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4‑H empowers young people to lead for a lifetime. 4‑H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4‑H experience. 


 4‑H programs are available through local 4‑H Community Clubs, 4‑H Project Clubs and a variety of workshops and day camps. With the support of adult mentors, youth select from a menu of hands-on project ideas to complete. 4‑H programs are available for children ages 8-18. 4‑H Cloverbud programs are available for children ages 5-7.

 

4-H Community Clubs

A 4-H Community club is a group of young people and adults who meet regularly for fun and learning. Clubs are usually made up of families from a community and often formed around schools, churches or community centers. Most clubs hold monthly meetings attended by members and their parents. Club members elect officers who lead the group and the meetings. An adult club leader advises the officers. The meetings usually last less than two hours. The time is equally divided among club business, recreation and educational programs. A well-organized 4-H club meeting provides opportunities for every member to be involved.

 

 

4-H Project Clubs

Based on the interests of 4-H members, youth can develop their own pathway in 4-H. Participating in Project Clubs allow youth a hands-on, learning-by-doing experience that will build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow. McClain County 4-H has a variety of Project Clubs that 4-H members are encouraged to join.

 

  • Archery, Air Rifle, and Pistol Club

    Air Rifle & Pistol 
    Practices: 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays of the month
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: McClain County Expo Center, Purcell

    Air Rifle Coach: Brad Elliott

    Air Pistol Coach: Robbie Moore

    Archery 
    Practices: 2nd, 4th Tuesdays of the month
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: McClain County Expo Center, Purcell

    Archery Coach: Leon Wilson

     

    In McClain County we believe youth growth and development is the primary goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Introducing safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment opens valuable vocational and life long recreational education.

     

    About two-thirds of homes in the U.S. have firearms. We believe exposing youth to safe and responsible handling of firearms is vital to preventing accidents. 


    Each discipline teaches safety, concentration, self-discipline, self-confidence, goal-setting, decision making and courtesy as youth learn basic skills and build toward more advanced activities. Both competitive and cooperative skills are included. Participants are exposed to local policies, regulations, laws, and ethical behavior through repeat demonstrations and personal practice.


    All 4-H’ers that are 9 years old are invited to attend the Archery and Air Rifle practices and be a part of the club. However, to compete in contests, 4-H'ers must be 9 years old as of September 1, 2019. 4-H’ers must be at least 12 years old as of September 1, 2019, to shoot Air Pistol.

     

    To participate in contests in any discipline, 4-H'ers must have been enrolled for 30 days and certified in the discipline by the Coach.

  • McClain Outdoor Adventure Club

    Meetings: 3rd Thursday of every month

    Time: 6:30pm

    Location: McClain County Extension Office, Purcell

    Club Leader: Brad Elliott

     

    Are you an adventure seeker or looking for new ways to get involved in 4-H? Look no further than the McClain County Outdoor Adventure Club (MOA)! This club is designed to get youth out of the house and into the great outdoors of Oklahoma.

     

    Brad Elliott is the leader for MOA Club. During the day Brad works for the Federal Aviation Administration and has months of hiking and back country camping experience.


    He started this club because “getting outside and seeing Oklahoma gives people pride and knowledge in their state.  While seeing Oklahoma, there are opportunities to complete service projects, lead groups, and break away from technology.”

     

    Brad encourages all 4-H’ers to join the club. He also plans an outing every month. For more details about outings, please join Brad at the MOA meetings.

  • 4-H Robotics Club

    Meetings: contact the Extension Office

    Time: 6:30pm

    Location: 

    Club Leader: Currently does not have a club leader

     

    Get ready to embark on an adventure in LEGO® Robotics! Robots are all around us in today's society. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, robots help make our lives easier, more efficient and simply more fun. Robotics has been a fast-growing program in the Oklahoma 4-H Program and McClain County 4-H is so excited to bring this project to the youth of this county. 


    The LEGO® robotics program will inspire 4-H members to learn how to build basic robots that move using motor and sensors. They will also be exposed to simple computer coding and learn teamwork and leadership skills.

  • Shotgun Club

    Practices: Spring & Fall, every Wednesday night

    Time:  Contact the Extension Office

    Location: 

    Shotgun Coach:  Currently does not have a club leader

     

    In McClain County we believe youth growth and development is the primary goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Introducing safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment opens valuable vocational and life long recreational education.

     

    About two-thirds of homes in the U.S. have firearms. We believe exposing youth to safe and responsible handling of firearms is vital to preventing accidents.

     

    Each discipline teaches safety, concentration, self-discipline, self-confidence, goal-setting, decision making and courtesy as youth learn basic skills and build toward more advanced activities. Both competitive and cooperative skills are included. Participants are exposed to local policies, regulations, laws, and ethical behavior through repeat demonstrations and personal practice.


    The Shotgun Team will be having regular practices starting back up in the spring.  In order to be a part of the Shotgun Club, members must be 10 years old to attend practice. However, 4-H'ers must be 10 years old as of September 1, 2019, to participate in Skeet and Trap Contests.4-H'ers must be 10 years old before January 1, 2019 to participate in Sporting Clays Contest.

     

    To participate in contests in any discipline, 4-H'ers must have been enrolled for 30 days and certified in the discipline by the Coach.

  • Red Dirt Rabbit Club

    Meeting: Fourth Monday of the month

    Time: 6:30pm

    Location: Newcastle Library

    Leaders: Tammy Elliott, (405)392-2321 

    Are you interested in the smaller and fuzzier things in life? Something you can show at the fair that doesn1 t require a truck and trailer? The Red Dirt Rabbit Club invites you to join their club and learn everything you need to know about rabbits. Don1 t have a rabbit? No problem! They encourage all Cloverbuds and 4-H members who are interested in this project area to come and learn.

  • 4-H Horse Club

    Meetings: Every Monday of the month

    Time: 6:00pm

    Location: McClain County Expo Center

    Leader: Teri Hanner, Mariah Underwood

     

    The McClain County 4-H Horse Club invites all 4-H members with a passion for horses to come out and join them in their weekly ride nights at the Expo Center in Purcell. To participate in Horse Club, all youth must be enrolled in 4-H and must have an up-to-date health form on their 4honline profile. Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in the ride nights.

  • McClain County 4-H Ag Club

    Leader:  Chris Thompson

    This is a new club, watch for updates on meeting times and location.

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