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Think about how your child spends their time outside of school. How do they use their
free time and what goes into their minds?
What would happen if they put down the electronic devices and had real-life
experiences that grew their minds, strengthened their character and built
leadership skills?
Fall is the perfect time to look for 4-H programs right in your community. These clubs
give kids a chance to do community service, develop a wide variety of projects, practice
their leadership skills, build condence and attend summer camp.
Another good thing about 4-H is that these programs are truly community driven. The
kids work with adult volunteer mentors who live and work near you, and the programs
are developed and backed by a public university in your state. 4-H also counts on the
support of businesses and local organizations.
For example, Tractor Supply Company offers its Paper Clover in-store fundraiser twice a
year, which gives customers a chance to make a donation during checkout to raise money
to send kids to 4-H camp.
Since 2010, this fundraiser has raised $11 million, and last year more than 14,000 kids
went to 4-H camp, thanks to the grants and scholarships made possible by the Paper
Clover. Unlike other checkout fundraisers, 90 percent of the money raised at any given
Tractor Supply Paper Clover fundraiser stays in the community.
According to Debra Smith, the Tractor Supply store manager in Chesapeake, Virginia,
more than 120 k