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Through community service projects: Youth can give back
Published on July 9, 2013
School is out and youth have time this summer to give back to their community by volunteering towards community service projects. -
Engaging youth as active members in their own development
Published on July 5, 2013
Guiding Principles create program opportunities for youth that help them become successful adults by gaining life skills through hands-on education. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Three: Youth are actively engaged in their own development. -
Ten never fail ways to kill a collaboration
Published on July 3, 2013
Working together successfully. -
Building youth with the 5 Cs: Connection
Published on June 27, 2013
How can adults help young people feel connected to others and their community? -
Helping youth feel physically and emotionally safe
Published on June 26, 2013
4-H Youth Development programs strive to develop life skills in youth. In Michigan, volunteers use the 4-H Guiding Principles to help them achieve their goals. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Two: Youth are physically and emotionally safe. -
Summertime campfire fun and safety
Published on June 12, 2013
Do you think of gardens, grilling and campfires when you hear the word “summer?” Anyone can partake in a campfire whether it is in your backyard or at a campground. Stay safe in the process of building the perfect fire. -
Building connections between adult volunteers and youth
Published on June 11, 2013
The goal of Michigan 4-H is to develop life skills through hands-on education. The 4-H Guiding Principles help volunteers achieve their goals. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle One: Youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers. -
Building youth with the 5 C’s: Confidence
Published on June 10, 2013
How can adults positively influence youth development? This article explores the second of the 5 C’s of youth development- confidence. -
Rockford 4-H’ers raise money for nationwide disaster victims
Published on May 30, 2013
Two Michigan 4-H'ers create an ongoing fundraising initiative for those impacted nationwide by disasters. -
Youth learn about food, meat science and meat quality
Published on May 29, 2013
Also known as the 4-H FFA Meats Judging Contest, the Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event was held at Michigan State University's (MSU) Anthony Hall Meats Lab on April 19.