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4‑H Afterschool and Summer Programs (School Enrichment)

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Mercer County 4‑H is pleased to offer enrichment programs for schools within the county. Please read the following guidelines for scheduling one of our programs. We look forward to working with you this year! (Programs usually fill a couple months into the school year.)

  1. 4‑H programs are designed to meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
  2. Programs are grade appropriate and can be adapted for children with special needs.
  3. Programs are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October through May.
  4. E-mail the 4‑H Office at jginter@mercercounty.org for scheduling information.
  5. Due to the need for teacher follow-up, programs will only be offered when the classroom teacher is present. Please call to reschedule if the teacher will be absent on the day of a scheduled program.

Offerings include (complete descriptions of each program are available in our brochure):

Health and Wellness

  • Think What You Drink (4-6)
  • Find your Balance – Healthy Plate (4-6)
  • Mindful Eating (K-3)
  • Affirmations (K-3)
  • Mindfulness through Movement (4 and up)

History and Culture

  • African American History (1-6)
  • Hispanic Heritage (3-5)

Communication and Teamwork

  • Cooperative Games (K–6)
  • Public Speaking (4–6) 2 sessions

STEM

  • Simple Machines in Action (3)
  • Parachutes (4)
  • Rain to Drain (4)
  • Rain, Drains and Green Infrastructure (5-6)
  • Basics of Coding with Karel the Dog (5)
  • Basics of Coding with Tracy the Turtle (6)

For more information, call 609-989-6830.