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About Us
County Impact Statements - Cleveland County
Youth "To Make the Best Better"
4-H provides young people with opportunities for active learning, service,
and fun while in a safe environment under the direction of caring adults. In
1902, 4-H programs began in response to the need for better agricultural
education. Young people were engaged in "learning by doing" activities. Parents
volunteered as leaders. In 1907, the first clubs were begun under USDA
sponsorship.
Through the years, clubs began to add recreation, safety, wildlife
conservation, community improvement, technology, and other activities to their
programs. As in 1902, 4-H’ers today are involved in experiential learning in
projects that are important and of interest to them. Cleveland County has 3
clubs with 21 outstanding youth participants.
In an ongoing effort to expand the Cleveland County 4-H program, summer
workshops were offered to reach additional young people county-wide. Topics
included: Wildlife T-Shirt Printing, Ice Cream in Bag, Sand Art Brownies, Eat a
Bug, Microwave Magic, and Snacks in a Snap.
County-wide activities throughout the year that provide 4-H’ers opportunities
to learn life skills include talks and demonstrations at O’Rama, Broiler BBQ,
bicycle, shooting sports, community projects, and Grasslands Evaluation.
Cleveland County youth also participate in District and State O’Ramas, fairs,
and national competition.
Youth participant enjoys wildlife t-shirt printing at 4-H Summer
Workshop
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Impacts
- 21 youth enrolled in 4-H clubs
- New club started in the Calmer area
- 43 youth participated in 4-H summer workshops
- 40 youth participated in O’Ramas and other competitions:
- 28 at County
- 3 at District
- 5 at State
- 4 at National
- 28 youth participated in Big "B" Day activities
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