SLV 4H Meets In Saguache on Jan. 17
When it comes to effective, sustainable – not to mention fun – youth-driven organizations in rural Colorado, 4H still stands tall in the crowd. And the same holds true in Saguache Today with the San Luis Valley 4H Club. So it’s roundup time to see what the local members have been up to and what’s coming up that kids can get involved with.
The competition was fun and fierce at the recent San Luis Valley 4H Robotics Table Clear contest. Photo: SLV 4H Facebook Page.
Earlier this month, the SLV 4-Her Kristine Hoffner competed at Western National Roundup in Denver, and the local SLV 4H Club hosted a robotics challenge. This group doesn’t let any grass grow under their feet! Shout out to Kristine, whose team placed 4th. Also, congrats to Ivhan and Damion who got first in the Robotics Table Clear contest!
Upcoming Council Meeting
The next upcoming council meeting for the Saguache County Council will be held tomorrow, January 17 at 4:45 p.m. at Mountain Valley School. The 4-H leadership councils are a great opportunity for youth from around the Valley to meet other 4-Hers and get leadership and real life experience. Councils do community service, plan outreach events and do fundraising to pay for 4-H costs like attending camp. Kids who regularly attend council meetings and help at 4-H events can apply for camp reimbursements. Youth also get special raffle tickets for each council meeting and event they attend. All 4-Hers are encouraged to participate.
As a 4-H volunteer you will play a key role as an adult mentor and role model for young people that live in your community. MORE INFO.
For readers unfamiliar with this national youth development program, 4-H teaches kids life skills through partnerships with caring adults. The program is a cooperative effort between Colorado State University Extension and Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. For more information on the 4-H program visit their website or contact the San Luis Valley Extension office at 719-852-7381 or slv4H@colostate.edu.
