At-Home Activities for Kids
The Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development team has gathered resources to support families and kids while our communities practice social distancing due to COVID-19.
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There is an Extension office in almost every county in the United States. The Extension system is the outreach link between local communities, the educational base of the land-grant universities, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). In 1914, this educational system was developed to assist in the well-being and productivity of people throughout the United States. This link was designed to transmit information from the university to the people where they live, work, and play.
To effectively meet the immediate needs o f citizens, Extension staff work with community advisory groups. These groups help establish local operating procedures which are in line with state and federal guidelines. This process assures that the mission of Extension is effectively achieved. The County Extension Program Organization and Plan Chart shows the organizational arrangement of various groups that function in Indiana counties. All Indiana counties are not organized exactly the same, but the chart shows a typical arrangement. It is through this arrangement that local residents communicate needs, create a working relationship with Extension staff, and help establish a list of local priorities.
Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development
The elements included in the table below are ones that research has shown contribute to the positive development of youth. We strive to include each of these elements in some way in each 4-H opportunity provided to our youth.
Belonging
Mastery
Independence
Generosity
4-H Youth Development Councils may be incorporated with the Indiana Secretary of State. 4-H Youth Development Councils may receive both public and private money to support the operating expenses of the 4-H Youth Development Program. The 4-H Youth Development Council members have the responsibiltiy of advising, planning, and implementing an educational program in their community. They have been empowered and positioned to help carry out a public trust. A recommended role description for a 4-H Youth Development Council member can be found here.
Introduction
Organizational Overview
Organization of Extension
Organization of Indiana 4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development Council Structure
4-H Youth Development Council Functions
Key People in the 4-H Youth Development Program
Training Materials
Thu
Apr
Hippology Contest
Virtual
8:00 AM EST
Tue
Horse Bowl: Junior and Intermediate
All Day
Wed
Horse Bowl: Senior
Sat
May
Wildlife Habitat Education Program Career Development Event
West Lafayette
Horse Judging Career Development Event
Danville
7:00 AM EST
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.
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