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  Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council

  The Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council offers leadership and confidence-building, acquisition of important life skills, a chance to explore solutions to environmental issues, and much more! M4HYCC is for children ages 13 to 19.

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  2021 MSU Tollgate Farm Stewards Teen Leadership Program

  May 17, 2021 – August 27, 2021 Online

  The Tollgate Camp Stewards and Stewards-in-Training positions are open to youth ages 13-19 interested in gaining career and college readiness skills mentoring campers in an outdoor farm setting.

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  Darren Bagley

  4-H Academic Success
  bagleyda@msu.edu
  

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  Darren Bagley

  4-H Academic Success
  bagleyda@msu.edu
  

• Eco-Survey

  Published on March 27, 2015
  In the Eco-Survey activity, kids explore how people's personal values shape where they stand on issues and what actions they will take. Kids investigate and evaluate community members' attitudes about community issues.

• Septic Educational Program To Instill Conservation (SEPTIC)

  Published on April 17, 2015
  

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  Children and Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 13, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

• Children & Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 24, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

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  Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers.

• Join 4-H!

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Michigan 4-H is open to youth ages 5 to 19 – come grow with us!

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  Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio (4H1192)

  Published on November 9, 2015
  The Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio is designed to help 4-H members keep track of all of the things they have done and learned in 4-H over the course of their 4-H careers.

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  Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A guide to managing money wisely for 4-H treasurers.

• Michigan 4-H Foundation

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Supporting Michigan 4-H Youth Development to prepare youth for meaningful and productive lives.

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  Fishing and environmental education college and career preparation

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Preparing for a major and a career related to fish and the environment.

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  Creating environmental caretakers and conservationists

  Published on October 1, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension offers several programs to teach young people about the science and ecology of Michigan's environment.

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  Youth environmental stewards can earn presidential recognition

  Published on November 26, 2014
  Youth with a passion for natural resources and helping their community can apply for the President’s Environmental Youth Award.

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  Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!

  Published on March 28, 2019
  Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.

• Michigan 4-H Foundation grants available to local 4-H clubs and county programs

  Published on April 6, 2016
  The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs. 4-H volunteer leaders, members and staff members may apply for these funds.

• Preparing for a career in climatology

  Published on December 17, 2015
  An introduction and overview of preparing for a career in climatology.

• Youth leadership and civic engagement opportunities available through Michigan 4-H

  Published on December 30, 2014
  4-H experiential learning in citizenship and leadership helps youth become an active part of their community.

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  4-H Renewable Energy Camp prepares youth for college

  Published on December 8, 2017
  At 4-H Renewable Energy Camp, youth learn scientific thinking, gain knowledge of environmental and energy-related issues, and build skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult.

 

 

New this year! MSU Stewards Sustainability Leadership Institute (Pending a return to in-person programming) 

Scheduled for June 14-19, 2021, SSLI is an in depth six day training and youth development summit incorporating a mentorship model, a multi-day outdoor wilderness team building adventure, a leadership role at stewards trainings and camp, a certificate of completion, and a capstone sustainability action project, all with a focus on educating for sustainability. For those interested in learning more or applying for this fun and exciting leadership experience, click HERE.

Important Dates for Stewards, SITs, and SSLI Stewards (Pending a return to in-person programming) :

May 17 Final day for application submissions
May 18, May 20 New Steward Interviews
Tuesday, May 18: 3 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 20: 3 - 8 p.m.

Monday - Saturday, June 14-19 - SSLI Stewards
Friday - Saturday, June 18-19 - Stewards and Stewards-in-Training overnight training
Thursday, July 22 – Stewards and Stewards-in-Training Midsummer Celebration and Training 
Friday, August 27: 4:30 -8:30 p.m. – Camp Closing Celebration

MSU Extension Tollgate Farm Camps are a program of Michigan 4-H Youth Development.  4-H enrollment at 4-H Online is required for your child to attend MSU Tollgate Farm Camp.

Also, registration is coming soon for a virtual Tollgate Farm Stewards Teen Leadership Winter Series. Teens interested in being on the leadership steering committee to help plan that series, please email koehle43@msu.edu. Thank you to the 56 youth who joined us for the Tollgate Farm Stewards Virtual Summer Series 2020!

HOW TO REGISTER

MSU Tollgate Farm Camps are a program of Michigan 4-H. Enrollment at 4-H Online is required for your child to attend MSU Tollgate Farm Camp.  

Step 1: Go to 4-H Online to enroll/re-enroll your child(ren) as Oakland County 4-H members.
See Tollgate registration page for complete instructions. 

Step 2: After completing 4-H enrollment at 4-H Online, register for Tollgate Farm camp (See bottom of this page). 

Step 3: For Stewards-in-Training, an invoice for SIT registration fee per week will be sent in 2021. 

4-H is a learn-by-doing, fun, educational program, helping youth in their growth and development and compliments experiences received at home, school and other organizations. As a member of 4-H, there are many other opportunities to get your youngster involved, including approximately 50 4-H clubs in Oakland County where members work with a large variety of project areas, including agriculture, aerospace, community service, horses, science and technology, and more. Questions regarding 4-H? Contact Deb Morgan at morga194@msu.edu. 

For questions regarding 4-H Online registration, please contact Oakland County 4-H at 4Hoakland@anr.msu.edu or 248-858-0889.

For questions regarding stewards programs and registration, please contact Tollgate at 248-701-9956. Tollgate Farm Education Coordinator and Stewards Program Coordinator, Ellen Koehler at koehle43@msu.edu

 

If the week you want is full, 
please email koehle43@msu.edu to be added to the wait list.  

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