Get Involved in Penobscot County 4-H Youth Development
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How to Get Involved
Enrolled 4-H youth have the opportunity to enroll as an Independent 4-H Member, join a traditional 4-H Club, or a 4-H SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club. All enrolled 4-H members are eligible to participate in any county, state, and nationwide 4-H events throughout the year.
4-H Clubs
A 4-H club is comprised of youth members, led by an adult, with a planned program that is carried on throughout all or most of the year. 4-H Clubs may meet in any location and typically have elected youth officers and a set of rules approved by the membership to govern the club. 4-H Clubs can focus on any topic ranging from raising animals to building robots and everything in between.
Find a 4-H Club for you.
Special Interest/Short-Term Programs
The 4-H SPIN Club is a club where four or more young people ages 9-18 gather with a volunteer and, for at least six sessions, learn about a selected topic of interest. Topics vary according to the volunteer’s expertise, and can include the natural world, heritage arts, science and technology, photography, music, gardening, shooting sports, and more.
Independent
Independent 4-H members typically work on a 4-H project at home, at school, or after school. They are mentored by parents, teachers, and/or a 4-H Volunteer. This option offers flexibility and independence since youth are not required to meet in a club setting.
Independent membership is a great choice for youth who do not have the option to join a club (due to distance, interest, etc).
Camp and Learning Centers
There are four 4-H Camp & Learning Centers in Maine: Bryant Pond, Tanglewood, Blueberry Cove, and Greenland Point. Scholarships are offered to enrolled Penobscot County 4-H youth to attend camp in the summer. However, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to attend camp.
Volunteer
If you are an adult who is interested in sharing your passion for a topic or skill, consider volunteering with 4-H! Volunteer opportunities are designed to work with your schedule.
Contact Us
For more information about the Penobscot County 4-H Program and clubs, please contact the Extension office by phone at 207.942.7396 or one of the Penobscot County 4-H staff directly. Emily Bishop, emily.pigeon@maine.edu Community Education Assistant. Wendy Robertson, wendy.robertson@maine.edu, Administrative Specialist.
You can also complete this interest form and we will contact you!