1. 4-H and Your School or Afterschool: PERFECT PARTNERS
The Ohio State University Extension
4-H and Your School or Afterschool:
PERFECT PARTNERS

2. WHAT IS 4-H? Founded in 1902 in Springfield, Ohio
Nation’s largest youth development program
6.5 million youth from urban, suburban & rural areas participate in 4-H
540,000 volunteers nationwide
60 million alumni
One in every six Ohioans
Managed by the state
land-grant university (OSU)

3. WHERE DO I FIND 4-H IN OHIO?
4-H is a part of The Ohio State University through OSU Extension. For additional information log on to:
Former OSU President E. Gordon Gee was in 4-H

4. Diversity Statement
Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No (Ohio only) or

5. National 4-H Center
4-H Emblem

6. WHAT DO THE H’S MEAN? Head—Managing, Thinking Heart—Relating, Caring
Hands—Giving, Working
Health—Being, Living

7. LEARNING EXPERIENCES Three types of learning experiences:
Hands-on (making, producing, practicing, observing, etc.)
Organized activities (field trips, demonstrations, workshops, camps, etc.)
Leadership/Citizenship (conducting, planning, assisting, informing, organizing, etc.)

8. LIFE SKILLS MODEL
Source: Patricia Hendricks, “Targeting Life Skills Model: Incorporating developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to assess impact of life skill development (Rev. Ed.).Iowa State University, 4H-137A

9. EIGHT IMPACTS OF 4-H: Opportunity to value & practice service
Self-determination
Positive relationships with caring adults
Emotionally & physically safe place
Inclusive environment
Engagement in learning
Opportunity for mastery
Ability to see oneself as active participant
Kansas State University, National Impact Project Steering Group, 2000

10. TEACH A MAN TO FISH…
“Experiential learning, or learning by doing, is the most effective way of helping children gain knowledge, since it engages learners actively, encourages them to think and puzzle things out for themselves, makes them work harder, and ultimately helps them to learn more.”
--A Sampler of 4-H Afterschool Activities,
C Penney Afterschool Fund

11. School Enrichment Definition
“Groups of youth receiving a sequence of learning experiences in cooperation with [after]school officials during [after]school hours, to support the [after]school curriculum.”
Source: National 4-H Center; located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, outside of Washington D.C., as quoted by Bob Horton in 4-H and Public Schools: Effective 4-H School Enrichment Programs.

12. WHY 4-H IN SCHOOL/AFTERSCHOOL?
Inexpensive curriculum—a variety of fun subjects available
Meets content standards
Encourages interactive learning
Features hands-on project learning
Helps develop leadership & life skills

13. 4-H PROJECT CATEGORIES STEM Companion Animals Veterinary Science
Food & Nutrition
Healthy Living
Money Management
Natural Resources
Creative & Leisure Arts
Leadership & Citizenship
Group Projects

14. CLOVERBUDS
Curriculum designed for youth who are age 5 and are enrolled in Kindergarten as of January 1 of the current 4-H year.
 Leader Directed
 Fun, Activity Based, Non-Competitive, Success Oriented
Developmentally Appropriate
Focused on Group Centered Learning
Made Up of Many Types of Positive Activities
Cloverbud Camp, Friday, June 6, 2014
Cloverbud Website:

15. Starting a Non-Traditional 4-H Club
Potential Benefits for educators:
Research-based curriculum
Hands-on activities that can be applied
to real-life situations
4-H Personnel can provide programs,
information, support and advice
Source: Bob Horton, fact sheet, 4-H and Public Schools: Effective 4-H School Enrichment Programs

16. Starting a Non-Traditional 4-H Club
Your Responsibilities:
Contact Franklin County Extension
personnel
Obtain 4-H materials
Attend orientation trainings if offered
Complete forms on time
Complete a background check
Be committed to the 4-H program!
Honor copyrights
Complete a Memorandum of Understanding
Source: Bob Horton, fact sheet, 4-H and Public Schools: Effective 4-H School Enrichment Programs

17. What is a MOU?
“A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is simply a written agreement to identify the working relationships & guidelines between collaborating or partnering agencies”
Source: University of Florida Extension, “Creating memorandums of Understanding/Agreement with Affiliate
Organizations of 4-H”; Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C.Jordan

18. NEXT STEPS: Start small Choose curriculum you can afford and support
Embed curriculum into your main curriculum
Get stakeholders on board
Be organized
Define mission within the 4-H guidelines
Engage youth in program for buy in
Source: Bob Horton, fact sheet, 4-H and Public Schools: Effective 4-H School Enrichment Programs

19. Youth Bonuses:
Opportunity to complete a project
Individual efforts can be judged and
recognized with a 4-H ribbon onsite
(Speeches, Skits, Demonstrations)
Youth can attend 4-H Camp in June

20. STARTING A TRADITIONAL 4-H CLUB
In 2014 the opportunity will exist to start a 4-H Club in your school/afterschool program. Youth can:
Hold weekly meetings
Complete a project & be judged at the Franklin Co. Fair
Set up a 4-H Club Booth
Participate in 4-H Camp if desired
Adult personnel will become 4-H Advisors

21. STARTING A TRADITIONAL 4-H CLUB--Process
Necessary paperwork completed and on file at Franklin County Office
EIN obtained from IRS
Tax exempt status on file
Constitution & by-laws drafted
Annual financial report submitted
Fingerprint background checks
Required training completed

22. SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
For a nominal fee a 4-H educator will come to your location and do a special program

23. EcoBot Challenge
The EcoBot
Challenge is:
Stem-based
Educational
Fun

24. ROCKETS AWAY!

25. A chick hatching program with incubators you can borrow.
CHICKQUEST
A chick hatching program with incubators you can borrow.

26. REAL MONEY. REAL WORLD. Financial literacy education at it’s finest!
Involves a
simulation
Financial literacy
education
at it’s finest!

27. EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS Project WET—Water Education for Teachers
Build a Pizza Garden
Fishy Science
Scrapbooking the Standards

28. Growing a School Garden Conference
Second Annual--
May 2nd

29. TO BECOME INVOLVED: If your program is in Franklin County contact:
Sue Hogan
Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
OSU Extension Franklin County
, extension 214
If your program is in another county in Ohio log on to: and click on “County Offices” to find an Extension office near you. When you call, explain that you would like to use 4-H curriculum/project books in your program. Each individual county may have a different policy/program for working with you.