University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County 4-H -
- Parent agency
- University of Maryland System
- Street address
- 700 Agriculture Center Dr.
Westminster, Maryland 21157-5700
- Phone number
- 410-386-2760
- Fax number
- 410-876-0132
- Office hours
- 8am - 4:30pm
- Contact 1
- Becky Ridgeway
4-H Educator
410-386-2760 - voice
bridgewa@umd.edu
- Purpose
- To provide a supportive setting for all youth to learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based educational programs in human, animal and environmental sciences.
- Service
- Sponsors 36 4-H clubs throughout Carroll County. All clubs meet monthly. Offers more than 150 University of Maryland supported projects in which to specialize. Provides opportunities in camping, public speaking, travel, judging, education, citizenship, and career exploration. Education programs available to community groups. Produces a newsletter called “The Tribune.”
- Ages served
- Open to youth ages 5 to 18; no other restrictions.
- Area served
- Serves Carroll County.
- Subjects
- Camps And Camping, Children - Activities/Entertainment, Clubs And Organizations - Civic/Social/Service, Disabled - Recreation, Fairs/Festivals, Horseback Riding, Public Speaking, Speakers' Bureau, Travel, Youth Organizations
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