Tuft’s University Study of Positive Youth Development 8 year nationwide longitudinal study Compared the positive youth development of 4-H versus other youth serving organizations: Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brother/Big Sisters, YMCA, Scouting Study began in 2002 Data collected from more than 7,000 participants from 44 states (including Colorado)

The Tufts 4-H Study of P ositive Y outh D evelopment 2x more likely to go to COLLEGE 3x more likely to CONTRIBUTE to their community More likely to pursue education or career in SCIENCE Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University 4-H Members were:

The Tufts 4-H Study of P ositive Y outh D evelopment 3x more likely to DELAY sexual activity through Grade 12 2x more likely to EXERCISE and be PHYSICALLY ACTIVE Elevated Level of engagement at school Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University 4-H Members were:

The Tufts 4-H Study of P ositive Y outh D evelopment MORE likely to report better grades 4-H Girls 2x more likely to be involved in SCIENCE Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University 4-H Members were: Less Likely to be involved in risky behavior (drug, alcohol, or cigarette use)