18 February 2013
Piqua Daily Call • Troy Daily News
Progress 2013
Something for everyone in 4-H Club BY LAURA WILLIS For Civitas Media MIAMI COUNTY — There’s just a little more than a month left to join a club this year and jump in on the dozens of new projects Ohio’s 4-H has to offer. The 2013 club enrollment deadline is March 29. “We want everyone to realize there is something for everyone in 4-H,” said Demetria Woods, Miami County’s Extension Educator of 4-H Youth
Development. The 4-H program is an informal education opportunity for youth ages eight through 18. Additionally, children in grades kindergarten through second can enroll as Cloverbuds. Woods said that the county’s extension office will be working on new ways to market 4H in the community this year. “A goal we have is to discuss more ways to help people learn the variety of projects that 4-H has,”
Woods said. Each year, youth can enroll in one to six projects, which teach valuable skills or invite youth to complete a meaningful task. Woods said that many people are familiar with the livestock projects that 4-H provides for youth, but are unaware of the vast amount of other projects available. “There are over 200 projects,” Wood saids. “There’s finance, cooking projects, cake decorating, fashion leadership and others. The projects teach
life skills. We want to get the word out about all of these.” After a 4-H member chooses a project, they have until mid-July to complete the requirements. The member then attends Project Pride Day and has his or her project judged. Project Pride Day 2013 will be held July 10 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Community members who miss the club enrollment deadline may want to try out a week at 4-H Camp. Dates
for camp are set for 2013. 4-H Junior Camp is June 18-22 for all youth ages 913. Cloverbud Camp is July 18-19 for children ages 5-8. Both camps are held at Indian Hills 4-H Camp in Pleasant Hill. “Camps have workshops, teach values and are fun,” Woods said. Another way to get involved is to attend Miami County’s traditional 4-H BBQ fundraiser. The 2013 date is set for July 22. “One thing that
we want others to know is that we love service,” Woods said. “Our clubs often do service projects. We even have a club that does a service project every month.” Woods said that all the clubs together do a number of different things that can be enjoyable for any young person looking to get involved. “So, come on and join 4H” Woods said. A list of clubs in Miami County can be found at Miami.osu.edu or by calling 440-3945.
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