4-H After School
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Description: Get Up & Move! is a series of innovative resource materials that 4-H clubs or groups can use to incorporate physical activity and learn about healthy lifestyles in a fun, interactive way. Youth learn about nutrition and suggestions to increase physical activity. Each of the three series includes materials intended for monthly meetings:
A leader activity guide
Educational activity
Recipe for a healthy snack
Parent newsletter
Family activity
Community activity
Additional support materials
Life Skill Development Through 4-H Clubs: The Perspective of 4-H Alumni 
Author: Fox, Janet (4 more by this author); Debra Schroeder; Kathleen Lodl
Description: “The study described was designed to determine if 4-H alumni perceived themselves as having gained life skills through the 4-H Club experience and, if so, to what degree. The study featured examination of 32 life skills divided into four theme areas: Technical skills, Communication skills, Personal/social skills, and Leadership skills. "
Description: The Center for 4-H Youth Development is linked with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. The Center supports research, teaching, and outreach in community based non-formal youth development education.
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Balancing Rigor and Reality: Effective Evaluation Designs for 4-H Youth Development Programs
Author: Arnold, Mary (1 more by this author)
Description: Many assume that a more rigorous evaluation design will always produce better and more useful results. In reality, however, the degree of rigor needed in an evaluation is determined by several factors, including stakeholder and audience needs, time, budget, and expertise. As such, choosing the best evaluation design is more of a balancing act of choices than it is selecting a design from a pre-determined hierarchy of rigor. Webinar participants will learn about the balancing act of evaluation rigor and design and be able to understand the implications of the choices they make when designing evaluations. This resource will allow users to: (1) Learn the different types of evaluation designs; (2) Understand the trade-offs inherent in each design; (3) Explore the impact of budget, time, data, and political constraints in program evaluation; and (4) Design an evaluation for a program they would like to evaluate.
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4-H Meeting the Need - Showcasing Successful 4-H Military Partnership Programs
Author: Pointer, Germaine (1 more by this author); Mary Jo Williams; Brooke Boswell; DeAnn Acosta; John Baggott
Description: This is a PowerPoint Presentation from the DoD USDA Family Resilience Conference Workshop in 2011. Did you know young people on installations worldwide are pledging their heads, hearts, hands and health to better living for their club, community, county and world? Research-based programs and curricula are helping build resilience in our military children. Whether you have a desire to serve military children or are already working with them, this workshop will inspire you.
4-H Programs with a focus on Including Youth with Disabilities
Author: Stumpf, Mitzi; Deb Bialeschki; Karen Luken; Karla Henderson
Description: The mission of the "Intentionally Inclusive 4-H Club Program" is to purposefully create accessible 4-H environments and engage communities to be better able to meet a variety of needs. The program is designed not only to benefit people who have disabilities or who will acquire disabilities, but also to benefit everyone in the community. The purpose of this program is not just to place people in 4-H clubs, but also to make inclusion a philosophy of 4-H. Inclusion occurs through proper planning, preparation, and supports. This article describes the implementation of this program in 3 counties in North Carolina.
Building Strong Communities through School-Extension Partnerships
Author: Rasmussen, Marilyn; Jessica Kirkham; Sonia Mack; Tracey Lehrke; Carrie Johnson; Tina Dangel
Description: In recent years, schools have been expected to address both academic and non-academic needs of children. Extension is well-positioned to partner with schools in meeting numerous social, emotional and physical needs of youth and families. Partnerships or community coalitions can be developed between schools and Extension to meet these critical needs. Examples of current partnerships will be shared.
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4-H Military Partnership Website
Description: 4-H Military Partnerships bring the resources of the Land Grant University - youth development professionals, research based curricula, and high quality training and technical assistance--to the youth programs of the military, University and county 4-H staff are serving as project directors, 4-H Military Liaisons, and as youth development and technology specialists on assignment to the Army, Air Force and Navy.
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Balancing Rigor and Reality: Effective Evaluation Designs for 4-H Youth Development Programs
Author: Arnold, Mary (1 more by this author)
Description: Many assume that a more rigorous evaluation design will always produce better and more useful results. In reality, however, the degree of rigor needed in an evaluation is determined by several factors, including stakeholder and audience needs, time, budget, and expertise. As such, choosing the best evaluation design is more of a balancing act of choices than it is selecting a design from a pre-determined hierarchy of rigor. Webinar participants will learn about the balancing act of evaluation rigor and design and be able to understand the implications of the choices they make when designing evaluations. This resource will allow users to: (1) Learn the different types of evaluation designs; (2) Understand the trade-offs inherent in each design; (3) Explore the impact of budget, time, data, and political constraints in program evaluation; and (4) Design an evaluation for a program they would like to evaluate.
Author: Astroth, Kirk
Description: Why are some youth groups more effective than others? What are the distinguishing characteristics of highly effective youth groups? The author of this document identifies ten essential characteristics of vibrant youth groups.
