1. 4-H Overview

2. 4-H Overview
4-H is about Positive Youth Development thru the teaching and developing of life skills.

3. Tennessee 4-H has 5 competency areas:
4-H Overview
Tennessee 4-H has 5 competency areas:
Health/Physical
Personal/Social
Cognitive/Creative
Vocational
Citizenship and Ethics

4. Competency definitions
Health/Physical Through an emphasis on exercise and proper nutrition, 4-H'ers are encouraged to develop habits that lead to a healthy lifestyle which will continue in adulthood.
Personal/Social Being comfortable with yourself, cooperating with others, forming friendships, assuming responsibility and having self-discipline are important components of social development. The Tennessee 4-H program provides its members with opportunities to develop and enhance these skills through participation in club activities, camps, conferences and service projects.
Cognitive/Creative Learning is an on-going part of life. Participation in 4-H projects allows members to choose specific areas of interest and increase their knowledge of those areas through activities. Project work also involves setting goals, evaluating progress, record keeping and communicating knowledge to others.

5. Competency definitions
Vocational The 4-H club aims to provide its members with opportunities to gain an awareness of and explore a wide variety of career and vocational options. The life skills developed through 4-H participation help prepare young people for successful professional careers. Emphasis is also placed on avocational options and use of leisure time.
Citizenship/Ethics Knowledge and understanding of the history and values of community or nation contribute to good citizenship. Involvement in the 4-H program not only teaches young people to appreciate others and learn about their surroundings, but also encourages them to become involved and find ways to make positive contributions to society.

6. 4-H Overview
Indicators of a Quality Program

7. 4-H Overview Project Group 26-1 Honor Club 90-1 Judging Teams 169-Team
Volunteers
22-1

8. 4-H Overview Project Group 26-1 Honor Club 90-1
These Ratios represent the ratio of enrolled 4-H members to the members involved in the highlighted activity
Judging Teams
169-Team
Volunteers
22-1

9. Experiential Education Model
4-H Overview
Experiential Education Model

10. 4-H Overview
Targeting Life Skills

11. 4-H Overview Life Skills Achieving Goals Building Relationships
Communication
Citizenship
Decision Making
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Leadership
Positive Self Esteem
Responsibility
Teamwork

12. 4-H Overview
Life Skills

13. Clubs

14. Setting the Stage for In-School 4-H Clubs
Neal Smith
Western Region
Extension Area Specialist – 4-H

15. Your Cast of Characters . . .
Who do you need to contact?
School Superintendent
Curriculum Coordinator
Principal
Secretary
Teachers
Guidance Counselor (for Special Interest)

16. Setting the Stage . . . Getting Prepared for the Meeting
Decide your educational focus for the 4-H Club year
Use August and September to develop lesson plans
Prepare a three-ring binder with the materials you will need (i.e. script, background info., camera-ready copies of handouts, etc.)
May develop a rotation system with educational programs
Prepare your 4-H Club Calendar

17. Setting the Stage . . . Meeting with the Principal
Have a proposed meeting date for the 4-H Club (i.e. every second Tuesday, each third Thursday)
Highlight planned educational activities
Be able to show connection with Terra Nova objectives
Ask to be included with Teacher In-service Training
Confirm decisions with follow-up letter

18. Setting the Stage . . . Meeting with the Principal
Discuss discipline policy
Where will you meet?
How much time will you have?
Will the students come to you or will you rotate to separate classes?
Is there a “protocol” for subject matter? (i.e. Science/Technology, Communications, etc.)
Can you use volunteers?

19. Setting the Stage . . . Meeting with the Principal
Get permission to meet with teachers
Determine if there is an opportunity to meet with teachers as a group
Are there school specific priorities that 4-H can reinforce?
Policy for student participation in 4-H events and activities (in-school AND out-of-school)
Policy for rescheduling 4-H Clubs and the availability of a school calendar

20. Setting the Stage . . . Meeting with the Teachers
As a Group or Individually
Ask them to complete Volunteer Leader forms
Highlight your discussion with the Principal
Discuss their discipline plan
Are there classroom management “issues” that you need to be aware of?
Are their special needs students in the class?

21. Setting the Stage . . . Meeting with the Teachers
Will they be in the room with you? Do you want them to?
Do they have any class priorities or focus areas that 4-H can reinforce?
As with Principal, emphasize the educational value of 4-H.
Showcase the different delivery methods you can provide.

22. Setting the Stage . . . Different Delivery Methods
Organized 4-H Clubs (In-school, community, after-school and military)
Special Interest
School Enrichment
Service Learning Projects
Select the appropriate delivery method based on the audience, subject matter area and/or restriction you might face. Example – Can’t meet high school club on a regular basis.

