ROCHELLE, Ill.— Ogle County 4‑H is inviting local youth, ages 8 to 18, to take part in a new cultural education program, the 4‑H World Explorers SPecial INterest (SPIN) Club, beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library, 619 4th Ave., Rochelle.
The club will meet weekly on Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, and 22, offering participants the chance to “travel” to a different country each session. Youth will receive a stamp in their personal passport booklet at every destination, creating a keepsake of their global journey.
The program is open to all youth ages 8 to 18, regardless of 4‑H membership. Activities will focus on hands‑on learning, cultural exploration, and building an understanding of the unique differences among countries worldwide. The World Explorers SPIN Club aims to help youth broaden their global awareness through interactive activities and guided discovery. Each session highlights cultural traditions, geography, and the characteristics that make each country unique.
The cost to participate is $10 for 4‑H members and $30 for non‑members. 4‑H members may register through ZSuite Events. Non‑4‑H youth may register by calling Program Coordinator Jen Robinson at 815‑732‑2191 or emailing jendr84@illinois.edu.
For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815‑732‑2191.
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.