MADISON - Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development will spend 2014 celebrating 100 years of youth development programming.
Since 1914, Wisconsin 4-H has helped youth grow the leadership, critical thinking and communications skills necessary to be successful in a constantly changing world. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is part of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and 4-H programs are delivered in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and federal, state and local governments. 4-H has its roots in youth corn and agriculture clubs, which helped researchers at the UW-Extension, share the latest agriculture developments with farmers by teaching their children.
Just seven youth attended the first 4-H club meeting in Walworth County on Oct. 30, 1914. Today, more than 35,000 youth are enrolled as community club members, and nearly 50,000 young people are involved in 4-H through in-school and after-school clubs, day camps, mentoring programs and other opportunities. All Wisconsin 4-H programs are supported by the hard work of more than 20,000 youth and adult volunteers. Wisconsin 4-H programs continue to emphasize lifelong learning and a strong connection with the University of Wisconsin, and programs are available for all interests including science, technology, engineering and math; agriculture and animal science; arts and communications; leadership; healthy living; and international exchange.
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development will celebrate the Centennial with a few statewide events throughout the year: Wisconsin 4-H Day at the Capitol will be March 19; April will be Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Service Month; and Aug. 5 is Wisconsin 4-H Day at the State Fair.
County 4-H programs will also celebrate the Wisconsin 4-H Centennial at local events throughout the year. For a calendar of events in the area, visit blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hcentennial. For more information, contact Alissa Grenawalt, Green County 4-H and youth development agent, at 608-328-9440 or alissa.grenawalt@ces.uwex.edu.
Since 1914, Wisconsin 4-H has helped youth grow the leadership, critical thinking and communications skills necessary to be successful in a constantly changing world. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is part of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and 4-H programs are delivered in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and federal, state and local governments. 4-H has its roots in youth corn and agriculture clubs, which helped researchers at the UW-Extension, share the latest agriculture developments with farmers by teaching their children.
Just seven youth attended the first 4-H club meeting in Walworth County on Oct. 30, 1914. Today, more than 35,000 youth are enrolled as community club members, and nearly 50,000 young people are involved in 4-H through in-school and after-school clubs, day camps, mentoring programs and other opportunities. All Wisconsin 4-H programs are supported by the hard work of more than 20,000 youth and adult volunteers. Wisconsin 4-H programs continue to emphasize lifelong learning and a strong connection with the University of Wisconsin, and programs are available for all interests including science, technology, engineering and math; agriculture and animal science; arts and communications; leadership; healthy living; and international exchange.
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development will celebrate the Centennial with a few statewide events throughout the year: Wisconsin 4-H Day at the Capitol will be March 19; April will be Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Service Month; and Aug. 5 is Wisconsin 4-H Day at the State Fair.
County 4-H programs will also celebrate the Wisconsin 4-H Centennial at local events throughout the year. For a calendar of events in the area, visit blogs.ces.uwex.edu/4hcentennial. For more information, contact Alissa Grenawalt, Green County 4-H and youth development agent, at 608-328-9440 or alissa.grenawalt@ces.uwex.edu.