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Program Objectives
- Provide educational programs to assist youth in developing appropriate life and technical skills for adulthood.
- Provide volunteer and staff training to assist families and communities in developing sound educational programs for youth.
Activities
- Develop educational programs for positive youth development.
- Develop curricular materials to support educational programs.
- Deliver organized youth development programs throughout Oregon.
- Collaborate with other youth serving agencies.
- Train 4-H volunteers to expand programs for youth.
- Evaluate effectiveness of 4-H Youth Development Programs.
Interested in joining 4-H? Call the Hood River County Extension office at (541) 386-3343, or stop by at 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River, or e-mail us! Visit their website.
4-H
Adventures
Did
you know that 4-H has a program specifically for children in
grades K-3? Children of this age are a distinct audience
for 4-H, with learning characteristics and developmental needs
that differ from those of older youth. 4-H Adventures appeals
to these children's natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning,
and high energy level by providing an opportunity for active
learning in a noncompetitive environment. Through a variety
of activities and experiences, children are encouraged to explore
and think about the world around them. The goals of 4-H
Adventures are to:
- Develop a positive self-concept
- Develop competencies in life skills for self-understanding, social interaction, decision making, learning to learn, and mastering physical skills.
- Gain knowledge in sciences, literature, and the arts through the experiential learning process.
- Develop positive attitudes about learning.
- Develop ongoing relationships with caring adults and older youth who serve as positive role models.
- Explore family and community relationships.
- Develop an understanding of and appreciation for social and cultural diversity.
The subject areas in the 4-H Adventures projects are: Off to Adventure, About You and Me, After School Club, Earth Connections, 4-H Outdoor Discovery, Explore the World of Small Animals, Kaleidoscope, Nutrition for K-3, Recycling Adventures, and Talking with TJ.
Would you like more information about 4-H? Simply fill out the form below:
Interested in joining 4-H? Call the Hood River County Extension office at (541) 386-3343, or stop by at 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River, or e-mail us! Visit their website at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/4-H.php.
4-H Volunteers
Do you like bird watching, cooking, gardening or working with animals? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as part of 4-H. It's not just a program for farm kids...you can have fun with kids, and learn right along with them!
"I've liked the opportunity to meet new people and teach young people the skills I've gained through years of experience. Also, I've liked being able to spend quality time with my own children."
4-H volunteer
Imagine a young person's satisfaction at learning a new skill, at doing a job well. Imagine your own satisfaction at watching a young person blossom. You can help our young people as they gain self-esteem -- an essential ingredient for happy, productive citizens.
Here's how you can
get involved...
Contact the
Hood River County Extension Service at (541) 386-3343, or E-Mail
us.