Does your child want to learn more about animals, citizenship, leadership, shooting sports and more?  Well sign them up for the Mariposa County 4-H Youth Development Program by Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  Youth ages 5-19 can join!

The new 2016-17 Mariposa County 4-H program year started October 1.  There are six 4-H clubs to choose from: Bootjack 49ers, Triangle (Woodland School area), Catheys Valley (held at McCay Hall), Clover Pioneers (town), Hornitos, and one on the north side of Mariposa, Don Pedro Rattlers.   Some projects this year are Junior Master Gardeners, archery, livestock projects, shooting sports-rifle, arts and crafts, rocketry, food & nutrition, citizenship, sewing, and two new projects are robotics and ceramics & clay art.   Besides club and project meetings, there are conferences and camps for youth & adults to participate in.

If your child or you are interested, please contact the UCCE office at 966-4829, or drop by the office at 5009 Fairgrounds Rd. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (Office is closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.).  4-H enrollment deadline for NEW members is November 15.  Enrollment fees are $38 for youth and $17 for adult leaders. 

Come and join the fun!!