1. Starting 4-H Clubs in Afterschool Settings 4-H Afterschool Rollout Conference Newton, Iowa October 22 – 23, 2003

2. Starting 4-H Clubs Name Why did you choose this tree? Why are you at this in-service?

3. Starting 4-H Clubs Apple:bears the fruits of our labor. Palm:flexible and provides comfort when the heat is on. Oak:strong; a great foundation wood with which to work. Pine:protective in the environment, and like 4-H, is forever green.

4. Starting 4-H Clubs Meeting the Needs of Youth Belonging:to feel connected, wanted, valued, and part of the group Mastery:to know you that you have skills, are capable, and can be successful Independence:to learn to do things and make decisions on your own; to be responsible Generosity:to give back to others and the community; to obey the law

5. Starting 4-H Clubs What do we want to know about 4-H Afterschool Programs?

6. Starting 4-H Clubs Why should we, as Extension staff, get involved in 4-H Afterschool?

7. Starting 4-H Clubs What are the barriers to implementing 4-H Afterschool programs?

8. Starting 4-H Clubs Who do we need to articulate our 4-H Afterschool goals to?

9. Starting 4-H Clubs 4-H Club models vary by...

10. Starting 4-H Clubs Define the issue Brainstorm solutions to the issue

11. Starting 4-H Clubs Kids must be at the center of what we do. We must take the 4-H program to the kids. We are publicly funded, so it is our job to reach the kids where they are. Expand your vision of 4-H. Special Interest Club versus Community 4-H Club…consider the outcomes. Call it 4-H! Use the resource guides. Everyone Wins!