PORTAGE COUNTY 4-H
Portage County Cooperative Extension 4-H programs give young people a chance to learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and contribute to their communities. 4-H Youth Development faculty and staff create real-world experiences that teach leadership and citizenship skills.
Mission: To provide Portage County youth opportunities
for personal growth and to encourage the positive development
of youth, families and communities.
4-H is...
- A chance for families to work together at setting, implementing,
and following through on goal
- An outreach educational program for youth, both boys and
girls
- Open to all youth, kindergarten through the Grade 13
Members: 4-H members participate in a club and
enroll in projects. They keep records of their project work,
give demonstrations
and talks, attend project training and exhibit their work at
the Amherst and Rosholt Fairs. They may also attend camps and
workshops,
take part in other community development work, exhibit at the
state fair, participate in trips and county conportages, and
get involved
in youth development activities.
4-H is open to all youth regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, marital or parental status.
STAFF
If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development
in Portage County, please contact:
Connie Creighton
Portage County - UW Extension
Courthouse Annex Building
1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481-2947
Phone: 715-346-1316
Fax: 715-346-1323
Email: connie.creighton@ces.uwex.edu
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