2008-09 Prince William 4-H Clubs All 4-H activities are designed for learning by doing,  but they are also designed to be FUN!   4-H Club Web Pages Click here for the Nokesville 4-H Club Web page Click here for the Trigger Time 4-H Club Web page What is a 4-H club and how do I join? You may think 4-H is for children who live on farms. That was true in the past, but there are 4-H clubs in every part of the country--in rural areas, in suburban neighborhoods and in cities! Youth join 4-H because it provides opportunities to work and play with friends, to learn and do interesting things, and to develop skills they'll use for the rest of their lives. A 4-H club is an organized group of youth (ages 5-19) with elected officers and a planned program that is conducted throughout the year. Clubs are led by volunteer leaders and may focus on one or more project areas. Club officers conduct monthly organizational meetings using parliamentary procedures. Members participate in a variety of learning experiences in their organizational meeting and project meetings. There is emphasis on community service and learning leadership skills. All clubs are focused on positive youth development. 4-H Cloverbud Clubs are designed for children ages 5-8. In a Cloverbud Club, there is great emphasis on parent involvement and support. Groups are led by adult volunteers and focus on learning-by-doing curriculum. These clubs are small and conduct non-competitive activities. Participating members are encouraged to develop and progress at their own speed.: When and where do 4-H clubs meet? Clubs meet in homes, conference rooms, schools or churches. Some clubs meet during the day and others meet in the evening. Some meet on weekdays and others meet on the weekend. Almost every area of Prince William County has a 4-H club. A club usually has one club meeting and one project meeting or activity each month. New members can join any time during the year. Some clubs meet all year round, while others do not hold regular meetings after the school year ends. What do 4-H members do? 4-H club members learn by doing! Club members learn by completing 4-H projects. There are project books that interest youth in a wide variety of topics such as animals, cooking, sewing, technology, plants, the arts, the environment, and woodworking. The list goes on and on. In a 4-H Club, kids can participate in 4-H projects, community service projects, contests, conferences, camps and events sponsored by the county, district, state and national 4-H organizations. A 4-H'er can look forward to new and different 4-H experiences as he or she gets older. Now, are you ready to join? Call the 4-H office in Prince William County (703-792-6286), or e-mail us and we will tell you about the club nearest you. We will provide a leader's name, phone number and information about the club. If you don't live near a club, let's start one in your area! You may have several friends who would like to join and one or two adults who would volunteer to lead your club. Contact our office; new volunteer 4-H leaders will be provided with all the information and training they need.