Celebrating National 4-H Week

For more than 103 years, the 4-H Youth Development Program of Tennessee has been engaging youth in activities that help develop skills for a lifetime. These skills range from communication to community service and from goal setting to leadership. Regardless of the skill learned, the benefit gathered from a young person participating in the 4-H Program is priceless.

The 4-H program is a nationwide youth development program that has more than 6.5 million youth involved in it annually. Tennessee 4-H involves 194,000 youth members and more than 7,000 volunteers working together to deliver the more than 26 projects and numerous educational opportunities and events offered annually through the program. Jefferson County has 4-H Clubs in all the elementary schools and afterschool opportunities for 6th-12 grade students. There is a new homeschool 4-H Club starting soon.

Youth members can participate in a variety of projects in the areas of technology, human sciences, animals and household pets, science and engineering, natural resources and wildlife. Beyond the excitement of learning something new through a project, youth have the opportunity to participate in leadership conferences and camps, become involved in their community through service, and meet new friends in a safe and comfortable setting. A young person’s experience in 4-H makes a difference for a lifetime by allowing them to grow and appreciate the importance of being a good citizen, a strong leader and a person of character.

If you would like to learn more about 4-H, or have a family member join 4-H, please contact the Sarah Vaden or Brenda Porter at 865-397-2969 or email svaden@utk.edu. You may also like us on Facebook- Jefferson County 4-H.