Enriching Our Lives

  It might have had a Survivor theme, but this year's South East District Winter Enrichment was anything but every person for themselves.  This district wide event included 14-18 year olds from 16 Counties and took place in Johnston County at their incredible Extension Office.  We started that morning with the opportunity to take part in a variety of workshops that included; Internet Safety, Public Speaking and Presentations; STEM activities, Community Service Projects, and Shooting Sports.  Youth had the opportunity to pick which workshops they wanted to attend, and I must say I was thrilled with the adventurous spirit of our County Delegation as many of them tried their hand at shooting sports.
  Archery was the name of the game outside and for those who had never picked up a bow and arrow, they were shooting like pros at the end of their time outside.  Each workshop was jam packed full of information and the community service project is something our group brought back for their clubs.
  After a box lunch from Chick fil A everyone got the opportunity to learn or sing some camp songs.  District officer candidates introduced themselves and lead the often hilarious round of songs as we prepped for the afternoon team building.
  After breaking up into four groups it was time for the Survivor games.  Some were standbys that the 4-H members figured out quickly like how to pass a hula hoop around the circle when everyone's hands are joined, or how to lower a hula hoop to the ground using the pad of your index finger without tipping it off of anyone's finger.  Some activities were a little more difficult like being on an island that was slowly washing away...how small an area could your group stand on.  These folks got really creative with that.  After conducting business and a snack for the road it was time to head home.
  What a busy and enriching day was had by all.