BOONE, Iowa — Ricochet 1: An Extreme Leadership Adventure for 5th through 8th grade youth is scheduled for June 17 and 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, at the Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place in Ames. Family members are invited to a closing celebration at 4:00 p.m. June 18.
The name “Ricochet” simply means that youth never know when a leadership opportunity will come their way. Mysterious Paper, Zoo-sertive, Helium Stick, Siamese Feet, and Group Juggling are some of the fun activities that will help participants explore leadership attitudes, leadership information, communication skills, decision-making skills and stress management skills. A panel of community members will share how they developed leadership skills and how they are leaders in their communities. Ricochet participants will use what they learn to identify a community need and develop a service project to address the need. Ricochet is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Youth Development Program.
Registration information is available at www.extension.iastate.edu/boone. Registration is limited to 25 youth. The fee is $45 and register deadline is June 12. Address questions to Annette Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach, Boone County at 515-432-3882 or annbrown@iastate.edu or Mary Wilkins, ISU Extension and Outreach, Story County at 515-382-6551 or mwilkins@iastate.edu.
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Boone County
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