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What Is 4-H? The Power of Youth
4‑H is the youth development component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, connecting youth and our community to Rutgers University (4-H Connects Kids with Rutgers).The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults:
- To provide information, educational programs for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school)
- To improve community partnerships and collaborations
- To strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training
- To encourage responsibility, community awareness, and character development in youth
Announcements
Upcoming Events!
- Vet Science Exploration Day
- ACAS: Advancing Careers in Agriculture & STEM Teen Internship Program
- Dog Discovery Day
- Farm Camp
- Info & Register: https://www.montclaircommunityfarms.org/
To become an official 4-H member, youth are encouraged to join ZSuite, our enrollment system for NJ 4-H! Visit https://4h.zsuite.org to create your household and become an official 4-H member today!
For enrollment help: ZSuite Intructions; or Email us: Essex4H@njaes.rutgers.edu!
Connect with Us!
For more information on how to get involved, contact:
Essex 4-H General Inquiry
essex4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
Gabrielle Bromfeld – Food Waste Programming
gsb81@njaes.rutgers.edu
Mamadee Keita – STEM Programming
mk1820@rutgers.edu
Clara Lappert – Program Coordinator
cjl269@njaes.rutgers.edu
Lana Mustafa – Montclair Community Farms
lm1097@rutgers.edu
Marissa Staffen – 4-H Agent
mblodnik@njaes.rutgers.edu
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