Events
4-H Clothing & Textiles Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Explore new project ideas and sills to use in your 4-H clothing and textiles program.
4-H Proud Equestrian Program New Instructor Training Instructor Update
Location: Kellogg Biological Station
This conference provides continuing education for current 4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) certified instructors.
4-H Adult Horse Volunteer Leader Conference
Location: Kettunen Center
This workshop is designed for adult leaders who are involved with county 4-H Horse Programs.
4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference
Location: Kettunen Center
This powerful 2012 conference brings teens, ages 13 and up, from across the state to learn youth leadership and community change skills.
4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Michigan 4-H Poultry Evaluation Workshop
Location: Various
This exciting, hands-on workshop will provide youth an opportunity to learn about all aspects of poultry evaluation in live birds, meat and eggs.
4-H Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education, Plant Science and Entomology Teen & Adult Volunteer Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Join us for this hands-on opportunity to learn about many environmental & outdoor education, horticulture and entomology projects through fun lessons and activities.
4-H Capitol Experience
Location: Lansing, MI
This four-day event is for Michigan high school teens who are interested in citizenship programs and state and local government. Please click on the link above for information about scholarships to attend this event.
4-H Entrepreneruship Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
This entrepreneurship education workshop is for youth 13 and up and adult volunteers and educators who want to grow their knowledge about starting a business, growing a business and how to make their money grow.
Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
Location: Kettunen Center
If you’d like to know more about the dairy industry, sign up to attend this conference.
4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Join us and see all that the 4-H shooting sports program has to offer!
4-H Poultry Palooza
Location: Gratiot County Fair for Youth, Alma, MI
The State 4-H Poultry Palooza is designed for young people aged 9 to 19.
4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo
Location: Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI
The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo is designed for young people who are interested in live animal evaluation and in testing their knowledge of the rabbit and cavy fancy in a fun and educational manner.
4-H Discovery Camp
Location: MSU Campus, East Lansing
Michigan 4-H Discovery Camp is a five-day exploration camp held at Michigan State University for youth ages 13-19. Campers will explore ideas, research and opportunities in the field of energy as it relates to natural resources and agriculture.
4-H Mentoring Weekend
Location: Kettunen Center, Tustin, MI
This event brings Mentoring matches together from around the state to enjoy time strengthening their relationships.
4-H Companion Animals Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop - RESCHEDULED UNTIL AUGUST 24-25, 2012
Location: Kettunen Center
Participants in this exciting training opportunity will gain new ideas and information about companion animal projects.
Staff
Michigan 4-H Youth Development offers resources to help youth development educators create and engage young people in fun, age-appropriate, experiential learning. 4-H also provides programs designed to help address the critical issues that young people face during out-of-school time.
Michigan State University Extension staff analyze and develop the research and knowledge base in order to provide professional development opportunities that expand and enhance program delivery and management skills. Extension also offers online access to research, educational resources and training and events to assist you and the people you work with.
4-H information for MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development staff is located on MSUE Sharepoint in the "4-H Staff Only Resources" section under "Preparing Michigan’s Children and Youth" (Log in using ANR account.)
News
Michigan 4-H to launch a new curriculum that educates youth about personal finance
Michigan 4-H will soon launch a program designed to educate Michigan youth on the ins and outs of investing, budgeting, credit cards, stocks and many other aspects of personal finance.
7th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin celebrates youth development and Spartan Women’s Basketball
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) 4-H Youth Development will cheer on the MSU women’s basketball team as they take on Ohio State during their Jan. 15 home game at the MSU Breslin Center. “MSUE 4-H Day at the Breslin” is a celebration of the MSUE 4-H program in Michigan.
At last – someone’s taking responsibility!
4-H’s new program, "Join the Revolution of Responsibility," puts a spotlight on all those making a difference in their communities, watching over our natural resources and creating new businesses. It isn’t just politicians or public officials on the front lines of tackling these issues—it’s 4-H members throughout Michigan.
First Michigan 4-H Evening in the Garden event was huge success
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Two weeks later and the praises are still rolling in regarding Michigan 4-H’s first-ever Evening in the Garden Event – and it wasn’t just because of the great weather.
Resources
- 2011 Poultry Palooza Results
- 4-H and Michigan State University Extension Promotional Resources
- 4-H Citizenship, Leadership & Service Program Funding Brochure
- 4-H Club Kit Promotional Poster
- 4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education 2011–12 Awards, Career Preparation, Contests & Grants
- 4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development
- 4-H International Exchange Program Application Information & Forms
- 4-H Middle Management Job Description & Marketing Materials
- 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Trip Plan Samples
- 4-H Participant Age Policy FAQ
- 4-H Promotional Toolkits
- 4-H Shooting Sports . . . A Risky Business (Risk Management for 4-H Shooting Sports Events)
- ACCESS 4-H Youth Development Updates for Michigan 4-H Staff
- Becoming an Authorized 4-H Group & Maintaining That Status
- Character Development & Education Bibliography
- Characteristics of Effective 4-H Clubs
- Citizenship Is Part of Character
- Communications Toolkit: Fun, Skill-Building Activities to Do With Kids (4H1560)
- County 4-H Volunteer Handbook
- Defining Michigan 4-H Youth Development
- Financial Guidelines for Michigan 4-H Clubs & Groups
- Helping You Help Officers & Committees (4H1467)
- Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Program Policy Information
- Michigan 4-H Club Development Guide
- Michigan 4-H Participant Age Policy
- Michigan 4-H Pins & Stickers
- Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook
- Michigan 4-H Secretary’s Record Book
- Michigan 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book (4H1203)
- Michigan 4-H Youth Development in Action: A Companion to Defining Michigan 4-H Youth Development
- Michigan 4-H Youth Mentoring E-mail Newsletter Archives
- Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Fast Facts
- Michigan State University Extension Volunteer Selection Process
- No Child Left Inside: 4-H Introduces Kids to a World of Nature
- Operation Military Kids Resources for Families
- Partner with Youth to Make a Difference in Communities!
- Peer Helping Organizations
- Pre-College Programs & Resources
- Request for Official Approval to Establish a Michigan 4-H Youth Group
- Youth Development: 5- to 8-Year-Olds
- Youth Development: Early Adolescents (Ages 9 to 15)
- Youth Development: Older Youth (Ages 15 to 19)
- Youth Mentoring Tips & Tools
- Youth-Adult Housing Policy for 4-H Overnight Events