4-H and Youth - Conway County

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History of 4-H

1902 - Boys & Girls Clubs
1911 - 4-H name and clover
1914 - Clubs became part of Agricultural Services
1972 - Focus broadened

What is 4-H?

Youth development component of the Cooperative Extension Service
Largest youth serving agency world-wide
Primary purpose is education and youth development

Who can join?

5-19 years old
Cloverbuds
Juniors
Seniors

What do we offer?

Project work

Animal Science
Landscaping
Foods & Nutrition
Crafts
Health & Fitness
Child Development
Photography
Mini-Gardening

Educational Opportunities

Record books
Camps
O’Ramas
Interstate Exchange
National Forums
Work with other organizations

Record Books

Maintain accurate records of contacts, educational experiences, time, money, and energy spent in given areas throughout the year

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Camps

Conservation & nature
ExCEL
Boat Building
State Camp
High Adventure
Co-op Camp
TLC

O-Rama's

County
Bread & Egg
Poultry BBQ
Clothing
Outdoor
Regional
Atkins

State
Fayetteville

Interstate Exchange

Arkansas 4-Hers travel to another state and learn about their 4-H program
Most often to other State O’Ramas
Most often Arkansas 4-H Ambassadors

National Forums

Citizenship… Washington Focus - D.C.
National 4-H Congress - Atlanta
Rural Electric Youth Tour - D.C.
Kansas City 4-H Global Conference - Kansas City

Other Organizations

Cattlemen’s Association
Farm Bureau
Fair Board
FFA
Garden Club
Other church, civic, and developmental organizations

Goals for Conway County 4-H

Teen leader club
Initiate “adopt-a-grandparent”
More publicity for our kids and activities
Increased participation in higher-level opportunities
Implement county-wide officers
Closer relationship with general community

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Conway County 4-H and Youth

Conway County
4-H and Youth