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 3:30 pm in Monroe City.
Club leader: Jim Burns, 573-629-9054
Eager Beavers Club meets meets on first Sundays in Paris.
Club leader: Laura Long, 660-327-3411
Holliday Horizons Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Holliday School.
Club leader: Amanda Lehenbauer, 573-406-4487
Madison Club meets on the second Sunday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Madison.
Club leader: Danielle Burkit, 573-540-8798
Mark Twain Club meets pm the first Sunday of every month at 4 p.m.in the winter, or 6:00 p.m. in the summer, at the Florida Presbyterian Church.
Club leader: Mary DeOrnellis, 573-473-6938
Paris Patriots Club meets on the second Sunday of every month at 4:00 p.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.
