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WASHTENAW COUNTY 4-H TEEN CLUB

Be a part of it!

4-H Teen Opportunities

The Teen Club is open to any young person ages 12-19. Teens may be currently enrolled in another 4-H club, but this is not a requirement. Bring friends!

  • The Teen club meets for regular meetings and for committee meetings to plan activities throughout the year, but any 4-H teens are welcome to attend programs or meetings at any time during the year.
  • Teen Club activities are planned, implemented and evaluated by the teens themselves.
  • Some Teen Club activities may include, but are not limited to:
    • Regular monthly meetings
    • designing a web page
    • holiday parties
    • volunteering with young kids
    • volunteering with seniors
    • volunteering for abused women’s shelter
    • planning Ag-Olympics
    • putting up 4-H educational booths
    • trips to theme parks
    • trips to other states
    • visiting local restaurants and ice cream parlors (yum!)
    • planning the fair dance
    • planning other fundraisers,
    • bowling
    • rock climbing and much more!
  • Meetings are normally held on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. once each month (normally the second Sunday of each month) at the Lodi Township Hall on Pleasant Lake Road by the Farm Council Grounds. The officers meet on these same days from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please feel free to call Donna Jedele (734-944-3915), adult advisors anytime! You can also the 4-H office for more information. 734/997-1678.

Trips And Learning Experiences

Capitol Experience

Older teens are encouraged to learn more about the state legislative process by participating in this 3 day experience in Lansing in March of each year. Participants will meet other 4-H teens from across the state, discuss state issues, sit in on committee meetings, meet their district representatives, learn the importance of lobbyists, and get the experience of a lifetime! Youth come home with a new understanding of our state legislature, and can better understand our government systems. The registration deadline is mid winter and scholarships may be available. Contact the office (734) 997-1678 for more information.

Citizenship Washington Focus

Older teens spend nearly a week in the summer, usually early July, traveling by bus to Washington DC with 4-H teens from across Michigan. Teens will gain insight into the government process at the national level, visit historic sites along the way, such as Gettysburg, etc., participate in educational groups, plus meet with senators and representatives or their staff. The registration deadline is mid winter to early spring, and scholarships are generally available through the county. Contact the 4-H Office for more information.

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