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Snlyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon May 20, 1988 PACK 5 4-H helps youth develop life skills The need for a dynamic ever- moving youth program is greater today than ever before. Ai we deal with an increasing rate of change in a rapidly, moving world, youth of today must face forces and prob lems undreamed of a quarter of a century ago. Reaffirming what 4-H is all about will be essential to 4-H in the future. 4-H will gain support and commitment from youth, leaders and others to the extent that they understand the values, uniqueness and opportunities available to them through 4-H. The basic premises of beliefs upon which Extension 4-H Youth programs are based will need to be clarified and our commitment to them reaffirmed through action in the future. Some of the premises or beliefs include: The purpose of 4-H is to help young people to become self-directing, productive and contributing i I ! .,',, , - , J -,. f .- .. . , ' s "... " V . i A - v r-v - . Uv . vV " k-. . "N .... I' f This would make a tooA4-Htrs learn to make homemade gifts during the holiday season. 4-H teaches children to be resourceful and creative. ' - 4 members of society. programs will follow affirmative Family-centered 4-H activities action guidelines, which actively involve all family 4-H must commitment formal members should be emphasized, education by helping youth develop Creative approaches are needed to skills of finding and using informa help determine how the 4-H pro- tiontodcal with today's and tomor gram can even more effectively row's decisions, strengthen families and better pre- The Oregon 4-H curriculum will pare youth for their roles in families, cmphasie the dual objective of , Thecounty Extension unit (office) ' subject matter and life skills educa will continue to be responsible for tion for youth, the youth program within a county. Life skills help young people The planning and carrying out qf.perccive and respond to life's sig nificant events. Life skills include: developing self, developing social responsibility, learning how to learn, coping with change, using knowledge. 4-H Is open to all To be a 4-H member in Oregon one must: 1. Be enrolled in the fourth grade and have not completed the 12th. 2. Enroll for one or more 4-H projects. 3. Have such enrollment recorded with the County Extension office. For the purposes of planning, developing and providing mean ingful educational experiences, cer tain divisions have been established. These arc: Junior 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Intermediate 7th. 8th, 9th graders. Senior 10th, llth, 12th grades. The 4-H year starts with the organization of clubs in the fall (October) and continues through September 30. You must enroll before July I to be included in the previous year's 4-H program. Some 4-H events and activities require earlier enrollment. 4-H is "Learning by doing." You learn by doing your own work, with assistance from your leader, your parents and fellow 4-H members. 4-H is open to all without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, . geographic location of handicap. ' ' The (EXTEWSIOM) AGRICULTURE4-H Clay Penhollow HOME EC4-H Mollie Marsh FAMILY LIFE4-H Arlene Boileau 4-HYOUTH AIDE Joni David People MZML OFFICE MANAGEMENT Erama Palmer 2126 Warm Springs Street 553-1161, extension 238 Objectives cover wide range ' , , . ?ir . - ' ft - .-,-,. - - ; - S i ' i r " "" !-- , 1 1 1 l rJiv f - " x ,.- '.' f .i vr-y.vV,,V 'V.viVsjc,.,-, , r.. ; - (.-. .i.. J . , -v v. t I'- ( oi. .v - i .'...-'.. f.T-1 9 ..' f'' -':''':f : . ' r f Si ' V, f , -V - r uJ". 4-H's mission is to help young people become self-directing, pro ductive and contributing members of society. More specifically, -its objectives are lo help young people. l.Devclop inquiring: minds, an' eagerness to learn and the ability to apply science and technology,! . ., 2. Learn practical skills, develop competencies and acquire knowledge. 3. Strengthen abilities to make intelligent decisions, solve problems and manage their own affairs in a fast-changing world. i 4. Acquire positive attitudes toward self and a feeling of self worth. .-:' 5. Develop their potential by seeking and acquiring educational; and vocational experiences. 6. Improve skills in communica tion and self-expression. 7. Develop effective interpersonal relationships with adults and other youth,., .,-,,,.. . , , t 8.i Maintain optimum physical and mental health. 9. Develop concern for involve ment in community and public affairs. 10. Increase leadership capabili ties. , Jl. Develop socially acceptable behavior, personal standards and values for living. , 12. Develop abilities to perform as productive, contributing citizens. 13. Use time wisely in attaining a balance in life (work, leisure, fam ily, community and self). I think this is Round Lake Camp, for kids of 4-H age, is a great place to make new friends. The camp is held during the summer. Volunteer leaders Important to 4-H Subject matter skills help young people do a better job with a pro duct through the applying of know ledge and information. A balance of subject matter and life skills is essential to an individ ual's total growth. The key to the success of 4-H is volunteer leaders. It is imperative that expanded roles of volunteers and paraprofessional staff, and the functions and the responsibilities of the professional staff, be clearly defined. More specifically, the agent is responsible to assist adults and parents to support the local 4-H group by: 1. Creating awareness of 4-H and recruiting volunteers and youth and participate. 2. Supporting volunteers in being effective in helping youth grow and develop; and. 3. Helping to design 4-H activi ties and experiences supportive to local 4-H groups. 4-H PLEDGE pledge my Head to clearer thinking, " ' My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, My Health to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. And this hStudents are exposed lo aquatic insects and plants, wildlife, plant and tree identification, geology and fire control at the annual 509-J H die field trip. 4-H focuses on growth, well being 4-H focuses on the growth and well-being of the whole child. What on the surface might appear to be a basic "hands on" project is actually far more involved. 4-H activities teach young people to identify needs, set goals and plan how to accomplish them. They learn through their expe riences and by seeing the results of their efforts. They become effective group members. These are all "life skills" we need to live a healthy, fulfilling and balanced life. For the past 30 years, the philosophy and goals of the Warm Springs 4-H program have focused on enhancing the lives of all youths. Today's young people need immediate gratification and entertainment. They have learned to simply turn it on or plug it in. They may try to cover up their fears by complaining. For many, the next step is numbing these fears with drugs and alcohol. Today's youth must cope with issues adults didn't have to face as children or teenagers. 4-H helps young people feel good about themselves, feel comfortable asking questions, explore individual interests, belong to a group, learn a skill in a "fun" envi ronment and have positive adult role models. 4-H helps young poeple develop skills needed to make positive decisions in today's complex world. Development includes Head, Heart, Hands, Health K - J 4-H is for everyone I think III mtkeSewing skills are helpful to all children as they become adults. Club members also learned that sewing takes planning. A green four-leaf clover with a white letter "H" on each leaflet, for ! the development of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The 4-H Pledge: I pledge-My head to clearer thinking; my heart to greater loyalty; my hands tq larger service, and my health to better living; for my club, rhy com munity, my country, and my world. The 4-H Motto: "To Make the Best Better" " v - The 4-H Colors: Green nature's most common color is emblematic of springtime, life, and youth. White sympolizes purity and high ideals. The 4-H Creed: I believe in Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club work for the opportunity it gives me to become a useful citizen. ' I believe in the training of my HE AD for the power it will give me to THINK, PLAN AND REASON. I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be KIND, SYMPA THETIC and TRUE. I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be HELPFUL, SKILLFUL and USEFUL. I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to ENJOY LIFE, RESIST DISEASE 'and WORK EFFI CIENTYLY. " I believe in my country, my state, sibility for their development. am willing to dedicate my efforts to my community and in my respon- In all these things I believe, and I their fulfillment. - : , i f . ' . .4 ii t- rm -i :f i ii i 1 ii' in i ' wj-fr M-"'- - ' ' '' - - " ' 4 i L Just hangln' around The 4-H Outdoor Survival Club has seven active members who are learning survival skills and search and rescue techniques.