My husband and my closest friend both grew up immersed in 4-H, so when both of them suggested we should get our kids involved, I was quickly talked into it. Monthly meetings have not taken up too much time but have been such a great way to get our family out and involved in efforts that have helped our community. The kids (even Rachel, who is not yet officially old enough to be a member) have helped with the WJBC Brotherhood Tree, Project Linus, hosted a visit pairing up the residents at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Unit with service dogs, and often get to attend workshops of interest. Recently Micah took a photography workshop where a professional photographer talked with the kids about lighting, colors, spacing, use of lines, and much more. This is a sampling of what he took.
Now that school is winding down, Micah will be working on projects for the fair including Legos, ceramics, cooking, cats, outdoor adventures, and scrapbooking. Members earn prize money at the fair based on how their projects place (A, B, or C depends on how well they meet and follow prescribed qualifications.) That provides some interesting incentive to get things done well and enter as many projects as feasible. Rachel can't wait to become a real member next year!! She's excited about some of the projects she could do. Meanwhile, Micah now is saving his money for his own digital camera so he can become a "dog photographer."
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