Extension Highlights 2016-Annual Report | Page 8

4-H Youth Development

Melissa Schroeder, [email protected]

Mission

4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society.

Values

4-H reflects the principles of positive youth development, experiential learning, and the importance of having fun.

Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change

4-H 2016 Hightlights

Tessa Cabezas (at ten years of age), member of Puppy Paws 4-H Dog Club, and her dog Jiggles won Grand Champion in Dog Agility at the New York State Fair. That is a Shining Star "Moment in Time" in our 4-H program!

The 4-H FTC team 8767 competed in a local robotics competition, showcasing STEM skills.

A few snapshots of our 4-H Clubs in Action

4-H in Schuyler County offer youth membership to a variety of clubs, positive youth development, STEM opportunities and guidance on healthy living

We are pleased to have 28 adult volunteers and 2 youth Jr Leaders working with our 4-H members

Robotics

Our youngest 4-Hers are learning about agriculture through AG in the Classroom curriculum.

Alpaca

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