23. Delivery Methods Organized 4-H Clubs
An organized group of youth, led by an adult, with a planned program that is carried on throughout all or most of the year. 4-H clubs may meet in any location and typically have elected officers and a set of rules approved by the membership to govern the club.
In-school clubs –
- Meet during school hours
- Have officers
- Planned activities beyond school enrichment

24. Delivery Methods Organized 4-H Clubs (cont.) Community clubs
- Typically meet in the evenings or on weekends
- Offer self-chosen multiple learning experiences and activities
4-H After-School clubs
- Organized within child care settings
- Have officers and planned activities
Military 4-H clubs
- Organized by the Armed Forces
- Often on military installations, and principally for military dependents

25. Delivery Methods Special Interest Short-term programs
Groups of youth meeting for specific learning experience
Involves direct teaching by Extension Staff or trained volunteers, including teachers
Program is not part of school curriculum
Not restricted to members of 4-H Clubs

26. Delivery Methods Special Interest (cont.)
Multiple-day meetings should be reported as short-term programs.
The direct audience contact hours should be at least six (6) for enrollment to be reported
Could provide Teachers with a list of programs you would be willing to deliver. (i.e. On My Own, Healthy Snacks, etc.)

27. Delivery Methods School Enrichment
Groups of youth receiving a sequence of learning experiences in cooperation with school officials
During school hours
To support the school curriculum
Involves direct teaching by Extension Staff or trained volunteers, including teachers

28. Delivery Methods Service Learning Projects Open to all club members
Conducted at school or at home
Allow student input on selecting project
Could be included as part of other delivery methods

29. Leadership Opportunities
An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Participation:
Opportunities to participate in the Club program.
Opportunities to participate in local contests.
Opportunities to be recognized for participation.
Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.
Life Skills: Communication
Responsibility
Achieving Goals
Positive Self-Esteem
Leadership Opportunities:
Officers elected by the Club members.
Provide leadership opportunities for all club members.
Life Skills: Leadership
Citizenship
Teamwork
Communication
Responsibility
Leadership Opportunities
Participation
Educational Component
Service Learning
Reinforce, don’t repeat, school work
Unique to other clubs
Service Learning:
Open to all Club members.
Conducted at school or at home.
Allow student input on selecting projects.
Life Skills: Leadership
Citizenship
Teamwork
Educational Component:
Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.
Addresses Life Skills.
Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.
Is as hands-on as possible.
Life Skills: Healthy Life Styles
Citizenship
Communication
Responsibility

30. An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Leadership Opportunities
Participation
Educational Component
Service Learning

31. An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Participation:
Opportunities to participate in the Club program.
Opportunities to participate in local contests.
Opportunities to be recognized for participation.
Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.
When offering a local contest, provide educational lessons and materials to support the activity.

32. An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Leadership Opportunities:
Officers elected by the Club members.
Provide leadership opportunities for all club members.
Educational Component:
Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.
Addresses Life Skills.
Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.
Is as hands-on as possible.
Service Learning

33. An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Reinforce, don’t repeat, school work
Unique to other clubs!

34. Leadership Opportunities
An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together
Participation:
Opportunities to participate in the Club program.
Opportunities to participate in local contests.
Opportunities to be recognized for participation.
Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.
Life Skills: Communication
Responsibility
Achieving Goals
Positive Self-Esteem
Leadership Opportunities:
Officers elected by the Club members.
Provide leadership opportunities for all club members.
Life Skills: Leadership
Citizenship
Teamwork
Communication
Responsibility
Leadership Opportunities
Participation
Educational Component
Service Learning
Reinforce, don’t repeat, school work
Unique to other clubs
Service Learning:
Open to all Club members.
Conducted at school or at home.
Allow student input on selecting projects.
Life Skills: Leadership
Citizenship
Teamwork
Educational Component:
Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.
Addresses Life Skills.
Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.
Is as hands-on as possible.
Life Skills: Healthy Life Styles
Citizenship
Communication
Responsibility

35. Setting the Stage . . . Things to consider:
Send a 4-H Calendar each month to Principal, Secretary, Teachers and 4-H Club Officers
Try to avoid scheduling 4-H Clubs on a Monday
Be careful scheduling a club on the first day of a new month or first day back from a holiday
The challenges of meeting in the afternoon versus morning
When rescheduling, try to stay on the same day of the week as original date

36. First Meeting with Students . . .
Things you will need:
Member Enrollment Forms
- Explorer (4th Grade), F845
- 5th – 12th Grades, F846
- Spanish version, F847
Plan for Electing Officers
Yearbook
Plan for Recognizing Participation

37. Questions?