Keokuk and Washington County 4-H 7th-8th grade trip planned to Omaha

Keokuk and Washington County 7th and 8th grade 4-H’ers are invited to attend Region 19 4-H Trip to Omaha, Nebraska, April 5-6. Overnight will be spent at the Henry Doorly Zoo with the penguins after enjoying a night hike and behind the scenes tour. 4-H’ers will visit the Strategic Air & Space Museum to learn about past, present and future aircraft. They will enjoy supper and arcade time at Amazing Pizza Machine. They also will visit the Durham Museum and end the trip with a high energy visit to the indoor trampoline park Urban Air Omaha which includes trampolines, ropes course, virtual reality and more.

Iowa and Johnson County 4-H’ers also will attend, so it’s perfect time to make new 4-H friends and explore this Midwest city.

Space is limited and registrations will be accepted online first come, first served. Registration is open until Feb. 12 (or until trip is filled at) http://tinyurl.com/4hOmaha2024. The final registration cost is $270 due to Washington County Extension. This is a discounted rate thanks to Washington County 4-H 2022 Big Lucky Clover Raffle proceeds. This fee will cover tickets, transportation, lodging, insurance and meals and arcade playtime. Additional scholarships are available upon request to amygreen@iastate.edu.

The Region 19 group will travel on a charter bus departing from Iowa City or Williamsburg. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp bus stop.

Adult chaperones will be needed and half of their registration fee is covered by Washington County Extension. Please contact Amy if you are interested in this opportunity to work with 4-H youth and enjoy Omaha.

For more information about Region 19 7th-8th grade trip or Washington County 4-H program, contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H — Iowa” on Facebook.