2018 4-H Winter Newsletter
Sewing Program
The 4-H Sewing Program has been going on for more than 20 years. A free program teaching children 9 - 18 how to sew. Students are assigned a teacher and a machine and make clothing which they model in our spring fashion show.The program starts on Wednesday, January 17th and meets every Mon. and Weds. from 3:30 - 5:00, until March 23rd. Registration is first come first serve, space is limited and classes fill quickly. This program does require a time commitment so please don't sign up if you have other activities on those days during that time frame.
4-H Teen Council
Teen Council was busy in 2017, with lots of planning, field trips, workshops and community service projects. This years officers are; Anastasia Ballard, President, Sabrina Ballard, Vice President, Katelyn Ruff, Reporter and Savannah Greene, Treasurer. We are always looking for new members age 12 - 18. Teen Council will meet the 3rd Friday of the month, from 3:30-5:00 at the 4-H Center from January - May.
Kid's Food, Fun and Fitness
This six week program will teach kids ages 8 - 11 healthy eating and active living.Program starts on Tuesday January 23 and will run every Tuesday through February 27. Taking place at the Extension Office from 3:30 - 5:00. Fee $5.00
Shooting Sports Education Program
This program trains youth to handle and shoot firearms safely. It teaches leadership and responsibility in a non-formal environment while offering fun activities for youth ages 9 & up. Archery and rifle are the two disciplines that will be taught. We will meet at the Extension office Thursdays starting March 1st - March 29th from 3:30 - 5:00. Youth do not have to have equipment to participate.
Public Speaking/Presentation Training
Speaking is an important skill that all people should be comfortable with, however, most are not. Training kids at a young age to speak in public is a skill that wil benefit them the rest of their lives. Our program teaches youth how to collect their information and present it in a fun, logical way. Program starts Tuesday, March 27th at the Extension office from 3:30 - 5:00 and runs till May when we hold a county presentation day. Youth can then go on to district and state with their presentation.
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