Offering children different opportunities, such as leadership roles, may be key to keeping them involved. Whether in youth sports or organizations like scouting and 4-H, attrition often begins between ages 11 and 15. Time conflicts, social dynamics and an increasing number of choices often lead kids to move from one organization or activity to another.

With members as young as kindergarten in some clubs, the Kewaunee County 4-H Teen Association is designed to give older youth a larger leadership role and opportunities to participate in activities with their peers. Kewaunee County 4-H Program Coordinator Erin Dahle says the teen association has been a great way to keep participants involved as they grow older within the program.

The public can support the Kewaunee County 4-H Teen Association this month at its prom dress sale at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds from Jan. 15–17 or by ordering a Belgian pie through the group by Jan. 31. More information on both offerings is available below.