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4-H Cooperative Curriculum System
Description: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System is the nationwide curriculum development system of the Cooperative Extension Service. Its mission is to provide high quality experientially based curriculum products to 4-H and other non-formal youth development organizations. Over 150 curriculum products are currently available.
4-H Military Club Meetings Made Easy: Iron Skillet "Club in a Tub"
Author: Rose, Maureen; Brian Helms; Easter Tucker
Description: This was a presentation at the 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference. Looking for new ways to deliver the 4-H Club experience to military kids, wherever they live? Eager to simplify 4-H leader recruitment for these clubs? Learn about Iron Skillet, a "Club in a Tub" program developed in Arkansas as a Military 4-H Club/ EFNEP collaboration. Participants will prepare a recipe, design an iron skillet lesson, and plan for leader recruitment.
4-H Nationally Juried Curriculum Collection
Description: Abstracts and information about curricula that has been through a national jury process and recommended for 4-H and youth development programs throughout the country.
Bridging 4-H Partnerships ... It's Experiential
Author: Baker, Diane (1 more by this author)
Description: 4-H partnerships extend 4-H curriculum resources and expertise while enriching programs for youth across the nation in military, after-school and summer programs. Immerse yourself in this experiential learning class to further develop your understanding of the experiential learning model and receive tools to take back and use with your 4-H volunteers and staff.
Building Capacity in Military-Connected Schools: Research and Application
Author: Astor, Ron
Description: This workshop describes a Department of Defense Education Activity partnership between eight schools districts and the University of Southern California. The partnership created a state wide military-connected school anonymous survey for students, school staff and parents. These collective voices are used to improve school climate and student needs. USC Masters of Social Work (MSW) students are trained to work in military connected schools. (Presented at the 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference).
Author: Astroth, Kirk
Description: Why are some youth groups more effective than others? What are the distinguishing characteristics of highly effective youth groups? The author of this document identifies ten essential characteristics of vibrant youth groups.
Communication Activities for 4-H Clubs
Description: Designed to be used in a group setting, the teaching activities, games, exercises, skits and other activities in this manual can be used to teach communication skills to youth who belong to organized clubs and groups. Some of the skills to be developed include verbal and written communication, speeches and demonstrations, and various formats and outlines. This manual is part of the Building Bridges Communications curriculum
Directory of Successful 4-H Urban Programs
Description: The Directory of Successful 4-H Urban Programs, featuring the Youth Voices Project from Erie County, is now available. Youth Voices was a five-year New Communities Project funded by the Children, Youth and Families At Risk (CYFAR) Program, National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (CSREES), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Author: Hobbs, Beverly (2 more by this author); Barbara Sawer, Ed.D.
Description: This publication describes the experiences of Oregon 4-H in implementing the Oregon 4-H Latino Outreach Project and the knowledge gained through the project.
Goal Setting: Leaders Guide to Helping Youth
Description: A guide for leaders about how to help 4-H members plan, write, and evaluate progress towards goals.
High Stakes, High Rewards: Starting the 4-H LIFE Program with Children of Offenders Workshop
Author: Gillespie, Tammy (1 more by this author)
Description: This workshop includes two prison visit simulations. There are many meaningful rewards in implementing the 4-H LIFE parent education and 4-H activities with families impacted by parental incarceration.
Author: Acosta, DeAnn; Mary Jo Williams; Mark Otto
Description: Do you work with Before and After School programs or other youth organizations? Do you need some ideas and resources for teaching science to middle school youth or helping staff better understand adolescents? Join the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project Team to learn how you and your organization can utilize programs and curricula developed through the 4-H and Army partnership.
Life Skill Development of Oklahoma 4-H Alumni
Author: Maass, Sarah; Nick Place; Gerald Cullen; Carolyn S. Wilken, Joy Jordan
Description: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of long-term 4-H participation on the development of lifeskill competencies known to assist individuals with living a productive and rewarding life. This study surveyed Oklahoma 4-H alumni who had participated in the Oklahoma 4-H program at the highest levels (state and national) between the years 1969 and 1998.
Description: This site lists 4-H publications in Spanish, organizations that work with Latino populations, and publications dealing with issues of interest to Latino populations. The Oregon Outreach Project is designed to increase the outreach efforts of Oregon State University Extension to Oregon's Latino/Hispanic community.
Physical and Psychological Safety Promotes Youth Learning in 4-H
Author: Singletary, Loretta; William Evans; Marilyn Smith
Description: Recent research indicates that specific features influence positive developmental processes in youth. When adults provide experiences with such features they promote developmental assets. 4-H programs rely upon two factors to function successfully at the community level. These are youth who participate and adults who support their participation and lead their activities. Very little research has been conducted, however, to determine how community programs, such as 4-H, fit into this model of positive youth development. In 2003, a statewide assessment was conducted to measure the impact of 4-H programs in Nevada. Part of our assessment goal was to study the extent to which Nevada 4-H promotes positive youth development in community settings as seen through the eyes of the parents and adult leader involved in 4-H.
Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult
Description: Suggestions for how adults in 4-H can create positive relationships with youth participants.