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Illinois Extension 4-H provides opportunities for youth to learn and grow | Community Voices

Amy Zepp and Carissa Davis
Photo courtesy of Amy Zepp.
Amy Zepp and Carissa Davis

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Amy Zepp and Youth Development Educator Carissa Davis spoke to Community Voices to discuss the role of the Illinois Extension 4-H program in Logan, Menard and Sangamon County. They also explained the self-driven learning that children engage in through the program. 4-H stands for head, heart, hands and health, and provides an opportunity for children to develop in all four of these areas.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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