Middlesex County 4-H Open House Oct. 14

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — All are invited to the Middlesex County 4-H Open House, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the 4-H Youth Center, 645 Cranbury Rd. in East Brunswick.

Attendees can learn about 4-H clubs, meet members and volunteer leaders and enjoy petting zoos and demonstrations, including dance performances. Here, students will have the chance to join clubs that reflect their interests, and adults can volunteer to help the groups best suited to their skills.

Middlesex County has over 30 different 4-H Clubs. There are open to students in kindergarten through 13 (one year out of high school). New 4-H clubs include robotics, outdoor education, 3-D printing, hiking and genealogy.

“4-H still has strong ties to animals and farming, but today, the programs also focus on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering and technology,” said Freeholder Kenneth Armwood, Chair of the Business Development and Education Committee. “No matter what your interests are, there’s a place for you in 4-H!”

“One of the most valuable things about our 4-H programs is their commitment to service projects,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios. “These include cleaning up neighborhoods or assisting with local food pantries. All of 4-H’s projects go a long way toward improving our communities. 4-H also provides our students with important life lessons, such as public speaking, leadership and responsibility.”

For information about the Middlesex County 4-H Program, please call 732-398-5261.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. Photo supplied by Middlesex County.