Club Information
The Somerset County 4-H R/C Car Club was started around 1986. The first 4-H Fair in which the club participated was 1986. It was started by a young man who had a love for the hobby and wanted to share it with others. For the first 2 years of the club, there was no track and the go kart track was used. For the 1988 4-H Fair, in order to finally have a track, a Jeep was brought in and driven in a circle to wear a groove in the dirt. The next year weedwackers were used. The Jeep was then used for a drivers stand. The tent for the club was shared with at least 5 other clubs.
Many years later and increases in club members (currently around 30) as well as club funds and technology, the track is cut using a farm tractor and rototiller, there is a wooden professionally built driver stand, and the club now has it's own tent. This was achieved through the passion that the members and leaders have and the desire to share it with others.
Currently we meet in the 4-H Center Gym on the First and Third Tuesdays of the month. We have 4 categories of cars and trucks and run races each meeting.
Our meetings involve
- Track setup
- Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge
- Handing out previous weeks race winners' ribbons
- Club business
- Racing
- Track cleanup
What the Club provides it's members
- An ability to learn about R/C Cars in all aspects, including building, setup, and maintenance
- An ability to build lifeskills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership
- Races in which to compete against other members for ribbons and trophies
- An inspiration to members creative side in posters and car body paint
- A fun safe environment
- Friendship that can last forever
What the Club expects of it's members
- $30 yearly dues
- Participation in all 4-H Fundraisers
- Participation in Club Activities
- Yearly Club or public presentation
- Yearly Recordbook
- Follow all 4-H and Club rules
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4-H Mission Statement
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program uses a
learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to
become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This mission is accomplished by using the
knowledge and resources of the land-grant university system, along with the involvement of caring adults."
Non-Discrimination Statement
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. For additional information, contact: (908) 526-8242 or www.nj4h.rutgers.edu.