UConn 4-H is dedicated to the improving youth development programs across Connecticut. We will be conducting a brief annual survey of registered 4-H youth participants each Fall. This is an important opportunity for UConn 4-H to demonstrate our positive impacts on youth development. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please check your junk/spam folders. If you did not receive a link and opted-in for evaluation during the 2020-2021 4-H year, please email maryann.fusco@uconn.edu.
CSI: Storrs – UConn 4-H STEM Day is being held on April 23rd from 9 AM – 2 PM. It’s open to all youth ages 13-18 and is $20 for enrolled 4-H members and $25 for non-enrolled 4-H members. A boxed lunch and t-shirt are included, learn about the technology involved in real-life crime solving situations.
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UConn 4-H Leadership OpportunitiesRecognition Forms for consideration for the UConn 4-H Teen Council, National 4-H Dairy Conference and National 4-H Congress are due to the local 4-H Office on in May. Check with your local 4-H office for specific dates. All applications must be typed.
National 4-H Dairy Conference provides an opportunity for youth to meet with members of the dairy industry and develop a better understanding of the production and marketing of dairy products as well as provide a broad understanding of careers available in the dairy industry. A variety of tours and workshops are offered to meet these objectives.
National 4-H Congress – National 4-H Congress is a pinnacle event of the 4-H experience providing workshops focused on the 4-H mission mandates, hands-on service learning experiences, challenging speakers, and opportunities for networking and recreational activities.
UConn 4-H Teen Council –Applications for the 2023 4-H year will be due June 1, 2022. Interviews will be scheduled through September of 2022 and the term will run from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
UConn 4-H is the youth development program of Extension in UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. 4-H is a community of over six million young people across the U.S. who are learning Science, Technology, Engineering andMath (STEM), leadership, citizenship and life skills through their 4-H project work.
4-H provides youth with the opportunity to develop lifelong skills including civic engagement and healthy living. Programs are based in all eight Connecticut counties with clubs, after school programs, and other opportunities.
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The health and safety of all 4-H members, volunteers, parents/guardians, guest, and staff is the
top priority of the UConn 4-H Program. To help reduce the risks associated with the spread of
COVID-19, the following guidelines from the State of Connecticut and the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) shall be followed to protect yourself and others.
To help safeguard the health and safety of our members and volunteers, the following guidelines
need to be followed for all 4-H meetings.
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Thank you to all the donors who make our UConn 4-H programs successful.
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Virtual connections can help us all stay engaged in 4-H during this time of social distancing and may be a way to strengthen networking and sharing in the months and years to come. Below are options and guidance for you to connect with your 4-H clubs and groups, continue your annual club plans, work and share 4-H project progress, conduct demonstrations and continue learning.
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