What is 4-H?
4-H is a community of young people across Kansas engaged in learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Caring adults who support our programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential. Adults can share guidance, knowledge, and wisdom, as well as model respect and provide skills training.
4-H is a nationwide program. Each of the four H's of the clover represents ways youth can grow and develop.
ead, critical thinking, problem solving;
eart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
ands, serving others; and
ealth, choosing healthy lifestyles.
4-H Clubs in Atchison County
4-H Community Clubs are a form of learning community. Kansas 4-H is open to any youth between the ages of 7 and 19. The new 4-H year starts October 1st each year. 4-H enrollment, however, is open year round, so youth can join any time. 4-H Cloverbuds are youth aged 5 and 6. The overall purpose of the 4-H Cloverbuds program is to help youth develop life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional and physical maturation by providing a unique educational opportunity. 4-H Clubs meet monthly. Cloverbuds join 4-H Clubs at monthly meetings.
Atchison County currently has five 4-H clubs:
- Atchison Shamrocks
- Effingham Community 4-H
- Lancaster Lightning
- Meadowlark 4-H
- Shannon 4-H
For more information about each Atchison County 4-H Club:
4-H Newsletters
The 4-H Newsletter is posted on the 1st of every other month. Below are links to previous newsletters.
