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4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development. About 4-H. 4-H is a world-wide youth development program Provides Opportunities for young people To learn leadership skills To explore ways to serve To engage in hands-on learning To develop beneficial life skills

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4-H Youth Development

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  1. 4-H Youth Development

  2. About 4-H • 4-H is a world-wide youth development program • Provides • Opportunities for young people • To learn leadership skills • To explore ways to serve • To engage in hands-on learning • To develop beneficial life skills • Training in project areas to suit a variety of interests • Awards through contests, trips, and scholarships

  3. 4-H Is… • Learning By Doing • Helping Others • Having Fun • Making New Friends • Developing Volunteerism • Becoming A Leader • Practicing Responsibility • Solving Problems • Making the Best Better

  4. 4-H Citizenship and Service • The 4-H motto is “To Make the Best Better” • Meeting needs in our community and beyond through • Hands-on group activities • One-on-one relationship building • The collection of resources • Developing an awareness and compassion for others • Using your skills and interests to help others

  5. 4-H Leadership • Opportunities • Teaching workshops • Planning activities • Organizing meetings and projects • Mentoring younger members • Positions • Workshop / Project Leaders • Club / County / District Officers • State Leadership Team • State Ambassadors

  6. Gain skills and knowledge in an area of interest Share information and experiences with others Apply project work in community service and leadership Goal of 4-H projects

  7. Plants & Animals Projects • Small Animals • Veterinary Science • Livestock • Crops • Horticulture Events: • Livestock Judging • Show Animals • Horticulture Judging

  8. Family & Consumer SciencesProjects • Sewing • Fabrics and Fashion • Food and Nutrition • Healthy Living • Consumer Education • Entrepreneurship • Childcare & Development • Safety • Events: • Dress Revue & Dress to Impress • 4-H Food Showdown • Consumer Judging • 4-H Market Place

  9. Science and Technology Projects • Entomology • Engineering and Technology • Robotics • GPS • Computer Technology • Aerospace • Electronics • Woodworking Events • 4-H Science Day Experiment • 4-H Robotics Teams • Geocaching

  10. Expressive Arts Projects • Performing Arts • Drama / Theater • Arts and Crafts • Photography • Public Speaking • Graphic Design • Events • Share the Fun • 4-H Has Talent • Talks & Demonstration Contests

  11. Environmental Sciences Projects • Wildlife & Fisheries • Environmental Stewardship • Shooting Sports • Forestry • Geology • Energy Events • Archery Contests • 4-H Camp • Farm Safety Day

  12. How To Get Involved • Visit the Oklahoma 4-H website at 4h.okstate.edu • Contact your county Extension Office • Find a local club • Choose a project area • Start growing!

  13. Thank You

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