Anchorage 4-H plans open house for new members
Youths in Anchorage can learn about 4-H and opportunities for hands-on projects during an open house and information session.
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Oct. 10, 2024
AV狼论坛 Cooperative Extension Service is hosting an open house in Anchorage for youths aged 5-18 who are interested in joining 4-H.
4-H is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States and is linked to land-grant universities in each state. In 4-H, youths participate in hands-on projects involving topics such as health, science, gardening and cultural activities. They are encouraged to take on leadership roles in a positive environment with guidance from adult mentors.
The open house will be held at the Anchorage Outreach Center, 219 International Airport Road, Suite 100, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include activities centered on crafts, games, science, technology, engineering and math, as well as a costume contest.
There will be an information session at noon for youths interested in joining 4-H and adults interested in volunteering for 4-H activities.
For more information, contact Allison Bruchhaus, aabruchhaus@alaska.edu, 907-786-6345.
Registration is not required, but participants are welcome to let Bruchhaus know they're planning to attend by emailing ua-cesanc@alaska.edu .
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Bruchhaus. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
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