National 4-H Week is October 2-8, 2022 and coincides with the new 4-H year! Learn by doing with your friends in a fun and safe setting. Do you have a hobby or an interest that you would like to learn about? Photography, stargazing, cake decorating, rocketry, sewing, etc.… Do you enjoy being with yourfriends?Joina4-Hclubwhereyoucanlearnaboutyour interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community.

4-H Clubs are both general in nature where 4-Hers learn aboutmanydifferenttopicsandworktogethertosharetheir learning. They can also be focused on topics the include chef clubs, gardening, flowers, robotics, poultry, horses, computers, and many others. The limit is your imagination.

4-H clubs have regular meetings and officers, but that is justthestart.4-Hmembersgetinvolvedintheircommunities as volunteers and youth leaders. They learn new things by completing dozens of different kinds of projects, they go on trips, have parties, host international students, participate in local government, experiment with science, make art, go to camp or take care of an animal.

The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical “learn by doing” experiences encourage youth to experiment, innovate and think independently. 4-H gives you a chance to try a lot of things that might help you decide on a career or a life-long hobby. For example, you can explore:

• Arts: Express yourself by drawing, painting and sculpting, shooting photos, making videos, acting, singing or writing.

• Animals: If you love animals, 4-H has projects for you, whether it's dogs and cats or cows and horses.

• Citizenship: Plan and carry out a community service project with your 4-H friends.

• Clothing: Fashion is fun. Create your own style, while you stick to your budget.

• Computers: You can learn to use new software or design your own website.

• Environment: 4-H can take you outside to learn about wetlands and wildlife or to plant a garden.

The list seems almost endless. With so many choices, 4-H is what you want it to be.

Join the Bon Homme 4-H community today. We have the TaborPioneers,TyndallCleverClovers,AvonSweetClovers, Jr Leaders, Shooting Sports, 4-H Jr Gardeners Club and Horse Club to choose from. To learn how to become a 4-H member, leader or volunteer, contact the Bon Homme County Extension office at 589-3531 or bonhomme@sdstate.edu.