Just spent the last 2 days helping set up 4H exhibits for our fair. My family has been involved for years, best part of my youth was being in 4H. DH and i are both still involved even though our kids are grown. We both judge at the county level, DH has done state judging too. There are so many opportunities for kids in 4H, not only with projects but state camps, Washington focus, international opportunities as well as scholarships.
In some areas-usually suburban/urban- there is a lot of growth in after school clubs. There are so many life skills to be learned from 4H. While many people associate it with rural youth and raising animals, there are many. many projects available that do not involve livestock.