4-H University: Learn, Lead, Serve
This week, 4-Hers from across Florida came together for an event known as 4-H University. This event was formerly known as 4-H Congress, and 4-H Shortcourse (back in the 40's and 50's). It is an opportunity for high school youth to showcase project knowledge,...
Tips to Help Youth and Families Handle Back-to-School Stress
While returning to school may be exciting to some children, for others the back-to-school season is a time of anxiety and heightened stress. Whether you are a parent or an adult who works closely with youth, there are steps to take that can help young people manage...
Unleashing Creativity and Skills: 4-H Sewing Day Camps
In today's fast-paced digital age, it's essential for young minds to engage in activities that foster creativity, practical skills, and personal growth. Summer day camps with 4-H provide an excellent opportunity for youth to explore their interests and develop new...
Lighting a Fire for Grilling: Incorporating Learning and Fun through Tailgating
As summer approaches and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to engage 4-H youth in outdoor activities that blend fun, learning, and teamwork. One exciting way to accomplish this is to organize a tailgating (grilling) camp and grilling exhibition in...
From Clubs to Camps and Beyond: Helping 4-H Youth Have a Successful Summer Experience
Many 4-H clubs take a break during the summer months. Club leaders and youth may travel, have different summer schedules, or choose to participate in camps during the summer months. 4-H volunteers can help play a role in helping youth and families transition to...
How to Be An Effective Positive Youth Development Coach
What does it mean to be a coach? When you hear the word coach, do you picture someone with a whistle on a sports field? Most of us are probably familiar with sports coaching. However, the concept of coaching has grown to include life and professional coaching as...
Teens As Teachers: Using The Peer Teaching Model in 4-H
We know that younger youth look up to older youth and like to model their behaviors. We see it in siblings all the time, absorbing behaviors of their older brothers or sisters like sponges. Often times, younger youth find the attention and encouragement of older...
5 Ways to Be a Great Mentor to 4-H Youth
4-H functions most effectively as a youth-adult partnership that fosters positive youth development. Youth-adult partnerships can take several forms. One form is a mentoring relationship between a caring adult volunteer and a 4-H youth. Mentoring is a...
Life Skills Aren’t Just Fair…..They Are Sooo Much More!
Youth shows and fairs provide a valuable opportunity for young people to develop a wide range of life skills. From responsibility and communication to planning and organization, these events offer a unique learning experience that can help young people build important...
4-H County and District Events Showcase Life Skills
One of the tenants of the 4-H program is the opportunity for youth to showcase what they have learned. Sometimes this occurs during the county fair or a contest. But youth also have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills during county and district...