While the registration period officially opens today, DeWitt County 4-H groups are already meeting to s tart the new year.
That's the message from Kim Gibbons at the University of Illinois Extension office who indicates the new year is a great time for youth to join, but it isn't limited to just the fall, as someone can join at any time.
Joining a club is very easy and Gibbons says a lot of clubs are geared towards the interests of the youth. She notes just because you're in a certain club doesn't mean you can't take on other projects.
Leaders and officers in the clubs plan meetings, projects and community service projects. The big end of year 4-H Fair in DeWitt County is generally the most visible time for 4-H but Gibbons indicates throughout the year very little emphasis is put on the 4-H Fair.
Shooting sports and the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) have really taken off in DeWitt County. Gibbons notes students interested in being a part of those groups don't have to be in 4-H to participate.
To get more information on 4-H and getting into a club, contact the DeWitt County University of Illinois Extension office in DeWitt County at 217-935-5764.
