Events
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.
The event catalog will be posted shortly.
4-H Discovery Camp 2013
Location: MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI
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 Discovery Camp
Location: MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI
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
4-H Mentoring Weekend is a 3-day workshop for adults and youth 11 years and older who are matches for 3 months or more in a mentoring program through 4-H and other youth mentoring organizations.
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.)
Resources
- 2012-13 Upcoming Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Programs
- 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)
- Competitive Event Resources
- County 4-H Volunteer Handbook
- Defining Michigan 4-H Youth Development
- Financial Guidelines for Michigan 4-H Clubs & Groups
- Food, Culture & Reading: A Facilitators Guide for Grades 4-6
- Guide to Exploring African American Culture
- 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 Project Snapshot Sheets
- 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!
- Passport to the World
- Peer Helping Organizations
- Pre-College Programs & Resources
- Request for Official Approval to Establish a Michigan 4-H Youth Group
- Windows on Asian Culture
- 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
- ¡Qué Rico! LaCultura Latino Cultural Arts Bilingual Group Activities for Youth K-8
