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4‑H educator briefs Princeton council on youth programs, summer events
Summary
Beth Delatore of the University of Illinois Extension described 4‑H activities in Bureau County — public speaking, robotics, gardening in schools, fairs and community service projects — and invited volunteers and school partnerships; the Bureau County 4‑H fair is July 11–13.
Beth Delatore, the University of Illinois Extension 4‑H Youth Development Educator, addressed the council about 4‑H programming across Bureau, South Marshall and Putnam counties and the organization’s local activities in Princeton.
Delatore said 4‑H is part of the land‑grant extension system and oversees projects ranging from master gardeners and SNAP‑Ed to robotics, woodworking and shooting‑sports safety. She described recent and upcoming programming: school partnerships for seed‑to‑harvest garden projects, a public speaking contest whose regional winner from Princeton advanced to state competition, a dog show and the Bureau County fair scheduled July 11–13. She emphasized that 4‑H is open to all ages 8–18 (with Cloverbuds aged 5–7) and highlighted community service efforts including oak tree plantings and donations to families.
Delatore provided QR codes to staff and council so community members can access program reports and sign up to volunteer or participate. She invited the council to help connect 4‑H with local schools and volunteers.
The council thanked her for the presentation and noted interest in youth engagement and reducing screen time through hands‑on activities.
