UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County 4-H clubs are gearing up for a new season for students in grades 1-12. Students and their families are invited to attend a 4-H Club Open House on Friday, September 23 to meet this year’s 4-H Club leaders and learn about topics for the 2022-2023 school year. . The event includes food, activities and more.
“The 4-H program encourages students to become experts in their favorite subjects and to share their knowledge with the community. This is a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and leadership,” said County Commissioner Chairperson Rebecca L. Williams. “The Board of Commissioners is very proud to support the 4-H program in Union County.”
Students and parents who wish to attend the Open House should register by contacting Union County 4-H Officer James Nichnadowicz via email at jnichnadowicz@ucnj.org.
The open house will be held at the Union County Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, on Friday, September 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Students may join a maximum of two clubs per year. Fees are charged.
Club members meet with an adult leader monthly during the school year to plan activities and programs.
For the 2022-2023 school year, the complete list of clubs is as follows:
• Archery, fourth year and above.
• Kitchen, fourth grade and up.
• Engineering, fourth and fifth years.
• Gardening, Grade 4 and up.
• LEGO Robotics with LEGO Robotics MindStorms kits, 5th and 6th grade.
• Craftsmanship, Grade 4 and up.
• Outdoor club, from 5th to 9th grade.
• 4-H Service Club, grades 8-12.
• Sewing, sixth grade and up.
• 4-H Club to explore different skills and hobbies, grades 1-3.
Union County 4-H is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s 4-H program. The nation’s largest youth development program, 4-H, began as a way to encourage young people in rural communities to learn about new, innovative farming practices. The focus on innovation and leadership continues, through age-appropriate topics and activities.
In Union County, 4-H is operated by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County as part of the Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station. It is supported in part by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, with offices at the Union County Complex at 300 North Ave. E. at Westfield.
More information about 4-H in New Jersey is available at nj4h.rutgers.edu.
