Recruiting for Your Club

Let’s join 4-H! An activity plan to help 4-H clubs brainstorm ideas for increasing membership and learn about tried-and-true methods for finding new members. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (5 pages, 88 KB) Keywords- leaders, parents, events, promotion, inviting Details Publication Number: ACTcc051 Category: 4-H Club Management Sub-Category: […]

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Risky Business: How Prepared Are You?

In this activity plan, 4-H youth and adult leaders will learn strategies for identifying and managing risks when planning or participating in programs and events. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (6 pages, 115 KB) Keywords- personal risk, belonging, assume risk, strategies, activity or event Details Publication Number: ACTcc064 Category: […]

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Risky Business: Plan for Safety First

In this activity plan, 4-H Cloverbuds (grades K-2) will identify safety hazards and learn how to make the areas where they work and play safe. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (5 pages, 338 KB) Keywords- home safety, hazards, super sleuth Details Publication Number: ACTcc063 Category: Younger Members Sub-Category: Cloverbuds […]

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Risky Business: Risk Management Essentials

In this activity plan, 4-H youth and adult leaders will learn strategies for identifying and managing risks when planning or participating in programs and events. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (7 pages, 118 KB) Keywords- volunteers, negative outcomes, resources, prevention Details Publication Number: ACTcc065 Category: 4-H Club Management Sub-Category: […]

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Saldo Island: An Unfair Game

This activity is designed to help youth in grades 3-5 to understand the effects of invasive species on the environment. An invasive species is one that puts an ecosystem out of balance because it has a competitive advantage (usually a lack of natural enemies) in its new location. The addition of an invasive species to […]

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Supporting 4-H Club Committees

An activity plan to help 4-H adult and youth club leaders see how they can serve as committee coaches, assist committees in reaching their goals and provide a quality leadership experience for 4-H club members. This activity is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. (5 pages, 122 KB) Keywords- advisor, leadership, skills, agenda […]

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Supporting New Members & Their Families

New 4-H members and families need to feel welcome and supported as they begin their participation in 4-H. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. It will help 4-H adult and youth club leaders identify the feelings and needs of new members and their families and consider some actions to […]

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Supporting the Club Treasurer

This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. It will help 4-H adult and youth club leaders identify reasons for youth club treasurers to be given the leadership for handling the club’s financial responsibilities. Providing a mentor for a treasurer can support the learning and leadership development. (6 pages, 130 KB) […]

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Surfing Safely in the Cyber World

This activity shares information and activities on how you and your children can surf through the internet safely. It includes an activity “Rules of On-line Safety” and provides sample internet web links. Keywords: Internet, safety, technology, communication Details Publication Number: ACTpa092 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Computers Type: Activity Plan Audience: Youth Links Surfing Safely […]

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Theatre Arts: Copycats

Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to create physical characters through movement. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Theatre Arts Curriculum. (1 page, 39 KB) Keywords- acting, performance, play Details Publication Number: ACTas162 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Theatre Arts Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Theatre Arts: Copycats

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