4-H Youth Development Overview

4-H Youth Development programs are designed to help young people experience belonging, mastery, independence and generosity.

• Vision and Mission - 4-H Youth Development vision and mission.
• Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development - Power Point presentation development by Dr. Cathann Kress, Director of Youth Development, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDA.
• Meeting the Needs of Youth: Tips for 4-H Leaders (2 pages, 130 KB) - 4-H leaders are essential partners in creating a positive environment by focusing on the strengths of youth and providing positive ways for youth to meet their four basic needs: Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity.
• 4-H Youth Development Programs in Wisconsin (2 pages, 35 KB) - Greg Hutchins, State 4-H Youth Development Program Director, describes the role of a 4-H Youth Development educator in conducting youth programs and as community leaders in youth development.
• Principles of Practice: Guiding Philosophy for 4-H Youth Development Professionals - Greg Hutchins, State 4-H Youth Development Director discusses the principles that guide the design and delivery of 4-H Youth Development programs.
  • Principles of Practice (192B) - High Speed Internet Version
  • Principles of Practice (192B) - Dial-up Internet Version
  • Principles of Practice Handout (2 pages, 54KB)
• About 4-H Youth Development - Overview of the 4-H Youth Development program.