Home School 4-H Club meets Oct. 6

If your child is currently home schooled and you are looking to enhance your current curriculum while providing an opportunity for leadership and teamwork then the Home School 4-H Club should be just what you are looking for.

The Home School Club will meet at the University of Tennessee Extension office the first Thursday of each month. The first organizational meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. At this meeting we will elect officers for the upcoming school year and discuss the numerous activities that will occur throughout the year. To be enrolled in 4-H the child must be between the ages of 9-19 and currently be enrolled in the fourth grade or higher. Warren County currently has a 4-H club membership of 1,993 with 101 established 4-H clubs.

4-H meets six times a year on a monthly basis and is offered free through the University of Tennessee Extension. The Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Being a 4-H member is a great way to develop leadership skills, public speaking and provides an opportunity for service learning.

Preparing young people to become responsible, capable and involved leaders and citizens of Tennessee and the nation is the goal of the 4-H program. The goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices and form positive attitudes—values young people will rely on throughout their lives. Tennessee 4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities.

“Learning by doing” through hands-on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is a family affair. This includes the parent-child relationship and the extended family of community and state. It is a unique blend of government, private business and volunteers working together to broaden the horizons of Tennessee’s young people. 4-H is fun for both child and adult. 4-H is for YOUth! If you would like more information on the 4-H program, call 473-8484 and speak to 4-H Agents Jamie Harris or Michael Barry.