Mercer County 4-H staff are collaborating with 101 teachers at 20 schools throughout the county to facilitate 425 enrichment programs for thousands of students during the course of the school day. The 4-H programs feature hands-on activities in the areas of climate and sustainability, coding, engineering design, nutrition, cultural awareness, mindfulness, teamwork, and communication skills. […]
Mercer County 4-H Program Associates Altaira Bejgrowicz and Sharon Gore provided three weeks of cooking, sewing, and, crafting camping fun for the Children’s Home Society for both their north and south locations. Each week, they educated 15 different campers with skills they can use throughout their lives! Our SNAP-Ed educators provided morning lessons that included […]
“Blooming Leaders, Planting Seeds for the Future” was the theme for the 64th annual 4-H South Jersey Teen Conference. Teens from the ten southern counties participated in this day-long conference. Our Mercer County teens enjoyed a day of educational outdoor adventure and fun! This year’s conference at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center included a nature […]
Many youth and adults are terrified of public speaking! Mercer County 4-H partnered with Hamilton Township School District to provide instruction on public speaking – an essential skill that, when developed, is a tool that lasts a lifetime. Through this engaging program, fourth and fifth-grade students learned how to research and present on a topic […]
Mercer County 4-H has long partnered with the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture. Sharon Gore, 4-H Program Associate, visits four sites (Ike Williams, North Clinton, Sam Naples and West Ward) monthly to provide educational programs. These programs range from cooperative games (team building skills), holiday card making, no-sew pillows (pictured […]
