The youth of today will determine the leaders and citizens of the future, not only for Texas, but for the nation and the world.
The 4-H program is the answer to achieve this goal.
4-H is learning by doing and is available to all boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grades, from urban, suburban and rural areas.
First, an adult leader brings together youth that have common interests.
Second, the youth choose one or more projects. Projects are chosen from among 100 project areas offered.
Third, the group enrolls as a club, and fourth meets together to learn and have fun.
Clubs can explore 4-H activities, events, and trips. In 4-H, there are events happening all year round.
The 4-H program is a great way to involve all the family because 4-H is for all youth and adults.
The 4-H membership includes:
• Grades K-2, Clover Kids (limited activities).
• Grades 3-5, juniors.
• Grades 6-8, intermediates.
• Grades 9-12, seniors.
‘New Year’ ahead
The new 4-H year starts Sept. 1.
All 4-H members, Clover Kids, and adult volunteers who enrolled last year will have to re-enroll for the 2020-2021 year.
To enroll, please visit our website: www.join4h.com.
Adults are $10 to join, which includes screening. ‘
Members will pay a $25 participation each and it’s free for Clover Kids (ages 5-8)
After you have enrolled, the next step is to go to your club meetings each month and read the weekly 4-H Blasts.
4-H Weekly Blasts are posted on the Milam 4-H Facebook page, 4-H webpage (join4h.com), and sent via email to 4-H members and leaders.
This will provide you with all the opportunities that are available in the 4-H program.
You can pick and choose what activities and projects to be a part of. The 4-H program gives you the freedom to choose what you want to do.
Remember to get your 4-H member enrolled for the new 4-H year.
He or she is required to be a member before they enter any show or competition.
Challenging year
This year has been challenging with COVID-19.
We will be working with club managers to publicize 4-H meetings this year on 4-H Blasts, 4-H Facebook and on the website.
We do not know the meeting dates as of now and if they will be face to face or virtual.
We will again post those on the places above when we receive that information
No matter what, 4-H will keep going and will be as awesome as before.
The 4-H program is such a fun and exciting organization for children to do and we try to provide plenty of opportunities for you to pick from.
Let your youth experience what 4-H can offer them. It will be worth your time and effort.
Info, resources
For information and resources on these great 4-H related activities, please go to the website or Facebook page. www.join4-h.com or www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH.
For more information about Milam County 4-H, please call the Milam County Extension Office at 254-697-7045.
You can also email Micah Holcombe, FCS agent, at mlholcombe@ag.tamu.edu or Floyd Ingram, ag agent, at Floyd.Ingram@ag.tamu.edu.
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