Special week a good time to learn about 4-H

It’s been said that 4-H is the best-kept secret in Illinois, and there’s more than a little truth in that statement. Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13.

We know 4-H is a tremendous success story.  We see it in the young people around us – in their growing maturity, poise and self-confidence, as well as in their expanding knowledge of their 4-H projects. Yet, we also know that others in our own communities often are unaware of the wide range of opportunities 4-H provides to youngsters in their own neighborhoods.  It’s a great story that deserves to be told.

The main purpose of 4-H is to provide the opportunity for mental, physical and social growth for young people. The informal education offered by the program supplements the training received in the home, at school and from other youth organizations.

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