Middle school aged 4-H member participation is on the decline across the nation. Research has identified reasons for declining 4-H club participation, including conflicting time commitments (with school and community activities) and opinions that the program was boring or for little kids. This study sought to gain a clearer understanding of why 4-H member involvement in Camden County, Georgia has steadily declined in recent years. The most prevalent reason listed for leaving the Camden County 4-H program was that the 4-H meeting conflicted with school and community activities. Other reasons listed included wanting to be with friends in a relaxed setting, not liking the activities and lessons at the special interest club meetings, and not feeling welcome in the 4-H club meetings. The 4-H members who continued with the program had 100% parental involvement – the number one indicator of continued 4-H participation.
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机译：4-H成员参与的中学是全国下降。研究已经确定了4-H俱乐部参与下降的原因，包括相互冲突的时间承诺（与学校和社区活动）和方案无聊或小孩子的意见。该研究试图了解为什么4-H会员参与Camden County，近年来稳定地下降了。离开Camden County 4-H计划的最普遍的原因是4-H会议与学校和社区活动发生冲突。列出的其他原因包括希望在轻松的环境中与朋友在一起，而不是喜欢特殊兴趣俱乐部会议的活动和课程，并在4-H俱乐部会议中感到欢迎。继续与该计划继续进行的4-H成员100％父母参与 - 持续4-H参与的第一指标。
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