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4-H Starts Military Youth, Special Interest Clubs
URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois 4-H recently launched two new programs for young people in Illinois.

One focuses on children of Illinois military families. Military 4-H clubs have been formed at Rock Island Arsenal and Scott Air Force Base. A 4-H youth club program is currently being formed at Naval Station Great Lakes.

Another new 4-H program is called "SPIN." It allow young people with special interests or hobbies to meet. A SPIN club can be started with an adult volunteer leader and five young people with an interest in a particular topic such as sailing or robotics.

The University of Illinois Extension is supporting the 4-H efforts. U of I Extension youth development educators can help families or communities start a 4-H club in their area.

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