Walworth County 4-H is hosting a Back-to-4-H Night to give families an opportunity to learn about the organization if it it’s a good fit for the kids and family.
The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. The free, fun, open house style event will offer parents and children the opportunity to sample 4-H through a variety of hands-on activities related to arts and crafts, food preservation, wildlife, horticulture, and more.
Participants can meet some new animal friends, including cavies, poultry, sheep, cats and even a horse. Kids can test their aim and learn all about 4-H shooting sports opportunities at the Shooting Sports Alley.
Meet with youth and adults who are already a part of the program and learn about 4-H fun, friends, projects, meetings and more.
Participation is absolutely free. Registration is not required, but the first 15 families who register by Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. will receive a special participation prize at the door.
For more information, or to register, call the Walworth County UW-Extension Office at 262-741-4951 or email deborah.burkman@wisc.edu.
The event location is in the SE corner of the fairgrounds. A Spanish language interpreter will be present throughout the event.
4-H is a Positive Youth Development program of UW-Madison Division of Extension. Participation is open to all youth in grades 5K through 13. 4-H clubs meet monthly to talk business, do activities, plan community service efforts, and enjoy member talks and demonstrations. 4-H members work with their project leaders and families to pursue and complete their individual projects. There are 79 project areas available from which to choose. Learn more about Walworth County 4-H at walworth.extension.wisc.edu. The new 4-H program year is starting now, so this is the perfect time to join in the fun.
An EEO Affirmative Action employer, UW-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title VI, Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Those in need of reasonable accommodations to participate in Back-to-4-H Night or the program overall, may call 262-741-4951.
