University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series Monday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 50 workshops open to youth ages 5-18. Image courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series Monday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 50 workshops open to youth ages 5-18.

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UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series, to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and aquaculture, animal science and agriculture, and teen leadership.

The series opens with a magic show featuring Maine 4-H alumnus and family-friendly entertainer Conrad Cologne.

In addition, this year’s 4-H@UMaine experience for teens will now be offered as one of the learning tracks. These online workshops will highlight University of Maine programs and opportunities, and will be provided by UMaine faculty, staff and students.

The series is free; registration is required. Registration opened June 1 for part one and opens July 6 for part two.

Offline projects that can be completed at home also will be available. Register and find more information at extension.umaine.edu/4h/4-h-summer-learning.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jessy Brainerd at 207-581-3877 or jessica.brainerd@maine.edu.