Glenna Mason 4-H Youth Development, Orangeburg and Calhoun County
Since March 2020, when the world shut down, 4-H enrollment has faced a decline. Many programs were conducted virtually during the pandemic, but enrollment numbers declined.
State Enrollment Data: (Approximately)
2018-2019 over 60,500 members
2019-2020 down to 40,500
2020-2021 down further to 40, 200
2021-2022 Currently back up to almost 60,000.
The new 4-H enrollment period just began September 1, 2022, and we are well on track to make this the highest enrollment in the past three years! These numbers include youth in organized clubs, special interest programs, school enrichment, after-school programs, and individual members.
How did Orangeburg and Calhoun County do in 2021-2022?
Orangeburg County
38 Members in an Organized Club
346 Youth in School Enrichment Programs
Calhoun County
29 Members in an Organized Club
318 Youth in School Enrichment Programs
Not listed in these figures were summer programs. Summer workshops included:
Food Preservation workshop – 10 youth
4H20 Day Camp – 13 youth
Cooking Like a Chef Day Camp – 16 youth
Healthy Lifestyles Day Camp – 18 youth
Lego Fun Day – 10 youth
Thank you for supporting the 4-H program. You are helping to enrich and grow the lives of young people that will become our future leaders!
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