Clemson 4H and MACK Offer Pop Up Programs this Summer!

[McCormick, SC]: McCormick County 4-H is teaming up with the McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah (MACK) for fun youth summer programs! The purpose of these programs is to provide fun, engaging and educational experiences in our hometown. 

Clemson University Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development enhances the lives of youth in our community by providing positive youth development programs relating to the areas of agriculture, community engagement and leadership, healthy living, and science. The MACK advances youth arts programming by offering various cultural and art education experiences. Additional programs are also offered in partnership through the McCormick County Library, John De La Howe, McCormick School District, Hickory Knob State Park, the McCormick County Recreation Department and more. 

Area youth program providers collectively support positive experiences for our local students and families. High-quality programs and partnerships ensure all children have opportunities to improve overall wellness, mental health, citizenship, compassion, a higher sense of self-worth, develop a sense of belonging, achieve educational goals, potential to improve economic well-being, and improve family and community relationships. This program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

McCormick Summer FUN & SAFETY Camp

(Ages 6-12) During this 2-day camp youth will have the opportunity to tour EMS, Police, and Fire Stations. Students will learn tips on how to stay safe this summer. 

WHEN: June 7 & 9 @ 1:00 – 3:00 / Cost $10

Camp meets at McCormick County Administration Building

Pop Up Program: Public Art 

(Ages 13 – 18) Be ready to paint and help advance the latest Painting a Brighter Future installation of a new mural on Main Street! Bring water and wear clothes to paint in. 

PART I: June 7, 8, 9 @ 5:00 – 8:00

PART II: June 14, 15, 16 @ 5:00 – 8:00

No Fee – Must register by 4:00 PM on 6/6/22 and 6/13/22. 

Seating is limited. Locations to be provided once registered.

Pop Up Program: Pottery 

Pottery returns this summer! Hand Sculpt unique creations to celebrate nature. Artwork will be kiln fired and returned to students at a later date. 

ALL Stars (Ages 13 – 18)

PART I: June 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 will feature Perfect Pollinators.

PART II: June 21 @ 1:00 – 3:00 will feature Backyard Beauty.

PART III: June 28 @ 1:00 – 3:00 will feature Conservation Creations.

Rugrats (Ages 6 – 12)

PART I: June 16 @ 1:00 – 3:00 will feature Perfect Pollinators.

PART II: June 23 @ 1:00 – 3:00 will feature Backyard Beauty.

PART III: June 30 @1:00 – 3:00 will feature Conservation Creations.

$15 per session- Must register in advance. Seating is limited. 

Camp meets at McCormick County Administration Building

CSI Camp

(Ages 9 – 13) During this 3-day camp, youth will learn and apply the science behind detective work and crack the case!

WHEN: June 14, 15, & 16 @ 10:00 – 12:00 / Cost $25

Camp meets at McCormick County Administration Building

4-H2O Camp

(Ages 9 – 13) Our fun environmental science summer camp returns this year! Students will learn all about water quality and fishing during this 3-day camp. 

WHEN: June 21, 22, and 23 @ 9:00 – 3:00 / Cost $40

Camp meets at Plum Branch Yacht Club 

Pop Up Program: Drawing & Painting 

(Ages 13 – 18) Draw then paint your subject in this 3-day workshop. Drawing is an essential part of creating artwork. Students will work with either watercolor or acrylic paints.

Part I – Pollinators (Watercolor) 

July 5, 6, and 7  @ 1:00 – 3:00 

Part II – Nature’s Beauty  (Acrylic)

July 12, 13, and 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 

$25 per session- Must register in advance. Seating is limited. 

Camp meets at McCormick County Administration Building

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mccormick-youth-summer-programs-tickets-347292078957. 

To complete the additional 4H online registration: https://v2.4honline.com. 

To complete the additional MACK online registration: https://forms.gle/6ttQ4dHqy7hYT6fS6

For more information: 

Jaime Pohlman- jaime@clemson.edu / (864) 986-1026 

Heather McNally – mccormickarts@gmail.com / (864) 602-0331