Apple Grove Raiders is an equestrian 4-H club in Ortonville MI. We participate in monthly club meetings, learning projects, fundraisers, field trips and animal care.
- Ages from 5 - 21 years.
- You don't need a horse to be a member. Just a desire to learn, make friends and be involved in projects (local fair, fundraisers, group field trips).
- Monthly meetings held in Ortonville, MI.
4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development". The name represents four personal development areas of focus for the organization: head, heart, hands, and health. The organization has over 6.5 million members in the United States, from ages 5 to 21, in approximately 90,000 clubs.
The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach. Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of its history, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology.