It’s hard to explain what 4-H is about and what it’s like if you and your family have never taken part in the program. This article does a great job of giving some insight into the lessons that will be learned, and the involvement needed from not just 4-H members, but 4-H families.
Here is an excerpt of the five things the article mentions, but take a moment to read the entire article here.
1. It’s not about you.
When you join 4-H, you’ll quickly be introduced to the concept of service.
2. It means long hours and late nights.
4-H is a time commitment. But through 4-H, I learned going the extra mile is worth it.
3. You will feel scared sometimes.
4-H will put your nerves to the test.
4. You will fail.
4-H teaches you to pick yourself up when you fall.
5. You can’t have it all.
4-H will make you choose. You can’t sign up for every project and every activity. It’s just not possible to do it all, even if you want to. 4-H taught me it’s not about saying no, it’s about saying yes to the better thing at that point in time.
Enrollment for 2021 will open in Larimer County on November 1. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about 4-H and enrollment.