Category Archives: 4-H programming

4-H programming, Family Fun, Programming, Youth Outreach

Great Event in January- We’re Proud!

We had an amazing start to the year with our January Session, which featured activities jointly organized by the Kids-N-Kids 4-H Club, the Cass County 4-H Program Coordinator, and Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries, and was held at the Village Youth Center in Vandalia. 

Seventeen (17) enthusiastic youth joined us for a fun-filled day of creativity and learning! 

Each participant got the chance to explore at least two of our three activity stations, which included:

  • Keychain Crafting
  • Candle Making
  • Tin Punching

The energy in the room was absolutely wonderful — full of laughter, focus, and imagination. It was inspiring to see everyone so engaged and excited to try something new. We’re so proud of our of all our participants and can’t wait to see what they create next time!  #YouthWorkshop #CreativityInAction #OFFKM

4-H programming, Did You Know, Family Fun

Did You Know? Hands-On Craft Workshops!

(Still Exhibit Workshops)

Click to print flyer: http://ourfathersfamilykeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cass-County-4-H-and-Our-Fathers-Family-Keeper-Ministries-2.pdf

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Fun. Creative. Skill-Building.

Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries (OFFKM), in partnership with Cass County 4-H and local 4-H leaders, invites youth and families to enjoy hands-on craft workshops designed to build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills. These events will be held at the John B. Cooper Youth Center, 18035 State Street, Vandalia, MI at 2 PM.

Register at https://forms.gle/5k8NuuY1R972fGtN6.

Saturday, February 8, 2026

Youth may choose two of the following three:

  • Cupcake Decorating
  • Fleece Tie Pillows
  • Sand Art

Who Can Attend:

  • Open to Cass County 4-H members
  • Open to families not yet in 4-H

(a great way to see what 4-H is all about!)

Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.

No cost to families

All supplies provided

Thanks to a partnership between OFFKM, Cass County 4-H, and local 4-H leaders

Important Note:

Each youth may select two of the three craft activities.
Activity choices are available while supplies last.

Register at https://forms.gle/5k8NuuY1R972fGtN6

4-H programming, Community Resources, Did You Know, Family Fun

Did You Know? Hands-On Craft Workshops!

(Still Exhibit Workshops)

Click to print flyer: https://ourfathersfamilykeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cass-County-4-H-and-Our-Fathers-Family-Keeper-Ministries-1.pdf

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Fun. Creative. Skill-Building.

Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries (OFFKM), in partnership with Cass County 4-H and local 4-H leaders, invites youth and families to enjoy hands-on craft workshops designed to build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills. These events will be held at the John B. Cooper Youth Center, 18035 State Street, Vandalia, MI at 2 PM.

📅 Workshop Dates & Activities

Saturday, January 11

Youth may choose two of the following three:

  • 🕯️ Candle Making
  • 🔨 Tin Punch Project
  • 🔑 4-H Keychain

Saturday, February 8 (Save the Date; Registration available later)

Youth may choose two of the following three:

  • 🧁 Cupcake Decorating
  • 🧶 Fleece Tie Pillows
  • 🎨 Sand Art

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Attend

  • Open to Cass County 4-H members
  • Open to families not yet in 4-H
    (A great way to see what 4-H is all about!)

Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.

💲 Cost

✔️ No cost to families
✔️ All supplies provided
Thanks to a partnership between OFFKM, Cass County 4-H, and local 4-H leaders

📌 Important Note

Each youth may select two of the three craft activities.
Activity choices are available while supplies last.

📝 Registration

Advance registration is required. Please click the January Registration Link:
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/KMWpAWe5Xx8UvoCW9

February Event Registration link to follow in a few weeks.

4-H programming, Did You Know

Did You Know? 4-H Still Exhibit Workshops!

from the 4-H Leaders’ group on Facebook:

“Still Exhibit Workshops… no charge, we will gladly accept donations at the door.

Jan 12 – Entomology (age 7 and up to make 1 bug in a box for fair), Sand Art, Fleece tie pillows.

Feb 9 – Cupcake Decorating, Tin punch

Please sign up – some projects have a limit. Walk ins are welcome based on availability of materials.”

They also note more workshops coming soon!

If you want to sign up, head over to www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4CAFAB28A1F94-54170489-2025

4-H programming, Did You Know

Did You Know? Free Children’s Activity!

The Kids-N-Kids Club will host a workshop on Sunday, June 9 from 2 to 3:30 PM at the Vandalia Youth Center (18035 State Street, Vandalia, MI 49095)! Participants can enjoy a gift-wrapping and bow-making workshop facilitated by Cass Area Artists and designed to complement the 2024 Cass County Fair theme of “Let the Games Begin.” They will also have fun with creating a weather cloud poster using cotton balls.

This event is open to children ages 5 and up, and parents should plan to chaperone their children. No membership in 4-H is required, so please join us! The deadline to RSVP is May 31, 2024. Please text Ms. Ridenour at 574-215-6337 or email [email protected] as soon as possible if you wish to attend. There is no fee for this event.

Here is the flyer:

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4-H programming, Did You Know, Programming

Did You Know? Spring Break Project Days Are Coming!

Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is proud to announce 4-H is presenting Spring Break Project Days in and around Cass County during the first full week of April (Spring Break Week). There are projects for everyone, preschool through age 18. There are also three separate sessions at various locations so something is bound to be near you! We hope you can join us for these exciting and creative projects! Be sure to take a close look at the flyer below to select the times and places that work best for your family.

Please follow the instructions in the flyer to register online for your selected projects by April 1st.

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Calvin 4-H, Michigan 4-H, Rocky Rivers Riders 4-H Horse Show

OFFKM commits to, partners with 4-H clubs

Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is committed to the development of youth, particularly those within our southwestern Michigan coverage area.

     We have hosted six-week long, full-day summer enrichment programs for schoolchildren, organized after-school tutorials and continue to provide back-to-nature experiences for youth groups and others.  

     In the past few months, we have started supporting some other area agencies that work with youth, namely two local 4-H clubs:   Calvin 4-H and Rocky River Rider 4-H clubs. 

     One of the groups was down to one youth, but with OFFKM support and outreach, the club is now at a healthy, robust number of youth.

     Interested in all that either of these 4-H clubs has to offer?  (Membership and participation are free!)  Call 269.476.1257 or email [email protected].

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4-H programming, Calvin 4-H, Family Fun

4-H youth spend sweet afternoon decorating cupcakes

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VANDALIA ~ Some ‘sweet’ fun was on the agenda for the Calvin 4-H youth gathered for their monthly meeting in early March 2018: They got to experiment with sprinkles and frosting as they decorated cupcakes.

This is just one of the activities the youth do each month that they meet, part of their various “Hands-On” activities.   The  youngsters are expected  to have fun with Legos in April and create sand art in June.

New youth are

Calvin 4-H youth decorate cupcakes, just one of several hands-on activities the group has planned for 2018.

always invited to these meetings.  An RSVP (a ‘let-us-know-you’re-coming’) is appreciated, but not required.  There is no cost to youth or their families for them to attend.

Call 269.476.1257 for more information.

Some of the upcoming activities are:

For information on other family-oriented and kid-friendly local events and throughout Southwest Michigan, visit OFFKM’s Events page.