The Kwajalein 4-H Clubs are on the US Army Kwajalein Atoll, located in the South Pacific between Hawaii and Australia. The Atoll is 2 square miles and has about 2,000 people living there. The population is mostly military contractors with less than 5% active duty military. Only means of transportation is bicycles.

The Kwajalein 4-H clubs have been active for over a year with nearly all clubs organized by parent and community volunteers. They usually meet at night or on the weekends.

Current and past clubs have included: dog obedience, foods and nutrition, sewing, stained glass, creative arts, computer construction, web design, photography, drama and creative writing. All members also participate in a community citizenship club.

Parents and community members are actively recruited through mailings, word of mouth, and exhibits at various locations on the Atoll.

Parents express their satisfaction with the program continuously, one parent wrote "4-H has been a very good experience for all of my children. I know that many kids here in Kwajalein will benefit from the experience as well."

This was the 4-H Cooking clubs Christmas display at our local Bakery.

4-H'ers show off their Valentine's Day art work.

For more information about Military 4-H opportunities contact: military4-H@ctahr.hawaii.edu

For more information about 4-H Clubs at Kwajalein School Age contact Susannah Jones at Susannah.jones@smdck.smdc.army.mil or (805)-355-172