A delegation of Granville County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, held in Raleigh. More than 120 youth and adults, representing 47 4-H programs across the state, gathered to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and learn through hands on experiences about the importance of being an active and engaged citizen.
Allie Akers and Samuel Dickerson represented Granville County at the June 13-15 conference. Through various conference sessions and facilitated discussions, delegates learned and shared information related to local, state and national government. They also participated in sessions related to youth voice and community change, as well as visiting the Legislative Building to meet with their elected officials and staff.
4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is sponsored by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. 4-H is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 263,700 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them. 4-H programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them develop into active, contributing citizens. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University coordinate 4-H programs statewide.