Tag Archives: sustainable growth
4-H Grows #5: Camp
So here’s my obligatory personal story about camp… I decided that I needed to go to 4-H camp when I heard our banquet’s keynote speaker (a recent 4-H alum) refer to camp as her “prize” for a great year of … Continue reading
4-H Grows #4: County Events
“What has striped hooves, mottled skin, and spots? The Appaloosa horse, that’s what!” Don’t be too harsh– I penned that demonstration introduction as a 9 year old for my first County Events. I’ll never forget my first County Events. I … Continue reading
4-H Grows #3: Councils
4-H Grows #3: Councils Florida 4-H Standards and Expectations says that each county should have a County 4-H Council and participate in District Council. Beyond the fact that it is expected, it’s important as a youth development tool, and for … Continue reading
#4HGrows #2: Quality Club Programs
The 4-H club is the foundation of the 4-H experience. For many, their first exposure to 4-H is through a club meeting. If that 4-H club meeting is not of high quality, that first exposure may likely be their last … Continue reading
#4HGrows: But Can You?
More than once I’ve heard, “In 4-H we are concerned with the quality of our programs, not the quantity.” Every time I heard this it both shocks and scares me. YES, I believe in quality programs. YES, I believe that … Continue reading