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Starting 4-H Clubs in Afterschool Settings. 4-H Afterschool Rollout Conference Newton, Iowa October 22 – 23, 2003. Starting 4-H Clubs. Name Why did you choose this tree? Why are you at this in-service?. Starting 4-H Clubs. Apple: bears the fruits of our labor.
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Starting 4-H Clubs in Afterschool Settings 4-H Afterschool Rollout Conference Newton, Iowa October 22 – 23, 2003
Starting 4-H Clubs • Name • Why did you choose this tree? • Why are you at this in-service?
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.
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
Starting 4-H Clubs What do we want to know about 4-H Afterschool Programs?
Starting 4-H Clubs Why should we, as Extension staff, get involved in 4-H Afterschool?
Starting 4-H Clubs What are the barriers to implementing 4-H Afterschool programs?
Starting 4-H Clubs Who do we need to articulate our 4-H Afterschool goals to?
Starting 4-H Clubs 4-H Club models vary by...
Starting 4-H Clubs • Define the issue • Brainstorm solutions to the issue
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!