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Afterschool 101: Getting to know your after-school community

Published on December 19, 2024
Start to build your afterschool and out-of-school time network by researching the existing programs in your community.
Michigan 4-H'ers win MSU's Pre-College Scholarship Program

Published on December 19, 2024
Michigan 4-H youth members were recognized by MSU through the Pre-College Scholarship Program.
Youth compete at 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days

Published on December 18, 2024
Michigan 4-H dairy youth participated in a newly formatted 4-H Dairy Days. With the challenges of the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, the event pivoted and shifted so interested youth could still compete.
Recreation in 4-H club meetings

Published on December 18, 2024
4-H club meetings should include time for recreation to foster creativity and engage youth in fun activity.
Michigan 4-H youth participate in dairy quiz bowl state contest

Published on December 18, 2024
Michigan 4-H dairy youth participated in the 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held in MSU’s Anthony Hall on June 29. Sixty-seven youth from several counties competed in several rounds to determine champions.
Afterschool 101: Surveying the Michigan afterschool landscape

Published on December 18, 2024
Over 100,000 Michigan youth participate in an afterschool program, many of them funded by state and federal grants. Learn more about these programs to begin building partnerships and expanding youth programming.
MSU Extension receives funding from Office of Highway Safety Planning for 4-H youth seat belt education in Wayne County

Published on December 16, 2024
A one-year $120,000 grant from the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) will provide 800 youth in Wayne County, Michigan with seat belt education.
New members welcomed to Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council

Published on December 12, 2024
New members selected to serve in 2024.
Understanding roles: Board of directors vs. advisory boards

Published on December 12, 2024
Clarifying key differences to support Michigan 4-H volunteers in their leadership roles on 4-H councils, boards and committees.
My child was accepted into MSU! What’s next? Part 2

Published on December 12, 2024
Congratulations! Your child’s acceptance is just the beginning. In this article, find answers to common questions about next steps, preparing for college life, and how to support your student through this exciting transition.