As members join a 4-H group, it helps develop a team unit as well as helps in getting new members involved in the group. As members get older, it becomes even more important. During the teen years, members need more social time and it is important for clubs to keep this in mind and make plans to include this very important time. Adding fun activities adds enthusiasm and enjoyment to the 4-H meeting. It also allows time for energy release in constructive ways.
Many clubs have different committees for each meeting.
Some elect recreation and refreshment leaders for the year. However, having someone responsible for the job each time, makes it go smoother and make the meetings more fun. Recreation helps youth learn to create their own fun, to cooperate, to follow and give directions and to understand themselves and others better. Many clubs serve refreshments at meetings, although they are not essential. If you club does wish to have them, you can make sure it s done in a way that club members learn how to select simple, nutritious, and inexpensive refreshments or snacks as well as how to serve them.