In Texas, as everywhere, our youth are our future. Oh, how we strive to develop and encourage hard work and dedication of our youth.
The youth 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.
• What is 4-H?
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
First, an adult leader brings together youth that have common interests. Second, youth choose one
Second, 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.
• Who is 4-H for?
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; and grades 9-12, seniors.
• What is a 4-H Club? These are the tradition
These are the traditional clubs that have been, and will continue to be, the basic unit and foundation of the 4-H program.
Clubs may be organized on a project basis or on a community basis. In a project club, all members of about the same age work on the same project area together.
A community club includes a larger number of members of various ages who work on a variety of projects in a neighborhood or community.
Milam County has six 4-H clubs, five are community clubs and 1 is the shooting sports project club. Our community clubs are
Our community clubs are Cameron, Gause, Milano, Rockdale, Thorndale.
• How do I get information about Milam County 4-H?
We have a great website full of information on how to join: www.join4h.com or you can always come by our extension office and we have a new family guide for all new 4-H families.
We also have a 4-H Facebook page: Milam County 4-H: https://www.facebook. com/milamcountyfourH.
• How do I enroll or re-enroll into 4-H?
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 (will include screening), members will pay a $25 participation fee per member, and Clover Kids (age 5-8) will be free.
• What do I do next?
After you have enrolled, the next step is to go to your club meetings each month and read the weekly 4-H newsletters.
This will provide you with all the opportunities that are available in 4-H.
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. The 4-H program is such a
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.
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