 Learn About 4-H in Eau Claire County
What is 4-H?
4-H is a youth organization of boys and girls, grades K-13,
sharing, doing and learning together in all kinds of projects
and activities.
4-H members are guided by volunteer adult leaders and parents.
Members choose projects that fit their personal interests and
the places where they live. Members run their own club meetings
and make their own decisions. Boys and girls in cities and towns
enjoy 4-H as much as rural kids.
4-H Offers a place to...
- make friends
- develop life skills
- build confidence
- learn about interests beyond school subjects
- gain leadership skills
- strengthen your family
- help your community
What
is a 4-H project?
A project is an area of interest that the 4-H member wants to
learn more about during the year. Resources including: written
materials, media based resources, and project leaders, are avilable
to help you learn about your projects. Eau Claire County offers
more than projects in the following areas:
- Animal Sciences
- Communications & Cultural Arts
- Family, Home & Health
- Mechanical Sciences
- Natural Resources & Environmental Ed
- Plant & Soil Sciences
- Special Projects
A list of projects is at the bottom of this page and a complete
list of projects is available by email from: katy.forsythe@ces.uwex.edu.
What
do you do in 4-H besides work on projects?
4-H members have opportunities to be involved in lots of activities
and events throughout the year. You can enter project work at
the county fair, go to camp, enter speaking, music and drama
competitions, do community service, play basketball, show your
animals, go on trips and participate in fun events with other
members.
All
4-H members
are
eligible
for
awards for their 4-H work.
Who can join 4-H?
4-H is open to all interested youth grades K-13. Kindergarteners,
first and second graders participate in the Cloverbud program
which is designed especially for them. 4-H is open to all youth
without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, or
disability.
What is expected of a 4-H member?
When you join 4-H, you are expected to attend your club's meetings
and enroll in at least one 4-H project. Every 4-H member is encouraged
to prepare a project and demonstration to exhibit at the fair
or club meeting. In August, 4-H members complete a record book
to record their activities for the year.
Parents are a very important part of 4-H. Parents help 4-H members
choose their projects, provide transportation, and encourage
the 4-H'er to do their best. Many parents share their time, skills,
and resources with the entire 4-H club by becoming project or
club leaders. Involved parents make 4-H work and help members
be successful.
How much does it cost?
It costs only $1.50 to join 4-H for the entire year. Individual
4-H clubs may have small dues to pay for their activities. Some
project areas may require small investments for supplies and
equipment.
How many kids are in 4-H?
There are 4-H clubs meeting at locations throughout Eau Claire
county.
How can I join 4-H?
If you want to join a 4-H club, email the Eau Claire County
4-H & Youth Development Agent: katy.forsythe@ces.uwex.edu.
She will help you discover more about 4-H in your area.
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