About Michigan 4-H Youth Development

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Involvement in 4-H can help kids EXPLORE new ideas, EXPERIENCE a variety of new opportunities and friendships, and build skills designed to help them ACHIEVE.

Our commitment to the young people and parents who seek community-based learning opportunities, and to the volunteers and organizations who become our partners in positive youth development is that 4-H:

• Helps young people EXPLORE their interests through fun, engaging, hands-on learning experiences led by committed adults in their local communities.
• Gives youth and adults opportunities to EXPERIENCE the benefits of working together to reach common goals.
• Helps young people ACHIEVE through knowledge, success and friendships that last a lifetime!

In 4-H we are committed to helping young people:

• Connect with positive adult mentors and make new friends in safe learning environments.
• Take the lead in what they do and how they develop.
• Set the pace of their learning.
• Recognize, understand and appreciate diversity.
• Become active citizens through their service and leadership.

All of which lets them develop skills that help them succeed!

Learning Materials

More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan Guide to 4-H or through the MSU Bulletin Office.

Training & Events

For upcoming training and events in this area, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site.

Contact Information

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-432-7575
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: msue4h@msu.edu

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