Membership Monday!
Enroll in 4-H online for a chance to be one of the first 10 to win a prize!
National 4-H WEEK in Charles Mix County
Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week!
Turn It Green Tuesday!
Wear your 4-H apparel today to show your pride! Whether it’s school, football practice, or the grocery store, rock your green!
Paint the Town Green Wednesday! Thankful Thursday! Favorite Project Friday!
Make posters, share pictures, or use window markers to paint the town green with 4-H all around the community!
Thank a 4-H Volunteer, Sponsor, Commissioner, or someone who has made a positive impact on your 4-H experience Send a letter, give them a phone call or say it in person Take a picture with them and send it into the office!
Send a picture of you with your favorite project from this year to the office to be posted on the County 4-H Facebook
95% of youth reported that 4-H has helped them identify things they are good at.
69% of youth reported that they learned about healthy food choices in 4-H.
66% said 4-H helped them see how science can help solve everyday problems.
75% of youth reported that they like helping people in their community.
Charles Mix County 4-H
Mission
South Dakota 4-H enables youth to be engaged in the following:
Partnerships with caring adults
Positive learning environments
Developing their fullest potential
Learning life skills
Values
Throughout the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program, we value:
Youth, families, and communities
Partnerships and coalitions that work for the betterment of youth in our state, and combined strength of local programming in cooperation with the land-grant university, South Dakota State University
Every child’s individuality and uniqueness
Diversity and an inclusive environment that assures all youth access to programming
Caring adults who volunteer to work with, mentor, and teach youth the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Get Involved
Joining 4-H is easy!
You can either visit your local 4-H county office or enroll as a new member online.
As of January 1, potential members must be 5-7 years old in order to become a Cloverbud or 8-18 years old to become a 4-h member.
Charles Mix County 4-H
4-H clubs
If youwouldlike to join4-H,hereare the clubs: Hearty Helpers
MeetthesecondSunday ofthe monthat5pm
Contact: Darci Bultje 6054695668
Community Hardworkers
Meet the Second Sunday of the month
Located in Wagner @ Fire Hall
Contact Jenna Krcil or Cathy Kreeger if interested in joining
Shooting Sports
Contact: Mike Dangel
Junior Leaders
Contact: Extension office
4-H Office
The 4-H office is located in the courthouse on the third floor.
Email: CharlesMix.county@sdstate.edu
Phone Number: 605.487.7666
Facebook page: Charles Mix County 4H
Make sure to give the Face Book page a like to stay up to date on 4-H events!
Opportunities
4-H has something for everyone!
Aerospace & Rocketry
Babysitting
Beef
Clothing
Community Service
Dog
Electric
Entomology
First Aid & Safety
Fishing
Foods & Nutrition
Horse
Horticulture
Judging
Music
Photography
Poultry
Public Speaking
Rabbits
Shooting Sports
Visual Arts
Wood Science
Camps
Trips
And so much more!
Clover Chatter
CHARLES MIX COUNTY
Be sure to start filling out your record book for the 2024-2025 4-H year! As they are due September 30th! Start early and set your goals! Lets have a great year! *There are record book covers in the office for any new member needing one!*
Meetings
Leaders
Association
October 7th @ 4-H Center
Starts at 6:00 pm in Lake Andes
Fair Board
TBD
Clubs
Hearty Helpers
Meet the second Sunday of each month in Lake Andes or Geddes
Community Hardworkers
Meet the second Sunday of each month in Wagner.
