The Christian County 4-H group is dedicated to improving the lives of young people by preparing them for the future through educational and social learning. This summer, 4-H is diving into more topics that develop the local youth in ways that may not be regularly prioritized.

Sarah Martin is the Youth Development Educator for the 4-H program and is excited about this summer's events. 4-H is presenting Summer Science on the Beach, on Wednesday, June 28th, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

The 4-H's stands for Head, Heart, Hand, and Health. The 4-H camps look to involve every piece of the human experience, diving into topics like mental health while prioritizing healthy physical habits. 

It is never too early to begin thinking of your child's future and with 4-H, the Child Development Model is used to ensure children are prepared for their next endeavors.

Some 4-H members have been recognized for their livestock-judging accomplishments. Amanda Cunningham, the Program Coordinator notes how in-depth the livestock competitions can be.

The 4-H camps are coming up next for the program and there are activities that engage the necessary social, emotional, and physical aspects of a young person. Sarah Martin explains the basics of the camp.
 

The next date set for the 4-H camp is June 26th through the 29th at the United in Faith Church in Pana, 609 Fairgrounds Road. The same content is taught at each camp so you will not miss out if you choose another time and location.

To register for the events and camps the 4-H offers visit go.illinois.edu/christian4hcamp, or call 217-287-7246.

Sarah Martin and Amanda Cunningham appeared on the WTIM Morning Show as guests.