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 4-H/Youth Development David Perry is the Whitley County Extension Agent for 4-H/Youth Development. The 4-H/Youth Development program creates opportunities and supportive environments for youth and adults to become capable, competent and caring citizens. The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning that focuses on the youth's area of interest. Programs are conducted with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate in organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H camp and other special activities. PURPOSE: The mission of 4-H is to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. The program emphasizes "hands-on" learning as it centers around the youth's area of interest, home and family. This goal is accomplished with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate through organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment program, 4-H camp and other special activities. email address: David Perry, 4-H Agent for Whitley County: dperry@uky.edu Aimee Sears, 4-H Program Assistant for Whitley County: aimee.burgess@uky.edu Other 4-H Information:
If anyone is interest in helping with any of these events or servicing on the 4-H council please call the Whitley County Extension Office at 606-549-1430 between the hours of 8:00a.m.- 4:30p.m. |
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