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 […]
The 2022 4-H South Jersey Teen Conference (SJTC) was held on May 14th at the YMCA Camp Ockanickon in Medford, New Jersey. This year’s theme was “4-H…The Adventure Awaits You!” Over fifty 4-H’ers and adults participated in the conference. Despite the rainy weather, teens from throughout the state enjoyed the personal interactions and the great […]
For the past six months, Mercer County 4-H has partnered with the City of Trenton’s Recreation Department to provide educational programs for three afterschool sites. The students from Ike Williams, West Ward, and Sam Naples Community Centers enjoyed monthly hands-on art activities. The participants were in kindergarten through sixth grades. Why spend money on a […]
