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. Clubs typically run from September through April. Ideally, we would schedule in-school clubs where the 4-H Agent would be able to work with multiple clubs (classes) in a row. A teacher or volunteer leader is needed during the club meetings to assist the 4-H Agent with class management.
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.
Roane County 4-H clubs participate in several county, regional, and state 4-H competitions each year. 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. School-based 4-H clubs compete in the Poster Art, Public Speaking, and Interactive Exhibit projects. Opportunities for other competitions, as well as local judging teams, project groups, and camps, will be shared with youth throughout the year.
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 to make 4-H a reality at your school.
4-H Calendar
4-H Clubs are met once a month. Most of the club meetings are met during school hours. 4-H does have an active home school club that is a 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. Project Group meetings and new activities generally begin in October.