ARIMA WEST GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL

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.

 

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