Kittson County 4-H 

4-H Program Coordinator, Bev Swenson

The mission of Minnesota 4-H Youth Development is to engage youth, in partnership with adults, in quality learning opportunities that enable them to shape and reach their full potential as active citizens in a global community.

LOCATION

Kittson County Courthouse                                      Regional Office Staff:

410 5^th St S, Suite 200                                            Karyn Santl

Hallock, Minnesota 56728                                       Regional Extension Educator

Phone: 218-843-3674 or 800-770-7029                  Phone: 218-463-0293

Fax – 218-843-3675                                               Fax: 218-463-0297

Email: swens065@umn.edu                                    

Our office is upstairs on the west end of the Courthouse

BUSINESS HOURS

4-H Youth Development is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES  

4-H Clubs:

·    Community Clubs ~ Borderland Riders, Caribou, Halma Ideal, North Star and Two River 4-H Clubs offer a fun family friendly learning experience

·    Project Clubs ~ Shooting Sports & Wildlife encourages enjoyment of the outdoors.

·    After School Clubs ~ 4-H After School Adventures explores different projects monthly at Hallock, Lancaster, and Tri-County Schools

Independent 4-H Membership is an option for youth who wish to craft their own learning experience.

4-H Adventures:

·    Camp ~ Day Camps are held at Lake Bronson State Park and Hallock Park

Overnight camp is a multi-county event.

·    Fitness Frenzy ~ Fun, multi-school event to help kids learn about nutrition and fitness.

County-wide 4-H Activities:

·    Fairs ~ Showcase 4-H’ers projects.

·    Share-the-Fun ~ Opportunity for 4-H’ers to experience performing with a group.

·    Exchange Trip – Two year program for 4-H members to visit/host a 4-H’er from another state.

And more….