University of Minnesota Extension

Minnesota 4-H


Clowning Project

Learn the history of classic American clown characters, and the basic skills and tools for clowning. As you do, you'll put together a clown kit of props, wigs, makeup, and scripts. Then it's show time!

Clowning

State & regional rvents

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Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In

Minnesota 4-H Arts-In is an eight-day intensive arts experience, as they prepare a musical to perform during the Minnesota State Fair. Youth gain experiences in performing arts, including singing, dancing, acting, instrumental accompaniment, costume design, set construction and technical work. Each year, 4-H State Arts-In youth perform at least 40 shows to 12,000 audience members in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds.

Participants continue to work on goals while putting on several daily performances, and play leadership roles for 4-H members and act as representatives for 4-H Building visitors. More info.

4-H Share the Fun State Fair Showcase

Youth from counties prepare and perform a play, dance, musical, or other act. Each county nominates one group to perform at the State Fair. More info.

Minnesota State Fair

4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.

 

Clowning project resources

Theatre Arts 1 - Play the Role

Theatre Arts 1 - Play the Role
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Theatre Arts 2 - Becoming a Puppeteer!

Theatre Arts 2 - Becoming a Puppeteer!
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Theatre Arts 3 - Setting the Stage!

Theatre Arts 3 - Setting the Stage!
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)


Project Evaluation Sheet

Clowning PLUS (41 K PDF)



4-H Youth Record Keeping

Project leader resources


 

Project meeting outlines

Project Meeting Outlines Lesson plans to be used with youth.
Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF)


Share the Fun (42 K PDF)

 

Clover Update

 

Scholarships & grants

You may qualify for funding for your 4-H project, your club or your university studies. Learn more.