2012-2013 4-H Clubs
Explorers 4-H Club
The Explorers 4-H Club meets the third Thursday of each month, August-May. Connie Young and Cheryl Robinson serve as the Club Leaders. For more information, contact the Jackson County Extension Service at 850-482-9620. This club is at capacity and is not accepting new members at this time.
Chipola 4-H Club is in need of an adult volunteer to serve as the Club Leader. Therefore, this club will be inactive until a new leader can be found.
4-H Cooking Club
April 23 will be the last 4-H Cooking Club meeting for the current 4-H year. If you have not presented a cooking demonstration yet, this will be your last chance to do present. E-mail or call Mr. Ben to let him know you are planning to present. The meeting will be from 3:30-5:00 PM.
Teen Council
The Teen Council will meet January 31, at the Jackson County Extension Service, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Membership is open to you 13-18. Youth must have turned 13 by September 1, 2012.
Country Bumpkins 4-H
Country Bumpkins 4-H Club will hold their monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are usually held at Cypress Park, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Terri Hardin will serve as the Club Leader. For more information, please contact Terri Hardin at 272-3728 or terri.hardin@yahoo.com.
Jackson County 4-H Sewing Club
The 4-H Sewing Club will meet Tuesday, April 23, from 3:30-5:00 PM, at the Jackson County Extension Service. This club is at capacity and is not accepting new members at this time.
Start a 4-H Club in Your Community
Jackson County 4-H needs caring and committed volunteers to lead 4-H Clubs. If you enjoy working with children and would like to learn more about leading a 4-H Club, contact 4-H AGent, Ben Knowles, at 850-482-9620.
Why join a 4-H Club?
Clubs are the foundation of the 4-H program, and offer members opportunities to build leadership and citizenship skills by electing officers, conducting project-related activities, holding business meetings, and working together on community-service projects.
Research shows that youth development programs, like 4-H, play an important and vital role in the lives of young people. According to the finding in the most recent report from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, 4-H youth are:
- 25% more likely to contribute to their families, themselves and their communities
- More likely to envision themselves attending college, as compared to other youth
- 41% less likely to engage in risky or problem behaviors
- More successful with goal-setting and goal-management, as compared to other youth
What do 4-H members do?
Fun and educational activities are planned for each meeting by adult volunteer leaders. Some common activities include camping, fishing, drama presentations, science projects, and horse-related programs.
Project books, field days, talent shows, fairs and contests provide members with opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends.
Who can attend club meetings?
Any youth wanting to participant in 4-H clubs and events must have a current, completed 4-H Enrollment Form on file with the Jackson County 4-H Office.
Depending upon the type of 4-H club, members’ ages may range from 5-18.
Enrollment in Jackson County 4-H is available to all youth between the ages of 5-18, regardless of gender, race, creed, color, religion, or disability.
When do they meet?
Jackson County 4-H clubs meet at least six (6) times per year.
