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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
Essex County 4-H News
- 4-H Newsletter – Summer/Fall 2022
- 4-H Fall Fair in partnership with the Earth Day Celebration at the Essex County Environment Center is on September 24th!
- 4-H Newsletter- Spring/Summer 2022
- Farm Camp Spring Break and Summer Sessions are open! Spring/ Summer 2022
- 4-H Youth Partner with RU Scientists Spring 2022
- Computer Science Showcase 4/26
- 4-H Spring Fair In Partnership with Essex County Environmental Center is on! 4/23
- 4-H Newsletter – Summer/Fall2021
- 4‑H Newsletter – Spring/Summer 2021 (PDF)
- 4‑H Newsletter – Spring 2021 (PDF)
Connect With Us
For more information on how to get involved, contact:
Marissa Staffen (she/her) essex4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
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