Sanders County 4-H hosts leadership camp
4-H State Ambassadors Andrea Rutledge of Choteau and Schuyler Germann Gallatin County speak to one of the smaller groups in the “It’s not Magic” seminar at Thompson Falls High School. (Erin Jusseaume photos/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Amy Reed of Ravalli County teaches some campfire skills to new leaders.
4-H leaders from around the state converged on Thompson Falls High School over the weekend for a Rec Lab hosted by Sanders County.
This is the first time the county has hosted such an event that saw plenty of 4-H’ers come to the western side of the state to take part in a number of team-building workshops.
The event took place Friday afternoon through to Sunday morning.
Workshops took on some inspiring names as they all hosted groups of 4-H kids to hone in on their skills as the year is set to kick off with the warmer weather coming in.
Sanders County 4-H student Ben Croft said, “While it is challenging to host a large event such as Rec Lab, it was well worth it because the newcomers and the old-timers are all able to join together in this fun and always enjoyable event. We as the hosts get to see that our hard work was appreciated.”
“Rec Lab was a super fun and educational experience where I got to meet new people and hang out with old friends. This year looked a little different from when I went last year because my county hosted. We helped set up, serve and clean up for meals, as well as lead a reflection activity and closing ceremony,” said Tressa Lycio
“It was a great experience and it was fun to be a part of the behind the scenes work, as well as practicing my leadership and public speaking skills,” she continued.
Sanders County 4-H Extension Officer Juli Thurston also said it was a great opportunity for the County chapter to continue to build with other 4-H groups around the state.