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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Training in project areas to suit a variety of interests Awards through contests, trips, and scholarships
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-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
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
GOAL OF 4-H PROJECTS
Gain skills and knowledge in an area of interest
Share information and experiences with others
Apply project work in community service and leadership
Plants & Animals Projects Small Animals
Veterinary Science Livestock Crops HorticultureEvents: Livestock Judging Show Animals Horticulture Judging
Family & Consumer Sciences Projects 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
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
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
Environmental Sciences Projects
Wildlife & Fisheries Environmental Stewardship Shooting Sports Forestry Geology Energy
Events Archery Contests 4-H Camp Farm Safety Day
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!
THANK YOU