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The Florida 4-H Program
Marilyn N. Norman
University of Florida
Marilyn N. Norman
University of Florida
What is 4-H?
4-H is the voluntary, non-formal educational youth development program of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.
What is 4-H?
4-H has a unique service:– Youth Development Program of Land Grant
Universities & Colleges– Accessible to All Youth– Unparalleled Reach– Practical, Hands-On Science Focus– Practical Life Skills Focus
4-H Enrollment
Number of Youth Involved in the 2005-2006 year: 223,057– Organized Clubs: 23,788– Day Camps/Special Interest Clinics: 30,724– School Enrichment: 198,548– Residential Camps: 3,244– School Age Child Care: 10,294– Individual Study/Family 4-H: 1,203
4-H Projects Studied – (Content)
4-H’s Mission Mandates:
Healthy Lifestyles - 112,678
Science, Engineering and Technology - 136,711
Citizenship - 51,732
Themes in 4-H
YOUTH DEVELOPMENTEssential Elements
EDUCATIONMission Areas
Science, Engineering & Technology
Healthy Living
Citizenship
CONTEXT
Afterschool
Clubs
Camps
Belonging
Mastery
Independence
Generosity
CONTENT
School Enrichment
High Content High Content High High Content High Content High ContextContext
Low Context High Context Low Low Context High Context Low ContentContent
Developed by Cathann A. Kress, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDADeveloped by Cathann A. Kress, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDA
Themes in 4-H
YOUTH DEVELOPMENTEssential Elements
EDUCATIONMission Areas
Science, Engineering & Technology
Healthy Living
Citizenship
CONTEXT
Afterschool
Clubs
Camps
Life Life SkillsSkills
Belonging
Mastery
Independence
Generosity
CONTENT
School Enrichment
High Content High Content High High Content High Content High ContextContext
Low Context High Context Low Low Context High Context Low ContentContent
Developed by Cathann A. Kress, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDADeveloped by Cathann A. Kress, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDA
What makes 4-H unique?
Youth Development principles alone are not sufficient;
Education alone is not sufficient; Youth activities alone are not sufficient; Listen to a youth talk about why they joined
Program Highlights - Leg
– Simulation of the state legislature
– A youth/adult partnership and implemented as a youth-led learning event
– Participants function in decision making role and
– use creative problem-solving skills within the state legislative process
– Florida youth become active, responsible citizens for civic engagement
Program Highlights
Healthy Lifestyles Initiative– The Youth Empowered Ambassadors for Health
(YEAH!) Campaign, provides information and supports the role that 4-H youth can have in becoming advocates for a healthy lifestyle.
Program Highlights
Florida 4-H Congress– Congress is a time for youth to come together and
celebrate the past 4-H year and prepare for the new year!
Competitive Events Workshops Share the Fun Fashion Show Awards Banquet
Program Highlights-
American Camp Association Accreditation– 4-H Camps begin accreditation
process in 2007! Camp Cherry Lake – 2007 Camp Ocala – 2008 Camp Cloverleaf – 2009 Camp Timpoochee - 2010
Program Highlights
Camps provide:– Positive developmental
environments – Supportive relationships – Positive experiences foundational to
practicing successful life skills. – Enhanced value by attending
multiple summers or for sessions – Counselors-In-Training opportunities
in leadership and decision-making
Regional Specialized Agents
Regional Specialized 4-H Agents– Northwest – Kelley Hiemstra– Northeast - William Heltemes– Central – Judy Butterfield
Responsibilities – District Support of 4-H faculty– State Program Leadership – State Curriculum Leadership
4-H Improvements
Website– www.florida4h.org– Easier navigation– More interaction – photo
galleries, downloadable marketing materials, etc.
– Coming soon: 4-H stories, blogs, etc.
Improvements – Focus Groups
– Need your involvement on several of these committees
– Extension Symposium will offer an opportunity for you to review the options
– Prepare youth for the future