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Michigan 4-H youth better their community through the arts
Published on August 20, 2012
Participants in the Calhoun County 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Summer Day Camp discover natural talents and abilities, nurture younger youth and better their community through an annual five-week camp. -
Youth feel the honor of competing in 2012 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
Published on August 20, 2012
At the annual 4-H State Horse Show, approximately 520 competitors from 48 Michigan counties were chosen to compete and given the honor of representing their county. -
Build character in children through story books
Published on August 20, 2012
Reading to children is essential to ensure their success in school. Books that focus on character can help children build literacy skills as well as learn character lessons. -
Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club meetings
Published on August 20, 2012
Is your 4-H club meeting making the grade? Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club’s meetings using this helpful tool. -
Help children learn about money management
Published on August 17, 2012
Kids who are given the opportunities to make a spending plan and implement it are more likely to develop good judgment about money. -
Fairs are a great way to learn about leadership
Published on August 16, 2012
Michigan 4-H youth develop leadership skills through participation in county fairs. -
Time management for teens: Taking intermissions – Act III
Published on August 15, 2012
All individuals need to take time to step back, reflect and plan. Intermission is an essential part of creating a better circus performance. -
4-H livestock record books facilitate life-long learning
Published on August 15, 2012
Michigan State University Extension indicates that youth who complete livestock record books learn recordkeeping and entrepreneurial skills. -
Michigan 4-H youth build portfolios with employers in mind
Published on August 15, 2012
Michigan State University Extension suggests students to develop employability portfolios that serve as a communication tool with prospective employers. -
Engage in science exploration and fun at Michigan fairs
Published on August 15, 2012
Fairs provide lots of fun science topics for families to explore together.