A Club for Kids and the Whole Family

Aliesa Woods - District Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Agent

   Looking for an activity that involves the whole family? Do you want your children to learn leadership, communication skills, and cooperation? Then 4-H could be for you! 4-H teaches kids from all backgrounds how to become well rounded individuals.

     Enrollment is now open for kids ages 7-18. Clubs are groups of families and volunteers who meet monthly. At meetings, members share their projects, plan community service activities and learn to make decisions.

   4-H is built in a belief in the power of young people, that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around them. The organization provides the kinds of experiences to grow into true leaders. 

   In Kansas, more than 86,000 youth participate in the 4-H program through hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and citizenship. 4-H clubs have evolved to include special interest (SPIN) clubs focusing only on a particular project, in-school enrichment programs and after-school programs.

   There are 16 clubs in the Post Rock District. To find one near you visit
http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/4-h/join/