Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development New Parent Orientation This is 4-H Core Competencies, Unit 1 Oklahoma...

Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development

New Parent Orientation

This is 4-H Core Competencies, Unit 1

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceService

OK Cooperative Exension Service 2

What is 4-H?

Youth development component of the Cooperative Extension Service

Largest youth serving organization in the world

Primary purpose is education and youth development


4-H Membership

5-19 years old5-19 years oldCloverbuds – non-

competitive program for 5-8 year olds

Traditional membership 9-19 years old


ParticipationThe Oklahoma

Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.


History of 4-H4-H was originally a means for reaching adults, through their

children, with improved home and farm practices.

19021902Boys & Girls ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs

EstablishedEstablished

19721972Focus BroadenedFocus Broadened

191119114-H Name and Clover4-H Name and Clover

AdoptedAdopted

19141914Clubs became part Clubs became part

of Agriculture Serviceof Agriculture Service

19991999Essential ElementsEssential Elements


Essential Elements of 4-H

Belonging1. Positive Relationship

with a caring adult2. An inclusive

environment3. A safe environment

Heart

Mastery4. Engagement in

Learning5. Opportunity for

Mastery

Health

Independence6. Opportunity to see

oneself as an active participant in the future

7. Opportunity for self-determination

Head

Generosity8. Opportunity to value

and practice service for others

Hands


4-H educates through…Individual Project Work

Local ClubsCounty, District and State

Activities and EventsShort-Term ProgramsSchool EnrichmentAfterschool Programs


4-H Project WorkGateway to the member“Learn by Doing”Tool for developing capable

adultsTeaches desirable habits

and attitudesLearn to help one’s self,

which leads to helping others


The Purpose of 4-H Projects“Create a blue ribbon childnot a blue ribbon project.”

Life Skills DevelopmentDecision MakingGoal SettingPlanning, Implementing and

EvaluatingAccepting ResponsibilityCommunicatingTeamwork and Cooperation Record Keeping


Goals and Objectives of the 4-H Project

Develop Skills Learn by DoingGain KnowledgeAccept ResponsibilityCreate OwnershipExplore CareersProvide a Sense of Achievement

and AccomplishmentCreate Family and Community

Ties


How to Select a 4-H Project

Interests, needs and capabilities of the member

Opportunity for sufficient challenge and growth

Family situationAvailability of adequate financingAvailability of equipment and

spaceAvailability of leadership for the

project


4-H Project ProvidesAn Opportunity for…

1. Developing Subject Matter Skills2. Life Skills Development3. Participation4. Developing Communication

Skills5. Keeping Records6. Sharing Ideas7. Productive Leisure Time8. Recognition


Sample of 4-H Projects

Health and FitnessElectric EnergyFoods ScienceLeisure EducationAnimal ScienceEntomologySport Fishing


Parent’s Role in 4-H Project Work

Aide in selecting, financing and managing Guide and support work without doing it

for them Encourage follow-through and completion Give praise and encouragement Assist in gathering tools and supplies Encourage record keeping Provide support and transportation Assist organizational, project and activity

leaders Become a project or activity leader Serve on committees to plan and

implement club activities or project meetings

Become a certified 4-H volunteer


History of Cooperative Extension Service

1862 Morrill Act Establishing Land-Grant Colleges

Oklahoma State University1890 Institutes – Langston

University1914 Cooperative Extension

Service Established1994 Institute


The Purpose for Cooperative Extension

EducationEducationResearch Based InformationFormal and Informal Education4-H Youth DevelopmentHome & Community Education


“Cooperative” refers to a partnership

between…

CES

Federal

State County


“Cooperative” refers to…

Funding received from multiple levels:

Federal – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

State – Higher Ed. BudgetCounty – Govt. or Sales Tax


Who is OCES?Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Oklahoma Cooperative Extension

ServiceService

Agriculture Sciences & Natural Resources

Family & Consumer Sciences

Rural Development4-H Youth Development


4-H Roles4-H MemberFamilyCertified VolunteerVolunteerExtension Educator


4-H

Role

s

4-H Member

Take responsibility for setting goals, working toward the goals, keeping records and being a role model in deeds and actions.


4-H

Role

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Family

Encourage participation in 4-H programs at the local and county level and to assist in the development of the 4-H member.

Support local and county 4-H program through time, talent and financial support.

Work cooperatively with other families and 4-H volunteers.

Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H, as well as, to assist and guide your child.


4-H

Role

s

Certified Volunteer

Have participated in a selection process and orientation session.

Annually participate in Parent-Volunteer training, enroll and agree to accept and follow the Oklahoma 4-H Behavioral Guidelines.


4-H

Role

s

Volunteer Provide leadership to the local and

county 4-H program. Leadership will include planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and activities.

Work cooperatively with 4-H families, volunteers and Extension Educators.

Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H and to assist in the development of 4-H members.


4-H

Role

s

Extension Educator Provide leadership and direction to local

and county 4-H program. Para-professionals provide support to the

Extension Educator. Provide Parent-Volunteer Training at the

county, district and state levels. Training shall provide the tools and knowledge that parents and volunteers need to successfully implement, maintain and develop 4-H clubs and members.

Provide the support and training for the implementation of a volunteer led program at the local and county level.

Work cooperatively with volunteers, families and 4-H members.


The “BigBig” Picture

Parent-Vol. Training

County Extension Office Extension Educators

District and State4-H Program Specialists

Camp

Jr. Achievement Trip County Fair

Picnic Awards Program

Mall Day Awards and Recognition

Activity Committee

Public Speaking Share the Fun

Fabric and Fashions Healthy Living Fair

Horse Show Foods Fair

Event Committee

Public Speaking Horticulture

Computer Fabric and Fashion

Dog Foods

Poultry Fitness

Project Leaders Parent-Volunteer Org.Executive Committee

Parent-Volunteer Association Youth CouncilAmbassadorsTeen Leaders

Program AdvisoryCommittee

Fund Raising Donor Recruitment

Annual Meeting Golf Tournament

4-H Foundation

Local 4-H Club

Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service


Activity Leader

Project Leader

Organizational Leader

Teen Leader

Committee(s) of Members

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Leader – primary leadership for 4-H club. They coordinate, guide and provide leadership. Possess good communication skills.

Activity Leader – primary leadership for planning and coordinating an activity through a committee of youth and adults. (Share-the-Fun, Picnic, Service Project, etc.)


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primary leadership educating and training members in a specific subject matter.

Teen Leader – assists local leadership. As skills are acquired they may serve as an activity, project or organizational leader.


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Families – actively participate in club meetings, committees and activities. Share time, talents and skills with club.


4-H Pledge

I pledgeMy head to clearer thinking,My heart to greater loyalty,My hands to larger service,

andMy health to better living for

my club, my community, my country and my world.

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