MSU Extension 4-H Community Service & Service Learning

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  Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives

  Published on July 9, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.

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  MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data.

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  Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster.

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  What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more

  Published on May 27, 2020
  In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.

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  Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need

  Published on April 21, 2020
  Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities.

• MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming

  Published on April 17, 2020
  To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.

• Offering an online 4-H SPIN club

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online?

• Experiential learning in online 4-H SPIN clubs

  Published on March 30, 2020
  How to ensure online experiences make connections to educational opportunities.

• Ideas for an online 4-H SPIN club

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Here are some ideas to gather families for 4-H programming completely online.

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  Facilitating distance meetings with youth

  Published on March 17, 2020
  Technology offers a venue for youth voice and discussion.