The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program will be offering a New 4-H Club Leader Orientation on Friday, February 26, 2016. The training will take place from 4 to 5:30p.m. at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office at 355 Court House-S. Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Light refreshments will be provided.

4-H invites adults, 21 years and up, who wish to make a difference in the lives of local youth to attend to learn more. Linda Horner, Acting 4-H Agent said, “Volunteers are at the core of the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program, and critical to the success of its youth members.” Volunteer hours are completely flexible and up to the individual. “ Volunteers who give of their time and talents help youth build leadership skills, gain confidence and learn the value of helping others,” added Horner.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth grades K – 13 on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

To learn more, call (609) 465-5115 ext. 605 or e-mail lhorner@co.cape-may.nj.us. For more information about the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program, visit cmc4h.com.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County helps both youth and adults improve their knowledge and skills, enhance their quality of life, and resolve problems in areas of food, nutrition, health and wellness; food safety; agriculture; environmental and natural resource management; and youth development. This is accomplished through the use of science-based knowledge and university research. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an education organization within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.

Contact: Linda A. Horner, Acting 4-H Agent at 609-465-5115 ext. 606