Extension’s most often recognized or acknowledged youth development program is the 4-H club program. Clubs are an important part of the comprehensive youth development program conducted by the University of Missouri Extension.
In addition, 4-H youth development staff in Missouri work behind the scene with other professionals in the community to better the conditions and climate for families and all youth in the community.
Monroe County 4-H clubs
Cannon Kids Club meets on the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the Monroe City Methodist Church.
Club leader: Jim Burns, 573-735-1274
Eager Beavers Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Paris Library.
Club leader: Laura Long, 660-327-1314
Holliday Horizons Club meets on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holliday School.
Club leader: Amanda Lehenbauer, 573-406-4487
Madison Club meets on the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at Lions Den in Madison.
Club leader: Kayla Doerhoff, 417-720-0169
Mark Twain Club meets pm the first Sunday of every month at 4 p.m.in the winter, or 6 p.m. in the summer, at the Florida Presbyterian Church.
Club leader: Mary DeOrnellis, 573-473-6938
Paris Patriots Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m. at the Paris Methodist Church.
Club leader: Kim Mitchell, 573-819-2303
About 4-H
4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 18, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people learn to meet the diverse challenges of today’s world, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and make positive decisions.