New program helps 4-H’ers ‘LEAP’ into leadership

BROWNWOOD – Texas 4-H Youth Development now offers the opportunity for 4-H members to develop life skills and character through its new Leadership Experience Adventure Program.

The program, which is held at the Texas 4-H Conference Center near Brownwood, is designed to provide 4-H youth leaders a variety of educational and self-enrichment experiences in an exhilarating environment, said program coordinators.

“We use the 4-H center’s challenge course as the primary venue for the program,” said Jenny Wilder, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service assistant, 4-H youth development. “We can customize a team-building program to suit a group’s needs. The program provides practical experience in leadership education, group dynamics training, nurturing team relationships and team-building.”

She said typical courses are four to eight hours long and include meals. There is a 10 person group minimum, and the course is open to both youth and adults, with eight being the minimum age.

“Using the challenge course, which includes low ropes, a rock wall, zip line, giant swing and other features, 4-H youth have the opportunity to communicate with others, learn teamwork and develop confidence, as well as learn  interpersonal skills they can use throughout their lives.”

For program dates and times, contact Wilder at 325-784-5482 or [email protected].