Friday Morning Session: 9-12 Afternoon Session: 1-4 Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Summer Youth Sewing CampYouth ages 10 to 19 can learn to design and sew their own one-of-a-kind garments and decorative items in this week-long sewing camp.
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July 21-25 Monday - Friday Morning Session: 9-12 Afternoon Session: 1-4 Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Summer Youth Sewing CampYouth ages 10 to 19 can learn to design and sew their own one-of-a-kind garments and decorative items in this week-long sewing camp.
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July 22 Tuesday 1:30 to 3 p.m. |
Fall Season
Vegetables Let this free seminar help you learn more about planting a wonderful, bountiful fall garden. Free to the public |
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July 24 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. |
"Senior Safety" Learn what you need to know to stay safe in your senior years. Free to the public. Sponsored by Home and Community Education. |
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July 25
(Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) |
Teen Fashions Workshop Youth ages 13 to 18 can get help in developing their personal image and training in modeling, makeovers and fashion. |
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July 28-Aug. 1 Monday - Friday Morning Session: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Afternoon Session: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $50 plus supplies |
Adult Sewing
Classes Adults of all ages can either learn new sewing skills or refresh skills they already have in this series of sewing classes.
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August 5
(Tues., 1 - 5 p.m.) |
Co-Parenting Through Divorce This one-session workshop teaches parents how to help their adjust to their changing family structures. |
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August 21 Thursday 1:30 to 3 p.m. |
"Cool Season Turf"Learn how to plan for your cool season turf so your lawn will stay beautiful for months ahead. Free to the public. |
Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. The
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its program to all
eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For registration for any of these courses, contact the Oklahoma
County
OSU Extension offices at 713-1125 or 930 N. Portland. Also, you
can
register online at glillia@okstate.edu
for courses that do not require a registration fee.