Life Skills Developed in Youth Through Subject Matter Experiences:

Educational Activities and Methods:

In ­­­­________ County, there is _____full-time 4-H agent, and ____ other Extension agents that contribute ___% of their time teaching 4-H life skills.  In addition, there are _____full time volunteers that lead 4-H clubs, and ____ project leaders and ____ teen volunteers that offer guidance for 4-H projects and activities.  Life skills are taught through 4-H club meetings, competitive events, school enrichment, day and residential camps, and other educational programs.

 4-H club meetings are led by 4-H volunteers, and each club is required to have planned educational programs at each meeting.  4-H clubs are also the vehicle through which youth learn leadership skills and how to run a business meeting.  Clubs are also required to complete at least one service project each year which teaches good citizenship and compassion for others.

 Competitive events allow 4-Hers to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through their 4-H projects.  Competition also allows youth to learn decision making skills, public presentation skills, and good sportsmanship.  Competition is available for youth 8-18 at the club, county, district, state, and national levels.

 School enrichment includes programs that are delivered through the public and private school system.  This delivery method allows youth with limited resources access to 4-H.  Currently, ________ County offers _____ educational activities through this delivery mode: 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program, 4-H Ag Awareness, and _____________. 

 Camping is another delivery mode that teaches life skills.  Camps are usually held on non-school days and cover a variety of project areas.  Camps include a cumulative of 6-hours or more of educational activities in specific subject matter curricula. 

 Other educational programs may include field trips, tours, workshops, and clinics.  Support materials for this Extension Program include:

·         ____ fact sheets

·         ____ project guides

·         ___ web site, U-Tube, Facebook

·         ___ newsletter (___ issues/year)

·         Officer handbooks

·         Member enrollment guide (updated annually)

·         School enrichment enrollment guides

·         Camp marketing materials (brochures, posters, website)

·         ___ marketing materials

Examples of Educational Activities/Events that should be reported in tables under this major program:

Note- some topics can fit under more than one mission mandate. Don't forget to include tables for programs that were taught by volunteers and program assistants.