The Lake County 4-H Program uses a variety of approaches to provide educational experiences for youth, one of those experiences is the 4-H Lake County Council. Officers in the 4-H Lake County Council are elected 4-H members who… Read More
Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. Youth… Read More
Summer is here! While children look forward to being out of school, parents are left grasping for ways to keep their children occupied. Summer activity expenses can quickly add up but there are plenty of free or inexpensive… Read More
Showing livestock at the Lake County Fair is an important part of youth development. Youth learn and develop many life skills as they complete their livestock project at the fair and compete amongst their peers. Dominique Palka, Alexander… Read More
Summer is almost here and Lake County 4-H youth are anticipating going to 4-H summer camp. Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to the youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association, the camp provides children with… Read More
Youth are the future, which makes teaching them about the environment and their relationship to nature a top priority for educators. Those who learn about the importance of environmental stewardship can have positive impacts on local, state, national,… Read More
In the 2017-2018 year, over 100 youth participated in the poultry project in Lake County 4-H. Youth involved in the poultry project gain valuable life skills that will help them become successful, contributing members of society. Responsibility Responsibility… Read More
The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults within the farming community were not educated regarding new agricultural development in the late 1800’s. In fact, many farmers did not want to accept or attempt using new agricultural… Read More
The Kick-Off party was a lot of fun. There were nine clubs with booths, each club represented a different country that fit with the 4-H theme for the year “4-H Around the World.” Each club showcased the unique… Read More
August 25, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. The 2018-2019 4-H Kick-off Party starts the upcoming 4-H year showcasing Lake County’s 4-H clubs. It is an interactive event with a scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, and family oriented activities. This… Read More
