County youth to celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 6-14

Clayton 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the experiences that 4-H offers and highlighting the remarkable 4-H young people who work to positively impact those around them. 

The 2024 National 4-H Week theme is Beyond Ready, which celebrates the program’s dedication to building a generation equipped for the future while being met where they are today. This year, 4-H is focused on helping youth be ready to lead, ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to conquer.

“We equip youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today,” said Tammy Muller, Clayton County Youth Coordinator. “Through 4-H, we offer opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future.”

In Clayton County more than 460 4-H youth and 90 volunteers from the community are involved in 4-H. During 4-H Week various clubs are competing in a hay bale decorating contest promoting 4-H, setting up club displays and hosting special events. 

4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families, and communities across the country. Through hands-on learning experiences in areas such as agriculture, communication and the arts, leadership and civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM, 4-H members are equipped with the skills they need to be Beyond Ready and make a difference in the world.

For more information on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, please contact the Clayton County ISU Extension and Outreach office or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h.