I loved 4-H - grew up in rural northern WY and it was a big deal
there. I took sewing and leathercraft. Wonderful organization and truly learned to work with others and know that all the adults were there to help. I smiled at the comment several pages back about some other parent scolding us, yep, better not happen. LOL
4-H also taught me that not everyone plays by the rules when an unexpected visit to my best friend revealed her mother sewing her 4-H blouse with set-in sleeves. I was so upset until my wonderful Mom told me that I could out-sew even her mom. At the county fair my blouse won a purple ribbon and her blouse took red!! Great life lesson. Plus - 4-H had all the best looking boys! :-)