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Engaging youth in the fair experience
Published on August 4, 2014
Fairs and 4-H go hand in hand. Both aim to educate! -
Summer camp – way more than just fun
Published on July 31, 2014
Summer camps make long lasting differences in the lives of youth by getting them unplugged from electronics and connecting them to the outdoors. -
Physical fitness during 4-H club meetings: Fitnes scavenger hunts
Published on July 25, 2014
Health is one of the four H’s in the pledge. At a 4-H club meeting it is important to have some time for kids to be physically active. This article explores developing a fun fitness scavenger hunt at your meeting. -
Photography as a trade and career
Published on July 23, 2014
Photography as a trade can lead to majors in college and possibly a career. -
More youth are enrolling in summer learning programs
Published on July 23, 2014
Recent poll indicates more young people are participating in summer learning programs. -
Volunteers without science backgrounds can teach science to kids
Published on July 22, 2014
In 4-H, everyone can help young people learn science. Remember these concepts when recruiting new volunteers to teach science. -
Voluntourism
Published on July 18, 2014
What do you get when you combine service with travel and volunteering with tourism? -
Cooler temperatures help light weight pigs make weight at fair
Published on July 18, 2014
The pigs you’re taking to your county fair maybe growing faster than normal this summer. -
Michigan begins embracing “voluntourism” initiatives in efforts to restore communities.
Published on July 18, 2014
Voluntourism can be general described as a combination of service, adventure, professional development and networking typically matched with your passion. -
No ammo for your 4-H shoot club? No problem!
Published on July 18, 2014
Investigate alternatives to ammo shortage in 4-H shooting sports.