Donna Menart Betsy Olson Katelyn Herlache 4-H Youth Development Update 2010 Fall Forum

Building on a Rich Tradition In 2009 there were 320,977 youth participants in 4-H and other Cooperative Extension programs

Variety of 4-H Participation Options 36, H club members – 4-H community clubs – 4-H afterschool clubs 1,500 4-H clubs 51,637 4-H Special Interest/Short-Term 5,773 4-H camping 9,213 4-H School Enrichment

4-H : Your first class at the University of Wisconsin

Student Enrollment UW-Madison41,500 Wisconsin 4-H Clubs36,500 UW-Milwaukee30,000 UW-Colleges13,000 UW-Oshkosh13,000 UW-Eau Claire11,000 UW-Whitewater11,000

Volunteers – Key Partners 17,014 4-H adult volunteers – Criminal background checks – Youth development & child protection training – Volunteer Behavior Agreement 2,763 4-H youth volunteers

4-H Volunteer Leader Survey Median hours per week with 4-H – June, July, Aug7 – Sept-May4 – Volunteer: Educator time ratio20:1 Miles traveled for 4-H – 276 annually Non-reimbursed supplies - $41 annually 49% Bachelors degree or more

Four Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development Based on Knowledge & Research of Positive Youth Development Belonging Independence Mastery Generosity

Belonging A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult An Inclusive Environment A Safe Environment

Mastery Opportunities for Mastery Engagement in Learning

Mastery Five ways that 4-H recognizes mastery: Ribbons Awards Night State Fair Opportunities to teach others Act as youth leader

Mastery Top 5 Projects in the State: 1. Photography 2. Foods & Nutrition 3. Arts & Crafts 4. Woodworking 5. Drawing and Painting

Independence Opportunity to See Oneself as an Active Participant in the Future Opportunity for Self-Determination

Opportunity to Value and Practice Service to Others

What types of service projects are 4-H clubs doing in your community?

Essential Elements What do you think is the most valuable Essential Element that the 4-H experience provides? Belonging Independence Mastery Generosity

4-H Youth Development County Staff Roles Direct County 4-H Youth Development Program – Organizational management & educational direction – Volunteer leaders – train, support, manage system

4-H Youth Development County Staff Roles Build community relationships & partnerships Technical resource on youth development Promote youth engagement in the community

Youth in Governance Youth and adults working together in positions of authority to: – make decisions – take action to strengthen organizations, communities, and our democratic society

Youth in Governance Youth as members of: – County boards and committees – City councils – Local government boards – Non-profit boards – Teen Court panels

Youth in Governance 4-H club officers 4-H board and committee members 4-H youth volunteer leaders – Camp counselors – Project and activity leaders

Youth in Governance Benefits – Youth voice and representation – Community improvement – Positive youth development – Civic development

4-H Afterschool Reaches low income youth, and youth not served through traditional 4-H programs Removes participation barriers Involves diverse audiences

4-H Afterschool – Outlook for the Future 4-H Youth Development serves as a resource to communities – staff training – quality, hands-on curriculum – community partner

4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) The jobs most in demand in Wisconsin in the next 10 years will require STEM skills and knowledge and, in many cases, post- secondary degrees

4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) 4-H Gateway Academies – Week-long introduction to Engineering and Technology – Funding for 20 sites per year through the Kern Family Foundation

4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Biofuel Blast Power of Wind GPS/GIS Robotics Rocketry Renewable energy Current 4-H projects

VISTA (Volunteer in Service for America) 16 year-round VISTA volunteers serving Cooperative Extension 40 summer VISTA volunteers in 2010

Operation: Military Kids Provides education and support for young people with a parent deployed Educates community members and educators about the impacts of military deployment on families

Operation: Military Kids Partnership with Fort McCoy afterschool to establish 4-H club Camping and club experiences for military family youth located throughout state

Operation Military Kids State Team University of Wisconsin – Extension/4-H Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction Wisconsin Association of School Boards U.S. Army – Ft McCoy Wisconsin National Guard American Legion Boys and Girls Clubs

Wisconsin 4-H Engaging Youth, Strengthening Families, Building Communities