Get Involved

The strength of 4-H lies in its emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, programs that connect learning to real-life situations and its connection to the Land-Grant Institution/University.

Why 

  • Hands on Learning and Project based activities to engage your students.
  • Resources powered by the Land Grant University System with over 100 years in youth development.
    • Pick a topic that fits your needs from electricity, embryology, communication or rocketry as a few examples.

  • Majority of curriculum already tied to the Next Generations of Science Standards and/or Common Core

  • Connect with others with similar interest

Ways

  • In-school clubs that might focus on service learning or project based enrichment opportunity
  • Additional resources to use in your classes
  • Afterschool programming opportunities & training 

How

  • Contact your local educator to discuss your goals/needs
  • Here are a few examples happening in MA
    • In school clubs Hawlemont 
    • In School Enrichment - Springfield 
    • Babysitting as a part of an FCS class or afterschool
    • Homeschool collaboratives and 4-H clubs