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What is 4-H?
4-H is a learning-by-doing program for kids.
4-H is the youth development education program for University
of Maine Cooperative Extension. 4-H participants range in age from 5 to 19. (In
order to show in fairs, the minimum age in some
animal clubs is 9.)
4-H is typically organized into 4-H clubs to support members as they take on
"learn-by-doing" projects. On occasion there are members who prefer to work independently with help from
UMaine Extension or clubs. Young people can also become involved in 4-H through 4-H school enrichment programs
and 4-H camps. 4-H teaches young people life skills necessary for success in life.
Growing up with Knox-Lincoln 4-H
The 4-H program in Knox and Lincoln counties continues
to expand the horizons of today’s youth for tomorrow’s world. Through
the 4-H clubs and 4-H activities offered statewide and within the two
counties, 4-H youth gain experience and "life skills" in preparation of
challenges within today’s society.
Our "seasoned" 4-H’ers have become examples to another
generation of "new"4-H’ers. They are inspiring today’s younger 4-H’ers
to "Make the Best Better."
4-H programming is growing along with these youth and
their special interests. Today’s diverse projects include: poultry,
beef, sheep, entomology, llamas and alpacas, goats, horses,
environmental conservation and wise use of resources, leadership and
public speaking, camping and orienteering, snowmobiling, arts and crafts
and computer technology. 4-H in Knox and Lincoln counties is as old as
the Smith-Lever Act of 1912, and as new as today’s youth.
Were you ever in 4-H?
More than 45 million
Americans were! Contact us at 1-800-651-9800. We want to hear from you.
--National
4-H Council |
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10/29/09
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