4-H

4-H is the largest youth development organization in Michigan, with nearly 200,000 youth between the ages of 5 and 19 participating. Because Michigan 4-H is part of MSU Extension, the activities your kids participate in are all backed by and based on child development research. We use experiential (i.e. hands-on) learning and time spent intentionally thinking about what’s been learned to make it a meaningful experience, with skills and ideas learned that last a lifetime.

It’s a fact: kids who participate in 4-H get better grades, are more likely to go to college, are less likely to use drugs, cigarettes or alcohol, and are more likely to give back to their communities.

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• International exchange programs: Preparing for the farewell

  May 16, 2013 | Jan Brinn | When a family opens their home and hearts to a youth in an International exchange program; preparing for the farewell can weigh heavy on the hearts. Here are some suggestions to prepare for the departure.

• Judges are teachers

  May 15, 2013 | Katie VanderKolk | People who serve as 4-H judges are content experts, but also teachers to youth.

• 4-H Youth Participate in the 2013 Great Lakes Regional MATE ROV Competition

  May 12, 2013 | Melanie Chiodini | 4-H Youth are learning more about robotics and underwater innovation through ROVs.

• MSU Extension Educators teach youth about underwater innovation

  May 11, 2013 | Melanie Chiodini | MSU extension educators are working with community partners and organizations to teach local youth about underwater innovation through STEM programming with ROV’s.

• County fair carcass contests

  May 7, 2013 | Emily Mitchell | Carcass contests at county fairs add an irreplaceable opportunity for experiential learning.

• Discover engineering!

  May 5, 2013 | Rebecca Krans | TechXcite-Discover Engineering! programs offer children out of classroom opportunities to learn about engineering.

• Becoming engaged at any age

  May 5, 2013 | Bethany Prykucki | A public policy intern explains why he loves public service and how 4-H Capitol Experience helped him discover his passion.

• Science ideas for young children Part 9 – Oobleck

  April 30, 2013 | Darren Bagley | Teach young children about science by making a mess! Oobleck is a substance that acts both like a liquid and a solid.

• The top three do’s & don’ts to prepare your horse for summer

  April 29, 2013 | Taylor Fabus | Discover things you can do this spring to better prepare yourself and your horse for the summer months.

• Practice talking about yourself!

  April 29, 2013 | Laurie Rivetto | Interviews are smoother when you take the time to practice.

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