The West Hawaii 4-H Youth Development Program is part of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Extension Service, serving youth ages 5-19. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
4-H provides “Learn by Doing” experiences and supports youth in their development of essential life skills. Youth explore their interests through fun, engaging hands-on learning led by dedicated mentors/leaders.
Program topics include:
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Civic Engagement – Community involvement is a critical element of the 4-H program, and many West Hawaii clubs participate in service projects in their communities or develop their own innovative service activities.
PHOTO: As part of Project C.R.I.B. (Creating Readers in Babies), members of the Busy Bee Buddies club wrap packages of books and educational materials for donation to new mothers at local hospitals. |
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Healthy Living – Health is a cornerstone of 4-H, and clubs often engage in cooking, gardening, and other projects that develop healthy habits for members and their families.
PHOTO: Club members from Mauka Stars learn to make onigirazu. |
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4-H activities and curriculum can explore almost any topic you can imagine, such as food & nutrition, sewing, photography, engineering & technology, environmental science, and animals. … and much more! PHOTO: Members of the Fire Nation club plant in garden boxes as part of a service project at the HOPE Services homeless shelter in Kona. |
hamptonm@hawaii.edu
(808) 322-4891
Kona Extension Office
79-7381 Mamalahoa Highway
Kealakekua, HI 96750-7911
Contact us to learn more about 4-H in West Hawaii!
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