JUNIORS TO MEET AT THE SELAH CIVIC CENTER

Following is a list of Junior classes that will be held at the Selah Civic Center.
Door opens at 5 and class is from 5:30 to 6:30.

Tuesday, April 19, May 7, and Friday May 17. Tuesday June 4 will be the last date for Merit Badge Awards and party. Then break for the summer. Hopefully we will set up some field trips this summer. Don’t forget to bring a rock!

We hope to see all the junior participants at the General meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month.

Members of the Yakima Rock & Mineral Club are encouraged to bring guests.  If you have not sent your 2024 membership dues in please do it today.  Get your application at www.yakimarockclub.com/membership 

Please let us know if you have concerns or questions. Will you be attending?  Please send your preferred contact information to yakima_rockhounds12@yahoo.com — so we can keep you updated!

History of Future Rockhounds of America

The Future Rock Hounds of America is a national organization. Below is their mission statement:

“Rockhound clubs throughout the Federations have been supporting youth groups for many years. Most clubs have always had young members but often didn’t know what sorts of activities to provide for them. Consequently many youth fell through the cracks. We’re sure no one would argue the fact that we need to ensure the future of our hobby by encouraging our youth.”

As found on the AFMS website: “Under the direction of AFMS President Bill Cox in 1984, a committee was added to the AFMS called “Junior Clubs.” Bill coined the name “Future Rockhounds of America” and designed a certificate to be given to junior clubs becoming members of FRA. It gives pebble pups and juniors the distinction of belonging to something worthwhile. The only requirement for kids to obtain FRA membership is to be a member of a regional federation club with an AFMS affiliation. There are no dues to pay to AFMS.”

School age children can earn badges in each of 20 overall areas: Rocks & Minerals, Earth Resources, Fossils, Lapidary Arts, Collecting, Showmanship, Communication, Field Trips, Leadership, Earth Processes, Earth in Space, Gold Panning & Prospecting, Gemstone Lore & Legend, Stone Age Tools & Art, Rocking on the Computer, The World in Miniature, Special Effects, Fluorescent Minerals, Reaching Across Generations, Maps.

Those earning a minimum of 6 of the 20 badges earn a “Rockhound” badge as a mark of accomplishment and distinction. Details of the program may be found on the “Kids Corner” section of the AFMS web site: www.amfed.org/fra/fra_badge.htm.

Click here to download Junior Program Application.