About 4-H
Ottawa County 4-H Program: Involves 1,460 Ottawa County youth led by 155 adult volunteers. We offer over 200 different 4-H projects. Our 4-H clubs are spread throughout the county and we can help you find one in your area! Ottawa County 4-H is a family affair. Everyone becomes involved in the learning, the business and the fun. Learning To Learn - learning through experience leading Self And Others - working as a team Relating To Others - accepting diversity Communicating With Others - creative expression Planning And Organizing - setting short and long-term goals 4-H'ers learn through experience in various ways: Community involvement - volunteer time to help community needs Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests State & National 4-H Trips - educational and develops leadership skills State 4-H workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups School Enrichment Programs - helps teachers develop the"whole child," not just teach subject matter Cloverbuds allows 5 to 8 year old children to become involved with 4-H on a non-competitive basis
 

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