(Atlantic) Youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H during National 4-H Week October 6th through the 12th.
Cass County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers and highlighting the remarkable young people in the community who work to positively impact those around them. Katie Bateman, County Youth Coordinator with Cass County Extension, said each day of the week is a different theme.
Monday is “Memory Monday”. Giving Tuesday is happening from Noon on Tuesday to noon on Wednesday.
Bateman said you will see a lot of green around the community on Wednesday as 4-Hers are wearing their uniforms; Thursday is “Throwback Thursday”; Friday is “Fair Friday”; on Saturday they will be saying Thank You; and they end National 4-H Week on Sunday, October 13th with 4-H Fall Fest.
The 2024 National 4-H Week theme is Beyond Ready, which celebrates the program’s dedication to building a generation equipped for the future while being met where they are today. This year, 4-H is focused on helping youth be ready to lead, ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to conquer.
In Cass County, more than 300 4-H youth and 50 volunteers from the community are involved in 4-H.
For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. For more information on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, please contact the Cass County Extension office or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h.
(Top Photo: Oliver Becker of Union Leaders 4-H Club talks to youth at the Anita Public Library about his chickens.)
