What is a 4-H Escape, and how can I sign up? – #AskUConnExtension

August 4, 2021

This week, we put the #AskUConnExtension Showcase spotlight on “4-H Escape,” a UConn 4-H program connecting and teaching students and campers across CT.
To learn more and start your escape room journey, check out 4-h-escape.extension.uconn.edu
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Text: This summer, stay connected with 4-H and try your luck at one of their online escape rooms! UConn 4-H is excited to offer “4-H Escape,” a library of virtual escape rooms and puzzles for families and students to enjoy.
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Text: Escape rooms were first introduced to the program at the Middlesex County 4-H in 2019. Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has made virtual escape room opportunities an extremely important activity for the program, with demand skyrocketing. Marc Cournoyer, a member of the 4-H team, says: “These activities help youth build skills in creative thinking, problem solving and retention of key concepts through the use of gamification. Kids are learning through play.”
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Text: Escape rooms are not only educational, but they are extremely fun skill-building exercises. Currently, 4-H Escape offers escape rooms in different subjects, such as “The Secret Clover Quest,” “Life on the Farm,” and “Under the Sea.” These activities are available to the public, and are just waiting to be solved!