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Basics and Set Up of 4-H Afterschool Programs 4-H Afterschool In-Service November 29, 2006

Basics and Set Up of 4-H Afterschool Programs 4-H Afterschool In-Service November 29, 2006 Sherry Ford Mary Kramer. Establish Partnerships Schools Churches Current Afterschool Programs Community Organizations, PTA Key Contacts: Administrators Teachers Program Coordinators.

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Basics and Set Up of 4-H Afterschool Programs 4-H Afterschool In-Service November 29, 2006

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  1. Basics and Set Up of 4-H Afterschool Programs 4-H Afterschool In-Service November 29, 2006 Sherry Ford Mary Kramer

  2. Establish Partnerships • Schools • Churches • Current Afterschool Programs • Community Organizations, PTA Key Contacts: Administrators Teachers Program Coordinators

  3. Recruitment • Brochures • Student Focus • Parent Focus • Flyers • News Articles • Newspapers • Newsletters

  4. Decisions, Decisions • Who should be the financial administrator? • Budgeting • Fees • Hiring Staff • Screening • Evaluation • Policies & Pay • Scheduling

  5. More Decisions Registration Forms • Methods of delivery • Collection of forms • How to collect fees • Make sure all information is provided to all partners

  6. Expectations for Use of Facilities • Is there a fee for use? • Who will set up and tear down? • Who is responsible for cleanup? • Who will open and close facility? • Can you have food?

  7. Policies • Early Outs • Weather Related • Inservice Days • Child Pick-Up and Drop Off • Who? • Sign-In and Sign-Out • Procedures for absentees • Phone call to guardians • Check with office for school absences

  8. Coordinator/ Educators • Scheduling duties • Lesson Plans • Include BMIG • Guest speakers • Field trips • Policies for absences • Associates

  9. Meeting the Needs of Youth Utilize BMIG • Belonging: to feel connected, wanted valued, and part of a group • Mastery: to know 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

  10. Set a Positive Tone • Involve youth in setting up behavior expectations and policies • Post expectations each day • Afterschool = FUN & Safe Environment • Be ORGANIZED! • Let youth know what they are going to do each day

  11. Volunteers • Senior citizens, RSVP • Teens • Businesses • Community Members • Parents • Provide Training

  12. Parent Involvement • Introductory Letter • Update Letters/ Notices • Invite to open house or show • Invite to donate snacks • Incorporate a parent fun night

  13. Many Faces of 4-H Afterschool • 4-H Club after school • Includes 4-H fee • Meets several times • Includes use of project materials • Can include business meeting, presentations, leadership, etc. • Clover Kids

  14. Many Faces of 4-H Afterschool • Theme-based Interest Groups • Select theme such as science, theater arts, etc. • Special Interest Groups (Specific) • Babysitter Training • Go-the-Distance • Day Camps • InService/other out-of-school days • Summer

  15. Call it 4-H • 4-H Afterschool offers alternatives for youth to engage in positive activities during high risk hours. • Develop your program to meet the needs of your families. • Develop community partnerships • It is 4-H = Positive Youth Development

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