Visual Presentation (VP) time is here! Teaching communication skills is a unique and important part of the 4-H Program. Each year, 4-H offers a Visual Presentation Program, which gives members a chance to:
Improve their communication skills
Share information with others
Learn how to better organize their thoughts and information
Develop public speaking skills in order to teach, entertain or persuade others to take action on a particular topic
All clubs are encouraged to have members give presentations at the club level. For those who would like to gain more experience, we offer a County Visual Presentation Competition. This contest offers youth the opportunity to give a formal presentation including posters and other visuals, which will help the audience learn about the subject they have chosen. 4-H’ers may give a formal demonstration, illustrated talk, extemporaneous speech or public speech (senior only) on a subject of interest to them (see enclosed class list for category topics).
A Junior (ages 8-13) VP: 3 to 10 minutes,
a Senior (ages 14-18) VP: 7 to 10 minutes.
Each presentation will be judged, and all participants will receive a Danish ribbon.
Those judged to be ‘outstanding’ in their category will be invited to go on to the State competition on Saturday, April 1st, in Bedford, MA.
