In support of these goals, we are pleased to offer you two series of newsletters titled Family Fun and Family Connections. Both sets complement the six learning areas in the Off to Adventure curriculum.
Each Family Fun newsletter provides an overview of a learning area, suggests enjoyable family activities, and...
4-H Adventures is an informal educational program designed for children in grades K–3. The program supports young children’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy levels by giving them an opportunity for active learning. The 4-H Adventures program encourages children to have fun, develop friendships, and learn about their...
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program strives to enable young people, their
parents, and adult volunteers to become responsible, self-directed, and productive members of society. Agents, leaders, instructors, and coaches must understand the goals and objectives of the program in order to manage or present it properly. These goals and objectives...
Children are a lot like grownups and teenagers. When they are
bored, they tend to get into trouble. It helps to be prepared when you
arrive at your babysitting/child care job. You know the childrenʼs
ages, so bring along a Child Care Kit that will keep the children
busy, contented,...
You have been elected to an office in your 4-H club because your fellow club members trust you to do a good job. The success of your 4-H club depends largely on how well you and your fellow officers carry out your duties. Good officers get things done correctly and...
The 4-H club treasurer does the following things.
• Handles club funds carefully
• Attends club meetings regularly
• Helps club members design an annual club budget
• Keeps complete and accurate records
• Transacts club business and pays club bills promptly
• Makes a treasury report at every meeting....
Record for 4-H dance project. Published August 2008. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Record for 4-H food and nutrition project. Revised July 2008. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The Beginning Level of food preservation is for members of any age who are just starting the project. You might spend up to 3 years in this level as you learn the basic procedures and try the different methods.
Members who have complete the Beginning and Expanding levels of the 4-H Food Preservation project are ready for the Advanced Level. There are numerous activities for you to explore.
To become a 4-H Geologist, you must be interested in the earth, its rocks and land forms, and the natural things in the outdoors. You must agree to attend 4-H meetings, cooperate with your club leader and the other members of your club, and do your best to complete your...
Geology (Geo, Geos = the earth) is a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life as recorded in the rocks. Geology utilizes the principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy, zoology, botany, and others in its studies. There are many specialties or fields of study in geology,...
Record for 4-H horse project. Revised May 2004. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
This publication contains the 4-H Natural Science Project Record (4-H 303LR-a) and a complete set of specific project data sheets. In addition to the 4-H Natural Science Project Record, members may choose to use the specific data sheets with their project of choice. Please photocopy data sheets for members who...
Research has shown that youth learn best by doing.1 Active involvement of the learner is the key. Teaching knowledge and skills by using a variety of tools and techniques will provide good learning experiences for all 4-H members. Remember that “learn by doing” is a basic concept in 4-H, and...
Americans have enjoyed cakes for hundreds of years. Back in colonial
days, the old “recipes” called for measurements like “a lump of
butter the size of a walnut” or “a dessert spoon full of sugar.” Ingredients were beaten for hours and housewives guessed at the oven
temperatures in their wood...