Tennessee is lucky to be one of the few states that welcome 4-H clubs within the school day. This partnership works because 4-H Extension Agents across the state work hard to develop meaningful, exciting, standard-aligned lessons for in-school clubs. Roane County 4-H Clubs are offered during the school day to students at no cost.
In-school 4-H clubs meet for 45-60 minutes, once a month. While the content and lessons delivered are continually changing, Roane County 4-H clubs all have several aspects in common. All clubs engage in activities in order to build the youths’ capacities for compassion, leadership and workforce prep. 4-H programming is guided by an experiential learning process that includes goal setting, cognition, practice, and performance.
The performance stage is when members demonstrate what they have learned through various 4-H activities and events, including competitions. Roane County 4-H clubs participate in several county, regional, and state 4-H competitions each year. School-based 4-H clubs compete in the Poster, Public Speaking, and Demonstration contests. Opportunities for other competitions, as well as local judging teams, project groups, and camps, will be shared with youth throughout the year via Facebook and Class Dojo.
Since we have a small 4-H team, our availability to lead clubs fills up quickly. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to contact us early regarding your interest in working together for special events.
4-H Calendar
4-H In School clubs meet once a month. 4-H does have an active home school club that is also part of the club schedule. In addition to the club meeting, 4-H Members can participate in project group meetings and other 4-H events and activities found in the Project Groups section of this website. In-school clubs won’t start until September 2025. See you soon!
September Newsletter
Contest Guidelines and Rules