Mercer County 4-H, in partnership with Capital Health Systems, has been providing this Safe Sitter Course for over thirty years! Its popularity has grown, and libraries, township recreation centers, Girl Scout Troops, and local faith-based organizations are now also partnering with 4-H to offer thecourse. The participants range from sixth graders (parent-helpers) to seniors in […]
South Jersey 4-H Teen Conference is a 66-year-old conference held annually for teens in eighth grade through the first year of college. Teenagers from eleven southern New Jersey counties plan the conference. This year’s theme was “Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The conference was held at the YMCA Camp of the Pines in Medford, New Jersey. […]
Two hundred ninety-five Mercer County 4th and 5th-grade students participated in the 4-H In-School Public Speaking Program. In the first session of this two-part program, the students learn the basics of public speaking and the three types of presentations: demonstrations, illustrated talks, and performing arts. Then it’s off to researching the topic and preparing for […]
Mercer County 4-H partnered with Children’s Home Society North and South to present a Sewing and Crafting camp this summer. The participants in grades 4th– 8th made sewing machine projects, including rice bags (to heat in the microwave), composition book covers (journaling), flannel lounge pants or shorts, and fleece winter hats. They also upholstered wooden […]
Members of the Stitch-n-Snip 4-H sewing club made tug toys for the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter. This easy project uses recycled scrap fleece fabrics. Braiding the fabrics together makes a fun, durable dog toy! The club members enjoyed making this no-sew project. This year’s community service projects included: holiday angels and stars for Morris Hall […]
