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4-H

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

4-H Camp

Check out the exciting line-up of 4-H Camps at the Lake of the Ozarks Camp Clover Point:

  • 4-H Counselor Camp (ages 14-18)
  • Traditional 4-H Camp (ages 8-13)
  • 4-H Shooting Sports Camp (ages 10-18)
  • 4-H Canine Camp (ages 8-18)

Clubs

Crossroads 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the Cuba Firehouse. Leaders: Lacy Ludwig, lkb3z8@mst.edu or 573-578-8045.

Final Drive 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Interstate Regional Stockyards. Leaders: Vicki Bouse Ladd, vickibouse.ladd@gmail.com or 573-263-4481.

Forest Hill 4-H Club meets at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month at Leasburg Fire Department Annex. Leader: Terri Rowden, terrirowden@gmail.com or 573-259-6869.

Lone Star 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Church of Christ in Cuba. Leader: Susan Mincemeyer, b_greenstreet@yahoo.com or 636-744-2891.

Oak Hill 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at Knights of Columbus (small hall) in Cuba. Leader: Genifer Cape, gencape@gmail.com or 573-259-1857.

Outdoors and More 4-H Club meets at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month at the Crawford County Extension office. Leader: Dana Richter, drichter@misn.com or 573-259-2492.

Prairie 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Amazing Grace Community Church, Highway 19, north of Cuba. Leaders: Alexis Decker, alexisprice0204@gmail.com; Fannie Lea, fannielea57@gmail.com or 573-885-2588.

ShowStock 4-H Club meets at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month at the Knights of Columbus in Cuba. Leader: Jessica Pinnell, jesspinnell84@gmail.com or 573-263-1776.

Wild-n-Free 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Steelville Community Building. Leader: Jay Adams, jay.adams38@yahoo.com or 573-205-4195.

Yadkin Creek 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Steelville Presbyterian Church. Leader: Kim Zeiss, kjzeiss@gmail.com or 573-259-8809.

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.

4-H clubs are open to ages 8 to 18. Clubs meet monthly for group activities and club business. Each club elects officers and has an approved adult leader who supervises club activities. Club members also enroll in projects in their areas of interest.

With projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child. Here are just a few of the opportunities 4-H offers: geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, pets, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening.

Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups and explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows.

Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting your local extension office. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

Young people are welcome to join at any time. The 4-H program year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H. Adult volunteers serve as club or project leaders, help with county or regional events, chair committees and organize fundraisers. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent of the 4-H member to get involved. All volunteers are screened for child abuse and neglect, as well criminal records, before they are accepted and each year thereafter. As a volunteer, University of Missouri Extension will provide you with training so you will be well-prepared and successful as an adult leader. The orientation includes information on 4-H history and the educational framework, the characteristics of age groups, character development and safety.

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