Families interested in learning more about 4-H are invited to attend the Discover 4-H Open House on Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rolland Lewis Community Building in Mt. Vernon.
This free, come-and-go event is designed for youth and families who want to explore everything 4-H has to offer. Participants can visit interactive activity stations highlighting some of the program's most popular project areas, including STEM, animal science, agriculture, nature and environmental education, and creative arts.
Whether youth are interested in science experiments, caring for animals, exploring the outdoors, developing leadership skills, or creating hands-on projects, 4-H offers opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with others while having fun.
Current 4-H members are encouraged to invite a friend to attend. Members who bring a guest will be entered into a prize drawing.
"Not sure what 4-H is? Come find out!" Organizers invite families to bring their curiosity and discover the many experiences available through the 4-H program.
The event is open to all youth and their families. No registration is required.
Event Details
Discover 4-H Open House
Date: November 20
Time: 5-7 p.m. (come and go)
Location: Rolland Lewis Community Building, Mt. Vernon
Cost: Free
Who Can Attend: All youth and their families
For more information, contact the local Extension office at 618-242-0780.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.