Was a 4-H program helpful to you growing up?
#62
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYS Finger Lakes Region
Posts: 1,178
I loved 4-H and believe it was an early discovery of the things I truly love to do. The children of today NEED to learn all of those qualities, but adults don't make those decisions today;"it doesn't fit today's lifestyle," seems to be the accepted way.
#63
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cheyenne, Wy.
Posts: 200
4-H was not offered in our area but Girl Scouts were and it was much different then, than it is today. 10 yrs in Scouts, a couple yrs of being a camp counselor and many yrs as a leaders helped me be the person I am today--I'm sure like 4-H did for you.
#65
I was poor, but my neighbors had a farm. The kids were twins and older than me but they let me play with them.Their mother was a 4-H leader. They taught me to muck the cow stalls, wash the cows for the fair, and lead a cow on a rope, They also encouraged me to be in 4-H. So I was. Their mother taught me to sew and was a model of a feminine, capable, confident homemaker. I was six of seven children and did not receive much nurturing at my house, but this family made a huge difference in my life perspective. Thank you Cousineau's of Rhode Island wherever you are.
#66
Oh yes! 4-H was very big in the little town I grew up in. I was a junior member at age 9 and continued in 4-H until I was 21. My very first sewing project was a laundry bag, which led up to making lined suits, coats, formals. 4-H was a wonderful way to meet other kids and compete at fairs. A very wholesome upbringing. I made all my kids clothes while they were growing up but now I am just concentrating on my new love of quilting.
#70
Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 51
Like others on this board I was in 4-H, as was my husband, and my sons. I have been a 4-H volunteer and I still am a 4-H judge. 4-H is one of the best youth development programs around. 4-H is not just the county fair, though that is often the favorite aspect.
Not only do the youth learn project areas, they learn public speaking, Parlimentary procedures, builds confidence, they learn to rationalize their choices, demonstrations, how to talk to the judges, teaches responsibility, and the 4-Her often mentors the younger 4-Her's and youth who are taking a project area they may not be familiar with. Minnesota is facing budget cuts too and unfortunetly 4-H is not getting the funding it deserves.
To this day I cannot hear the Pledge of Allegiance without wanting to go into the 4-H Creed.
Yes, I am a huge supporter of 4-H. I also encourage members of this board to mentor youth in all areas but especially in the home ec areas. This is not being offered in many schools anymore and as 4-H judge I see so many youth who do not have anyone to teach them and they want to learn so badly.
So yes, not only did 4-H help me as a youth it has helped me as an adult.
Not only do the youth learn project areas, they learn public speaking, Parlimentary procedures, builds confidence, they learn to rationalize their choices, demonstrations, how to talk to the judges, teaches responsibility, and the 4-Her often mentors the younger 4-Her's and youth who are taking a project area they may not be familiar with. Minnesota is facing budget cuts too and unfortunetly 4-H is not getting the funding it deserves.
To this day I cannot hear the Pledge of Allegiance without wanting to go into the 4-H Creed.
Yes, I am a huge supporter of 4-H. I also encourage members of this board to mentor youth in all areas but especially in the home ec areas. This is not being offered in many schools anymore and as 4-H judge I see so many youth who do not have anyone to teach them and they want to learn so badly.
So yes, not only did 4-H help me as a youth it has helped me as an adult.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
0
05-20-2011 01:22 PM
Rosalie Monroe
Main
4
09-24-2010 05:56 PM
cjomomma
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
26
06-24-2010 08:24 AM