Kent County 4-H Exchange Group is Looking for Members Interest Meeting – September 19, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Kent County 4-H Extension Office
Our 4-H Interstate Exchange Program provides unique and wonderful opportunities for 4- H’ers to expand their horizons and experience the vast cultural and geographic diversity of the United States. The Exchange Program involves a partnership between Delaware and another program from a different state and takes place in the summer over the course of two years. Each group of 4-H’ers hosts the other and guides them around their state, sharing what it means to live there. 4-H’ers are expected to fully participate in raising the funds needed to take part in the program so there are minimal out-of-pocket expenses.
The Exchange Program aims to help 4-H’ers:
– Develop knowledge of other people and their ways of life;
– Gain a deeper insight into one’s own values;
– foster the development of initiative, independence, and leadership;
– Learn about other areas of our state and nation;
– Create new, and perhaps lasting friendships;
– Expand understanding of 4-H beyond the local and state levels;
– Gain ideas to strengthen local 4-H clubs and activities;
– Share information learned with other members and families upon return home;
– Become involved in another community.
To Participate in the 4-H Exchange Program that runs from September 2023 through August 2025:
Participants must be at least 13 years old to travel outside the state, be able to participate in all fundraising activities, and be available to attend the meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Kent County 4-H Extension Office.
If you wish to participate in the 2023-2025 interstate Exchange Program and will be 13 years old, please call the Extension Office at (302) 730-4000 or email Kristin Cook at kristin@udel.edu and let her know your interest.
If you have questions, please contact Exchange Group Leaders Chad Robinson at (302) 270-4391 or Krista Gallo at (302) 331-9122.
* Remember this is a Two-Year Commitment *
