4-H Spring Open House

Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square. Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year. Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. 4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from robotics to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to crafts. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit http://delaware.extension.psu.edu/4-H/home.html.

There’s still plenty of room in 4-H Summer Specials Day Camp, with extended child care options. Download a brochure from the website or call the office for a hard copy. Programs offered include: Archery, Farm Animal Care, Horsemanship, Candy Making and more!

Delaware County 4-H and Penn State are committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.