For the 75th year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country are celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October.

Warren County 4-H will mark National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the experiences that 4-H offers young people and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in the community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.

In Warren County, more than 208 4-H youth and 77 volunteers from the community are involved in the program.

On Oct. 1, Warren County 4-H kicked off National 4-H week by hosting Recognition Night to honor members, leaders and volunteers for their hard work in the previous 4-H year.

The Rolling Stones 4-H Club will hand out 4-H information in Wright City this weekend.

4-H promotions are posted throughout Warren County during the week. Window displays featuring the six clubs in Warren County can be found at local businesses.

Anyone interested in 4-H is welcome to attend an information party this Friday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Warren County Fairgrounds.

“4-H offers something for everyone. We have over 200 project areas such as photography, leather working, robotics, shooting sports, livestock and welding,” said Carey Benne, Warren County 4-H Youth Program assistant.

“Youth have the opportunity to focus on their personal interests and participate in community service activities such as the Salvation Army and Agape Food Pantry that serve Warren County,” Benne said.

One of the most anticipated events of National 4-H Week is National Youth Science Day, in which hundreds of thousands of youth across the nation take part in the world’s largest youth-led science challenge. The theme for this year’s challenge is “Incredible Wearables.”

On Oct. 4, youth were to use the engineering design process to build a prototype wearable technology that will gather data to help solve a real-world problem.

To learn more about National Youth Science Day, visit 4-h.org/nysd. Missouri 4-H is a community of more than 100,000 youth from across the state learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Members learn by doing under the guidance of adult volunteers who teach projects ranging from aerospace and arts to veterinary science and sport fishing. Clubs involve children and teens in community service, camping and educational trips.

Research has shown that young people in 4-H are almost four times as likely to contribute to their communities, and are twice as likely to engage in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs in their free time.

For information about local 4-H clubs and activities, contact MU Extension in Warren County at 636-456-3444. Like “Warren County Missouri 4-H” on Facebook for information on upcoming events and activities.

Warren County 4-H members met with the county council when they signed a proclaimation recognizing 4-H week. Submitted photo.