Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Walworth County.

            Have you thought about joining the 4-H program, but felt you didn’t know enough about it?  Walworth County 4-H is offering you an opportunity to get your questions answered and see if 4-H is a good fit for your family!

            Explore 4-H Night is set for October 3rd, from 6-8 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center, Elkhorn.  This 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 4-H projects such as arts and crafts, foods, horticulture, wildlife, model railroading, and more!  You’ll meet some new animal friends.  You can test your aim and learn all about 4-H shooting sports opportunities, and you’ll get to meet a variety of youth and adults who are already a part of the 4-H program.  You’ll also make several souvenirs to take home and receive a packet of information designed to make your sign-up process smooth and simple.

            Participation is absolutely free!  Pre-registration is not required, but, the first 15 families who do pre-register by October 3 at 9 a.m. will receive a special participation prize at the door.  For more information, or to register, call the Walworth County Extension Office at 262-741-4951 or email deborah.harris@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 about 75 project from which to choose.  Learn more about Walworth County 4-H at https://walworth.extension.wisc.edu/.  The new 4-H program year is starting now, so this is the perfect time to join in the fun!   Enrollment is open! 

            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 (ADA) requirements.  If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in Explore 4-H Night or the program overall, call 262-741-4951.