The Wayne County 4-H program is continuing its new Spark After School program in both Fairfield and Wayne City, offering local youth the opportunity to discover new interests and hobbies outside of school hours. Launched in January, Spark After School will run through early spring and is open to all students in second through eighth grades—no 4-H membership required.
Each month, the program features a different engaging topic and hands-on activity designed to help youth explore hobbies, potential careers, or 4-H project areas. To celebrate American Heart Month, February’s sessions will focus on the health 4-H project and include a heart suncatcher craft. Upcoming topics for the remaining programs will introduce students to aerospace and the science behind creating magical swimming fish.
In Fairfield, Spark After School will take place at the Wayne County Extension Office, 2B Frontier Dr., from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on February 18th, March 18th, and April 15th.
Register for the February Fairfield session at: go.illinois.edu/FebFairfieldSpark
In Wayne City, sessions will be held at the Wayne City Community Building, 103 E. Mill St., from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on February 11th and March 11th.
Register for the February Wayne City session at: go.illinois.edu/FebWayneCitySpark
Registration is required as class sizes are limited. Participants may also register by calling the Wayne County Extension Office at 618-842-3702. Registration for future sessions will open at a later date.
For more information about Wayne County 4-H, visit go.illinois.edu/Wayne4H or follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/wayne.county.il.4h.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Ryan Littlejohn, Wayne County 4-H program coordinator, at rclittle@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for access arrangements.