Cooperative Extension

Chesterfield County 4-H Youth Development

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4-H is the comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of adult or teen 4-H volunteers trained by 4-H agents. 4-H programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.

Youth also participate in educational experiences at six 4-H educational centers. 4-H has both a school-based and a community-based delivery model. The specific learning experiences a 4-H member participates in are shaped locally and supported at the state and national levels. 4-H members learn how to make decisions, manage resources, work with others, and utilize effective communication skills. The mission of 4-H is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential -- becoming effective, contributing citizens through participation in research-based, informal, hands-on educational experiences.

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• Volunteer Opportunities
• County Release of Information Form
• Development Fund
• Club Information
• 4-H Activities
• 4-H Camping
• Newsletters
• 2008 Master State 4-H Schedule
• 4-H Open House

Volunteer Opportunities

County Release of Information Form - This form must be completed for all 4-H volunteer opportunities.

4-H CLUB VOLUNTEERS

Job Description: Help youth learn by doing different 4-H projects. Oversee club meetings 1 –2 times a month. We currently have two clubs on the Jefferson Davis Corridor in need of supervision of 4-H activities. Materials and training will be provided by the Chesterfield Extension Office. For more information, call 804-751-4401.

4-H NATURAL RESOURCES FIELD DAYS

Job Description: Assist with 1 of 4 “hands on” activities at event held at Pocahontas State Park in May and June. Activities last 45 minutes, repeated 3 times – In-school 4th grade students. We will have an evaluation and relaxation session during lunch each day. Box lunches will be provided.

4-H PROGRAM

Job Description: Present a 30 minute program on Entomology (insects) to in-school 4-H groups (4th grades) at various county schools. Materials and video provided. May be presented 2-4 times at the school, all on the same day. Will be introduced and assisted by in-school 4-H volunteer (non-teacher).

Midwinter All-Star Conference February 2 & 3, 2008. More information below:”

• Promotional Piece
• Schedule
• Workshops
• Registration

Questions about chartering, taxes, tax exemption, and other things? Check out the information here!”

• Chartering Iinfo
• Fundraising
• Religion in 4-H
• Certification for Tax Exempt Status
• IRS Electronic Filing
• Livestock Sale Information
• Gambling, Raffles and Lotteries in 4-H
• Tax Exempt Status
• Sample SS-4 form for EIN

Spring State Volunteer Leader’s Conference March 8-9, 2008

4-H Camping

Camp 2008 will be July 7-11, 2008- Counselors-in-Training (C.I.T.s) can still apply through February 15, 2008.

• 4-H Junior Summer Camp - Download your Brochure
• Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Summer Staff Application: apply if you are 18 or over as of December 1, 2007
• State Teen Weekend 2008

Development Fund

Scholarships available to 4-H'ers who are High School Seniors and are planning on continuing their education at an institution of higher learning. Applications are due May 1, 2008. You may download the scholarship application at ScholarshipApp.pdf.

Club Information

View the General Interest Form - This form lists all the active clubs and the leader contact information.

4-H Activities

Congratulations to all Chesterfield County 4-H’ers who reached great achievement in the 2006-2007 4-H year. And congratulations to your 2007 Volunteer of the Year: Sarah Gregory!

Achievement Night 2008

Achievement Night 2008 will be December 4th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Nomination forms are due November 1st .

Horse Bowl 2008

• Study Guide
• Registration Form

State 4-H Horse Show

• View the 2007 State 4-H Horse Show Results

Chesterfield County 4-H State Dog Show

• Check out the 2007 State 4-H Dog Show

Jamestown 4-H Center Calendar of Events

• 2008 Events

Citizenship: Washington Focus 2008

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a leadership and citizenship development program for senior 4-H’ers from across the country. Every summer, thousands of young people stay at the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington D.C., to participate in this week-long program. For 41 years, CWF has enriched young people’s lives by promoting opportunities for them to:

• Broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in their world.
• Increase individual commitment to citizen involvement
• Understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.
• Practice fitness and have fun!

Citizenship Washington Focus Conference 2008 has been scheduled for the week of June 22-28, 2008. Youth will experience an exciting week of Citizenship workshops, tours, special events, meet new friends, and develop a community plan of action to be implemented once they return home.

• 2008 Citizenship Washington Focus Info Letter
• Application
• Schedule

Looking for some way to spend your weekends? Why not participate in the various actives and specialty camps offered at Jamestown 4-H Educational Center?”

Chesterfield 4-H Open House

4-H is a community of young people across America learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. Youth learn and explore through hands-on activities and group learning that nurtures mentor relationships between older and younger youth. 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-19 and has boundless opportunities for those involved! Stop by for more information!

Download your flyer.

Location:
Bensley Community Center
2900 Drewry’s Bluff Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
804-275-5321

For more information:
Phone: 804-751-4401
Fax: 804-751-0515
E-mail: wadei@chesterfield.gov

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