4-H open house set for March 21

Come join Nebraska Extension - Antelope County on March 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the fairgrounds for a 4-H open house, to learn that 4-H has something to offer everyone.

4-H is a community of young people, ages 5-18, who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with community members. 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing approach while working on projects that the youth is interested in.

At the open house, extension personnel will have a variety of activities through the afternoon, while current 4-H members will be showcasing some of their 4-H projects. More than 20 different 4-H projects and opportunities will be showcased.

Another highlight of the afternoon will be an archery shooting sports demonstration. There also will be some live animals that to learn about.

A couple of 4-H clubs will be there to promote membership in a 4-H Club. A 4-H club is a group of 4-H members who get together on a regular basis to have a meeting, work on 4-H projects, participate in fun activities and also perform community service tasks together. 4-H Clubs promote a sense of belonging and are a great place for enhancing those leadership skills for youth.

4-H is an educational program that helps young people develop new skills, explore possible career choices and serve their communities. Youth between the ages of 8 and 18 by Jan. 1 of the current year may join 4-H.

The Clover Kid program is for children age 5 to 7, as of Jan. 1, and features educational projects and activities that are non-competitive. Youth may join a club in their area or may be an independent member. For help in finding a local club contact the Antelope County Extension office.

Those interested in joining 4-H as a youth member or a leader are encouraged to attend the 4-H open house, March 21.

enrollment runs now through April 1. To enroll as a new member, call the Antelope County Extension Office to get enrollment information or go online to http://www.antelope.unl.edu. There will also be laptops set up at the open house so families can enroll in 4-H that afternoon.

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For more information, contact Tessa Hain at [email protected] or call 402-887-5414