Cecil County 4-H Presented By: April Hall Barczewski
4-H Basics The official emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf. Head Heart Hands Health Motto-To Make the Best Better 2
Some Basics The 4-H Program is supported by Federal, State and Local Governments and Private Funds and Grants. We are linked to the USDA through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. In Maryland we are tied to the University of Maryland in College Park and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne and are a department in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The mission of University of Maryland Extension is to provide educational outreach in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, sea grant, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and community, resource and economic development. Through these programs, individuals and communities have access to research based educational programs to promote the themes and outcomes. 3
Taking the University to Youth in Communities 4-H Youth Development is the only youth program with direct access to technological advances in agriculture and life sciences, home economics, human development, and related areas, which result from land-grant university research. The foundation of 4-H Youth Development is in the practical application of the land-grant university knowledge by youth in their communities. 4
What is 4-H? 4-H is a community of youth people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership and life skills. 4-H is Some people WISH it will happen. Some people WAIT for it to happen. 4-H people MAKE it happen.
Maryland 4-H Mission Help all youth reach their full potential Teach useful life skills Community focused, research based Create competent, caring and responsible individuals 6
What is Youth Development? Youth Development is the acquisition of attitudes, competencies, values, and social skills that will carry youth forward into successful adulthood. - National Research Council
Features of Positive Youth Development Physical and psychological safety Appropriate structure Supportive relationships Opportunities to belong Positive social norms Support for efficacy and mattering Opportunities for skill building Integration of family, school, and community efforts
4-H Youth Development Creates Opportunities for Youth to Experience: Independence Belonging Generosity Mastery
Types of 4-H Clubs Community Clubs Project Clubs Clover Clubs Special Interest or Short Term Outreach School Enrichment Independent Study 10
What is a 4-H Club A 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences. www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/fs-clubs9-08.pdf 11
4-H Age The age of a 4-Her on January 1 st of the current year. Clovers: ages 5-7 Juniors: ages 8 10 Intermediates: ages 11 13 Seniors: ages 14-18 12
4-H Membership Standards The 4-H Year runs from 1/1 12/31 Enroll by May 1 st for Cecil County and Maryland State Fair Participation Membership in multiple clubs is permitted Expectation of 4-H members Regularly attend club meetings/activities Complete at least one project Complete project book Give an oral presentation at a club meeting Exhibit at local, county or state fair 13
4-H Projects Agriculture Sciences Animal Sciences Citizenship & Community Service Communication and Expressive Arts Environmental Science Gardening & Horticulture Leadership Health & Nutrition Healthy Living Personal Development Science, Engineering and Technology Workforce Preparation Clover Curriculum (Ages 5-7)
Projects and Record Keeping Experiential Learning Obtaining useful skills In groups or individually Record books & resumes The Clover Award Program
4-H Events and Contests Cooperative and Competitive County/City, Region, State & National Family Friendly Workshops, Field Trips & Camps Newsletters & www.maryland4h.org
Awards and Recognition Everyone likes recognition Club awards County awards State awards
Maryland 4-H Teaches Life Skills Decision Making Acquiring Knowledge Personal Responsibility Creative Thinking Communicating Understanding Self Getting Along With Others 18
Major 4-H Highlights Winterfest Record Books Achievement Night Cecil County Breeders Fair 4-H Horse Hoopla Cecil County Fair Maryland State Fair 4-H Benefit Auction Cecil County 4-H Camp Variety of Educational Workshops including: Horse Fun Day and Hands-On Animal Science Classes.
County, Regional, & State Activities Archery & Shotgun Safety Practices & Competition Horse Quiz Bowl Dairy Quiz Bowl Dog Quiz Bowl Horse Judging Hippology Dairy Judging Goat Judging Horticulture Judging Livestock Judging Poultry Judging Rabbit Judging Demonstrations & Public Speaking
Regional Activities Eastern Shore Spring Show Cecil County Breeders Fair Project Based Educational Workshops
State Activities Maryland State Fair State 4-H Congress State Volunteer Trainings
Our ultimate goal in the Cecil County 4-H Program is for youth to learn by doing while having fun doing what they enjoy...
Cecil County Statistics from 2015 22 Community and Project Clubs Enrollment in Traditional Clubs Over 449 Youth 118 Youth attended Cecil County 4-H Camp in 2015 Outreach to Over 3,050 Youth Annually with Outreach Program and Reach over 10,000 Youth at the Cecil County Fair Over 284 UME Volunteers
Standards for 4-H Clubs Minimum of 5 members ages 8-18 Members should be from three different families Elected Officers UME Volunteers (At least 2 per club) Six or more club meetings annually Annual club educational plan Written by-laws developed by members Have a Club Charter 25
4-H Behavioral Expectations Provides opportunities for character building Based on Six Pillars of Character Counts! Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship 26
Naming a 4-H Club or Event Names must be Specific Names should not imply Exclusivity Names should not be Overtly Religious Names should not be Offensive Names should foster the Character-Building Purpose of 4-H Names should be Sustainable over Time Names should comply with Copyright Regulations www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/fs-naming_4-h4-08.pdf
Club Finances Good Financial Records: Are an open, public record Fulfill University auditing requirements Enable accountability for everyone Bank Account, EIN & Two Signatures Good Record Keeping Club Treasurer s Record Book
Fund Raising Educational activity Raise $$ for a specific purpose Match the fundraiser to amount needed Safety First!
Annual Club Plan Everyone helps in planning Responsibilities are shared Balanced and interesting programs Provides direction Improves quality of meetings
Use of 4-H Name and Emblem The official emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf. The 4-H name and emblem are owned by USDA. Check with 4-H Educators before designing club signs, clothing, etc. www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4-hguidelines-v4-26-04.pdf 31
Thank You!
Contact Information University of Maryland Extension Cecil County Cecil County Administration Building 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-996-5280 http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth-development April Hall Barczewski, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development adhall@umd.edu Victoria Stone, Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development vstone@umd.edu Micki Preston, Administrative Assistant II, 4-H mpresto2@umd.edu