University of Wyoming Laramie County Extension office is proud to introduce and offer new workshops, courses, and activities for all age groups and skill levels. n
Don't forget to check back to see what new exciting opportunities get added!4-H National Youth Science Day is an annual initiative inspiring kids everywhere to take an active interest in STEM topics through hands-on learning. Join Laramie County 4-H in participating in this year’s science day activity.
Audience: Youth. Class Fee: Free
- October 24, 2023
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 409
4-H is an informal, practical, learning-by-doing education program for youth. Professional and volunteer staff provide educational projects and activities in animal science, home economics, natural resources, and handcrafts, as well as leadership and citizenship. 4-H is America’s largest out-of-school educational program for youth.
Audience: Families. Class Fee: Free
- Introduction to 4-H
- October 26, 2023
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 409
4-H is an informal, practical, learning-by-doing education program for youth. Professional and volunteer staff provide educational projects and activities in animal science, home economics, natural resources, and handcrafts, as well as leadership and citizenship. 4-H is America’s largest out-of-school educational program for youth.
Audience: Families. Class Fee: Free
- New Family Orientation
- November 28, 2023 & December 5, 2023
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 409
Showcase your decorating talents and submit your gingerbread house to win prizes at this fun competition. Enter as an individual or a team. Sign up now to be notified when registration for this fun contest opens.
Audience: All ages. Class Fee: Free
- December 14, 2023
- Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder, ANB Leadership Center
Want to be well, eat well, and shop well to be a healthier you? Make the commitment to eat healthier by signing up for our free online educational experiences. Participants who complete four unique classes will be eligible for a $25 gift card.
Audience: Adults. Class Fee: Free
Classes will be from 5:45pm to 7:15pm and hosted online.
June 22, 2023: Chicken – A Healthy Protein Choice Across the Globe
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- June 29, 2023: Double-Duty Meals
- Maple Glazed Chicken and Asparagus
- July 6, 2023: Food Label Smarts
- Black Bean Salad and Chicken Tacos
- July 13, 2023: Save It Now, Savor It Later
- Vietnamese Marinated Gilled Chicken with Corn and Avocado Salad
- July 20, 2023: Double-Duty Meals
- Maple Glazed Chicken and Asparagus
- July 27, 2023: Chicken – A Healthy Protein Choice Across the Globe
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- August 10, 2023: Save It Now, Savor It Later
- Vietnamese Marinated Grilled Chicken with Corn and Avocado Salad
- August 17, 2023: Food Label Smarts
- Black Bean Salad and Chicken Tacos
August 24, Bonus Session: Using your Pressure Cooker for Beans & Rice, a Complete Protein
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 417
Active living starts with a single step. Sign up for our free walking program to take that first step in living a more active life.
Audience: Adults and Youth with Adults. Class Fee: Free
- June 8, 15, 22, 19, 2023
- Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
- Location: Cheyenne, WY – Meet Up Location TBD
- July 13, 20, 27, & August 3, 2023
- Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
- Location: Cheyenne, WY – Meet Up Location TBD
- August 1, 15, 22, 29, 2023
- Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Location: Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo, Exact Location TBD
- October 3, 10. 17, 24, 31, 2023
- Time: 12:15pm to 12:45pm
- Location: Cheyenne WY – Meet Up Location TBD
These fun and hands-on workshops will improve your skills in the kitchen.
Audience: Adults and/or Youth 12 and over. Class Fee: See individual classes
- Introduction to Freeze Drying Food
- September 20, 2023
- Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 417
- Fee: Adults $25, Youth $15
- Prep Ahead Pressure Cooking
- October 22, 2023
- Time: 1:30pm to 5:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 417
- Fee: $85 per household (includes 5 meals, 4 servings each to take home and refrigerate/freeze)
- Introduction to Canning
- November 2, 2023, Cranberry Sauce & Apple Sauce/Butter
- December 12, 2023, Citrus & Berries
- Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 417
- Fee: Adults $25, Youth $15
- Introduction to Cookie Decorating
- November 29, 2023
- Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Location: LCCC Pathfinder 417
- Fee: Adults $25, Youth $15
- Introduction to Bread Baking
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 417
- Fee: Adults $25, Youth $15
CNP is a free, income-qualifying, cooking and nutrition education program in Wyoming that can help you cook and eat better for less money. CNP lessons are about helping you make healthy choices on a limited income. All CNP lessons are free and include a CNP cookbook, kitchen tools, a menu planner, and a year-long subscription to the CNP newsletter. Best of all, you can make new friends and have a lot of fun!
To see if you qualify call 307-633-4383 or CLICK HERE
No one was born knowing how to be a good manager. Sign up for one or all of the lunch and learn workshops to learn foundational management skills critical to the success of your organization.
Audience: Adults. Class Fee: $35 per session, includes lunch (Sign up for all 5, get 1 free)
- Time: 11:45am to 1:45pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 419
- Workshops:
- Conflict Management – June 27, 2023
- Giving Feedback – July 25, 2023
- Get More Done with Delegation – August 22, 2023
- Effective Meetings – September 26, 2023
- Facilitation Skills – October 24, 2023
This ten month leadership development and management program for Nonprofit Executive Directors provides in-depth training on Leadership, Board Governance, Financial Management, Leading Organization & Community Change, Managing Employees & Volunteers, Communication Planning, and Fundraising & Grant Writing. Strengthen your management and interpersonal skills while enhancing your confidence to lead your organization in making a positive difference in the community. Who should attend? Nonprofit executive directors or equivalent staff positions.
Audience: Adults. Class Fee: $625, includes tuition, lunch & snacks, and course materials.
- Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 419
- 2nd Thursday of the month, September 2023 through June 2024
- September 14, 2023
- October 12, 2023
- November 9, 2023
- December 14, 2023
- January 11, 2024
- February 8, 2024
- March 14, 2024
- April 18, 2024 (This class will take place on the 3rd Thursday)
- May 9, 2024
- June 13, 2024
This Babysitting Curriculum is designed to help middle school and teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable, and safe babysitter. Youth will also develop “life skill” such as caring, managing resources, decision-making, and communication. Youth learn about the ages and stages of child growth and development, safety, food and nutrition, how to handle emergencies, appropriate activities to implement with children, and the business of babysitting.
Audience: Youth 12-18. Class Fee: $35
- October 26, 2023
- Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Location: LCCC, Pathfinder 409
