Preparing today's youth for their roles as tomorrow's leaders is one of Ohio 4-H’s most important goals. The following 4-H teen leadership development program opportunities are planned for 2008-2012.
Leadership: Part Of All 4-H Projects
Every 4-H member is involved in at least one of the more than 200 projects offered in Ohio. 4-H’ers will spend approximately half their time in each project in learning the subject matter to which the project relates, and the other half in leadership development, citizenship development, career education and preparation for the workforce. Each Ohio 4-H project will be reviewed between 2008 and 2012, and new 4-H projects providing appropriate leadership opportunities are being developed.
4-H Leadership Projects
4-H projects are planned experiences in which youth develop knowledge, attitudes, skills, and aspirations related to a specific topic. It is primarily through project curricula that information and research results are disseminated or "extended" from OSU to youth throughout Ohio. The Ohio 4-H leadership curriculum currently includes 12 projects which are being updated, and new leadership projects are in development.
4-H Club Officer And Committee Systems
4-H is a group experience in which members gain leadership knowledge, aspiration, skills, and attitudes through real-life responsibilities as officers and committee members. Resources and training are available through www.ohio4h.org and through county OSU Extension 4-H Offices to maintain and strengthen the Ohio 4-H club officer and committee systems.
Junior/Teen Leadership Programs
Most Ohio counties offer a special teen leadership program for teens to be involved in advanced leadership opportunities in a group of peers who have leadership potential.
4-H Camp Counselor Opportunities
Teens develop advanced leadership abilities by serving as 4-H camp counselors, as peer helpers, as teen program assistants and in other capacities. Teens receive training, supervised internships, and practical experience in these counselor roles through their County OSU Extension 4-H Programs.
4-H Teen Board Members
By serving on local, state, and national 4-H boards, and by representing 4-H on the boards of partner organizations, 4-H teens gain real-life leadership experiences. Resources and training are available to maintain and strengthen 4-H teen boardsmanship and governance opportunities.
4-H CARTEENS
4-H CARTEENS programs are offered in about half of Ohio's 88 counties. The “CAR” in CARTEENS stands for “Caution And Responsibility”. “TEENS” refers to the teenagers who help prepare and present the program. In CARTEENS programs, 4-H teen leaders teach traffic education safety programs to first-time teen traffic offenders, while also building offenders’ self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Teen traffic offenders attending this program have typically been cited for speeding, stop sign violations, reckless operation, and other, similar moving violations, and those who attend 4-H CARTEENS programs are less likely to re-offend as teenagers than are teen traffic offenders do not participate in CARTEENS programs.
4-H Ambassador Opportunities
The Ohio 4-H Ambassadors are a select group of 4-H teens who serve as 4-H youth spokespersons throughout the state, as emcees for major 4-H events, and as presenters for 4-H programs. In addition, county 4-H programs offer County Ambassador Programs, Awareness Teams, Public Relations Corps and related teen leadership opportunities.
Special Emphasis Leadership Programs
Special emphasis leadership programs are offered in many counties. Resources and training are provided to strengthen and expand these efforts.
State 4-H Leadership Camp
Leadership Camp, sponsored by Nationwide and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, is the epitome of a successful "learn by doing" approach to leadership development. The 2008 State 4-H Leadership Camp will be July 22-26 at 4-H Camo Ohio. Please contact your County OSU Extension 4-H Educator for selection and registration information.
Ohio 4-H Teen Conference
A strong leadership dimension is incorporated into the annual Ohio 4-H Teen Conference held in Columbus in February each year. 4-H Teen Leaders are invited to be presenters as well as participants at the Conference, which involves approximately 1000 4-H teens each year.
National & International 4-H Leadership
Teens represent Ohio 4-H through many national and international leadership opportunities each year. Ohio 4-H professionals and volunteers work with these teens to prepare them for success before, during, and after their experiences.
4-H Leadership Development Resources To Use With Youth In Your Group!
(reviewed
and posted by the Ohio 4-H Leadership Resources
committee)
- "Group Introductions"
Get-Acquainted Team Builder -
pdf
|
word
Source:
Kathy Cox, Extension 4-H Specialist, Youth
Development
- "KeyPad"
Team Building Activity -
pdf
|
word
- "Team Building
on a Budget" Activities -
pdf | word
Source:
Larry Hall, OSU Extension 4-H Educator -
Knox Co
Activities
included:
- Alleluia
- Pass the Rock
- Group Juggling
- Magic Ball Toss
- Game protector
- Tipi Shuffle
- Pair Tag
- Hand Cuffs
- Paper Plate Punchboard
- Finish Line
- Paper Plate Frisbee
- Marble Pass
- Power
- What's Appropriate and What's Not At 4-H Camp - NEW! - pdf | word
Source:
Kathy Cox, Extension 4-H Specialist, Youth
Development
What's Appropriate and What's Not Tips Handout - pdf | word
- 4-H Workforce Development Programs - pdf | word
This
index includes profiles of ten current Extension
youth workforce development programs available
for use in 4-H programs across the state.
Each profile includes:
- Program
Title
- Program Purpose
- Program Description
- Time Frame
- Potential
Audience
- Outcome
and Evaluation
- Contact
Information and Where Program Resources May
Be Obtained
- Need other team building
and leadership development resources?
Click here for a link to resources available
from the OSU
Extension Leadership Center through Extension
Offices.
Templates
for Sharing Your Programs and Activities
Extension
professionals, volunteers, and teen leaders are
invited to submit activities and programs to be
posted on this webpage. Below are templates
for use in submitting youth workforce development
programs and team building activities. Please
send submissions to
Kathryn Cox. State 4-H Teen Leadership
Priority Team Committees will review all submissions
before they are posted.
- Youth Workforce Development
Program Template - word
- Team Building Activity
Template - word
- 4-H Junior Leadership
/ Teen Leadership Activity Template - word
4-H
Youth Leadership Development Information and Resources:
What Makes Teens Special: Implications for Leadership
Development
4-H Youth Leadership Program Overview, Guidelines,
and Resources
Updated April 30, 2008 |
