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4H MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

Helping young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society.

 

  • Nonformal

  • Volunteer-led

  • Group experience

  • Ages 5-18

  • Experiential

  • Sequential, research-based learning

 

VISION

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.

 

MISSION

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

 

MISSION MANDATES

 

Citizenship

  • Civic Engagement 

  • Service 

  • Civic Education 

  • Leadership

  • Citizenship is interwoven into learning experiences through opportunities to engage with the community and through building relationships with both youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.

 

Healthy Living

 

  • Nutrition

  • Fitness

  • Social-Emotional Health

  • Prevention of Injuries

  • Prevention of Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drug Use

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

  1. A positive relationship with a caring adult.

  2. A safe environment – physically and emotionally.

  3. Opportunity for Mastery.

  4. Opportunity to value and practice service for others.

  5. Opportunity for Self-Determination.

  6. An inclusive environment (encouragement, affirming, belonging).

  7. Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future.

  8. Engagement in Learning.

 

http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/leaders/policies/section-03

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