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What is 4-H?
4-H is the largest youth organization in the country. In Loudon County, there are over 2400 4-H members participating in 4-H.
Our Mission The mission of 4-H is to provide research based educational experiences that promote excellence, responsibility, integrity, community involvement, leadership, and lifeskills.
Joining 4-H
All youth in grades 4-12 may join 4-H by completing a 4-H Enrollment Form. In Tennessee, 4-H partners with schools and conducts monthly meetings in the classroom. Community groups such as local home-schooled students also meet monthly. There are no membership fees.
Loudon County 4-H Leadership
Loudon County 4-H is conducted under the guidance of UT and TSU Extension.4-H Extenstion Agents Amy Fellhoelter & Megan Long give leadership to 4-H by coordinating clubs,enrolling 4-H’ers, and providing learning opportunities. 4-H Agents work closely with teachers, parents, adult leaders, and other youth professionals.
Sponsorship
Loudon Co. 4-H is sponsored by a partnership between Loudon Co. Government, the Univ. of TN, TN State Univ., the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local sponsors and contributors.
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More Info
Call us at 865-458-5612 for more information or check out our Facebook page: Loudon County 4-H Youth Development.
4-H Opportunities
A variety of opportunities allow 4-H’ers to “Learn by Doing.”
Local Club Meetings: Monthly meetings are held during the school year (during school hours for school-based clubs or at a central location for homeschoolers).
Project Nights: These are special meetings held for students wishing to learn in-depth about a specific subject or project area.These meetings are usually held outside of school time at a central location. Some of the project areas 4-H’ers can choose are:
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Photogaphy
Vet Science
Food Science
Livestock
Horse
STEM/Tech
Sewing/ Crazy Crafts
Performing Arts
Great Outdoors
Contests: Contests are held in local club meetings. Winners are invited to compete at county, regional, state and/or national level for trophies, plaques, scholarships, and more. Contests include Poster, Tasty Treats, Speech, Photography, STEAM Projects, Demonstrations, Exhibits, & Clover Bowl.
Scholarship Competitions: 4-H’ers can earn college scholarships by completing portfolios, competing on judging teams, and completing project activities.
Workshops: These are hand-on sessions held during school breaks where 4-H’ers complete special projects such as exper- iments,crafts,sewing,cooking,vet science activities, & more.
Camps/Retreats/Confernces: A variety of overnight camps & conferences are available. Examples include: 4-H Accademic Conference, Leadership Retreat, 4-H Adventure Camp, Fashion & Design Conference, Target Smart Camp, Electric Camp, Quilt Camp, TN 4-H Congress, 4-H Round-Up and more.
Animal Shows: Special shows are held to allow 4-H’ers to showcase sheep, horses, cattle, poultry, & companion animals.
Judging Teams: Teams work together to learn specific skills and apply them in a contest to make wise choices. Teams include: Adulting 101, Horses, Wildlife, Forestry, Consumer Decision Making, Livestock, and Dairy Foods.
Grilling Team: 4-H’ers learn food safety & preparation skills to compete at county, regional, and state grilling championships.
Service Projects: 4-H’ers can participate in a variety of service projects throughout the year.
