Join the Bon Homme 4-H community today. To learn more about 4-H and how to become a 4-H member, leader or volunteer, join us at our Ice Cream Social at the 4-H Center in Tyndall on Thursday, October 7th from 7-8 pm or contact the Bon Homme County Extension office at 589-3531 or bonhomme@ sdstate.edu. Everyone is welcome to attend! Hope to see you there!

National 4-H Week is October 3-9, 2021. 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, model trains, remote control airplanes, knitting, etc.… Do you enjoy being with your friends? Join a 4-H club where you can learn about your interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community.

4-H Clubs are both general in nature where 4-Hers learn about many different topics and work together to share their learning. They can also be focused on topics the include chef clubs, gardening, flowers, robotics, astronomy, horses, computers, and many others. The limit is your imagination.

4-H clubs have regular meetings and officers, but that is just the start. 4-H members get involved in their communities as volunteers and youth leaders. They learn new things by completing dozens of different kinds of projects, they go on trips, have parties, can 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 encourages 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.