2024 Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct 2024 Page 7 being the chapter's secretary last year, she was able to learn leadership and organizational skills, take minutes and record attendance, set up demonstrations, help with building a veteran’s home, and other community service activities. However, she said without doubt that her confidence in herself and recognizing her abilities has increased, learning how to use her voice and the experience of trying new things is the highest on her list as to why she looks forward to being involved every year. But, 4-H isn’t only about showing animals, like most rural kids around Logan County are known for, it is more about having fun, exploring interests, building leadership skills, connecting and making new friendships, mentors, and future employers. While 4-H may have started in rural America, today 4-H Clubs are in all cities, suburbs, towns, and neighborhoods. Clubs are easy to start. All that is needed is an adult volunteer and five kids who agree to meet at least six times during the year. Here in Illinois, one in every 14 kids participates in a 4-H club, with the year beginning on September 1st. Whatever the age the student is on that date will determine how you join. The 5-7-year-olds are placed in the Cloverbud Club, which has activities that are age-appropriate and help them get excited and prepared for the older 4-H Clubs and activities. Ages 8-18 will be enrolled in the 4-H Club which banks on a variety of ages to teach, grow, and mentor others. Some 4-H Clubs focus on a single topic, while others allow youth to choose from dozens of projects to learn about. Continued --
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