By: Devin Ramsey, 4-H and Youth Development Extension Agent
4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation. Kansas 4-H is open to all youth ages 7-18 with an opportunity for youth aged 5-6 to be in Cloverbuds. By joining a local community club you can gain the mentor experience. In which you can learn about the many projects that 4-H provides for youth to learn about. These projects range from rocketry, swine, fiber arts and everything in between.
In the Wild West District the is a total of 10 community clubs. Two in Seward County, five in Stevens County and three in Haskell County. Each of these club meet monthly to conduct business, a program and recreation. The meetings are led by 4-H youth with guidance by adult club leaders.
But what does 4-H stand for?! Well any 4-H’er current or former can tell you that the 4-Hs stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. These H’s are also part of the 4-H Pledge. Which is I pledge my head to clearer thinking my heart to greater loyalty my hands to larger service and my health to better living for my club my community my country and my world.
To learn more about 4-H and how you or your youth could get involved contact any Wild West District Extension Office. Locations are in Liberal, Hugoton and Sublette.
