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Where can 4-H Leaders obtain current senior skill exams for 4-H members to write for grade 11 and 12 course credit?
4-H leaders can obtain Senior Skill Exams from the BC 4-H office (1 866 776-0373).
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What do the four Hs stand for?
The four Hs stand for Head, Heart, Health, and Hands.
In the 4-H pledge members pledge their:
Head to clearer thinking
Heart to greater loyalty
Hands to larger service
Health to better living
For their club, their community, and their country
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How can I join a 4-H Club?
To join a 4-H club in your area, you can contact the BC 4-H office at 1 866 776-0373. They will be able to tell you what types of 4-H clubs are active in your area and will help you get in touch with any clubs that interest you. Most livestock clubs start in January and most creative arts clubs start in September so these would be the best times to join 4-H. Talk to the clubs in your area for more specific information.
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Where can I get information to do an agriculture educational display?
Information on a variety of agriculture topics can be found right here in InfoBasket. On the main InfoBasket menu you can select an agricultural commodity or community that interests you or you can use the search function to find specific information.
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How does a 4-H member earn badges or certificates?
To earn badges, a junior 4-H member must complete a skill earning a mark of 60% or better. 4-H badges are available for skills including: demonstration, public speaking, educational display, speak and show, and project work. See the badges folder in the 4-H, Youth and Community Development InfoBasket for more details on specific project badges.
To earn a Jr. Proficiency Certificate, a junior member must write the junior proficiency exam prior to December 31st. To be eligible to write the Jr. Proficiency exam, the member must be at least 13 years old and have two 4-H badges. To pass the Jr. Proficiency Exam the member must score at least 60%. Once a Jr. Proficiency Certificate is earned, a member may enroll as a senior member at the start of the next calendar year.
To earn senior skills certificates, senior 4-H members must demonstrate a complete working knowledge of a skill area and achieve a score of 75% or greater. Senior skills certificates can be earned for skills including: public speaking, demonstration, educational display, speak and show, and project work. Some project specific senior skill certificates will be based on exams whereas others will be based on practical work. Senior skill exams must be submitted to the BC 4-H office for marking. See the certificates folder in the 4-H, Youth and Community Development InfoBasket for more details on specific project certificates.
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What is involved in a 4-H Junior Leadership project?
Junior leadership projects are designed to help older more experienced 4-H members develop leadership skills by assuming responsibilities for their own program. Junior leaders assist 4-H club leaders with the planning and delivery of some aspect of the 4-H club program for example showmanship, judging, or safety. Junior leaders should be at least 14 years old, have minimum of 2 years of 4-H experience, and have their junior proficiency certificate.
To enroll with a junior leadership project, the 4-H member must first fill out an application for junior leadership and an overall yearly plan which can be found in the junior leadership record book. This application outlines the proposed junior leadership project which should last between 4 and 6 months. The application must be approved by both the 4-H club leader and the Youth and Community Development staff before the project begins.
Once the project has been approved the junior leader must complete project or program plans for each club activity that they will lead. Upon completion of each leadership activity the 4-H member must complete an evaluation. To be eligible for achievement in the junior leadership project the junior leader must also complete the junior leadership record book. The record book includes the junior leadership application, the overall yearly plan, the project or program plans, the activity evaluations, and a year end summary. The junior leader record book must be submitted to Youth and Community Development staff for marking.
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What are 4-H Self-determined projects? How do you get started?
The 4-H self-determined project could be titled the “4U” project. Self-determined projects provide an opportunity for 4-H members to choose what kind of project they want to do and how they are going to do it. Self-determined projects can be on anything, they don’t have to be something you can physically do or make – they can be research or investigation projects or even community service projects.
The self determined project can be done in three different ways.
A self-determined project can be done on any topic the 4-H member or group chooses. Listed below are the steps needed to complete a self-determined project.
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Where does a 4-H Leader get resources for their club?
A 4-H leader can get resources for their club from their district key leader. The key leader will be able to provide the 4-H club leaders with contacts, 4-H materials, information about leader training and more. If the key leader cannot provide the necessary resources they should be able to direct you to where you can find it. To locate a key leader in your area call the BC 4-H office at 1 866 776-0373.
Some 4-H club resources such as scorecards, pamphlets, and enrolment forms are available online at http://www.bc4h.bc.ca/publications/publications.html
Additional materials such as 4-H manuals, recordbooks, and brochures can be ordered from the BC 4-H office using the BC 4-H publications order form.
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What 4-H Leader training is available?
All new leaders in the 4-H program complete 2 separate leader training programs within their first two years of 4-H leadership. These 2 training programs are:
These training sessions are arranged on a district or regional basis. Check with district key leaders for dates and times in your area.
Additional courses and programs are offered periodically at district or regional workshop days. Topics may include animal care, retaining senior 4-H members, organizing 4-H paperwork and many more! Keep tuned in to district council meetings for details on upcoming events.
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What trip opportunities are available through 4-H?
4-H members have the opportunity to participate in a number of provincial 4-H programs over the course of their 4-H career. There are no provincial level opportunities for junior members but some districts or regions offer junior camps in the summer months. Ask for details in your local area.
Senior 4-H members can participate in several provincial or national level programs (trips) some which are won and others which are selected through an application process.
Rural Urban Connections and Youth Action
14-15 year olds can apply to attend Rural Urban Connections and Youth
Action. These programs are hosted in the summer months in the
Okanagan. Rural Urban Connections is held in evenly numbered years
(2004, 2006, 2008etc.) and Youth Action is held in oddly numbered
years (2005, 2007, 2009etc.). Selection is by district or by region so
check with your local key leader for the application deadline.
Provincial Club Week
16-19 year olds can apply to attend Provincial Club Week (PCW). This
program is held during the March spring break in the Okanagan.
Selection for this program is by district or region so check with
local key leaders for application deadline.
Provincial Club Week Award Trips
A number of trips are awarded to outstanding 4-H members through
Provincial Club week. These trips include the National 4-H Members
Conference in Toronto, the National 4-H Citizenship seminar in Ottawa,
the National 4-H Careers Conference in Manitoba, the Royal Bank 4-H
Inter-Provincial Exchange and more depending upon year. More specific
information on PCW award opportunities is provided prior to attendance
at PCW.
Provincial Public Speaking and Provincial
Demonstrations
To attend these programs 4-H members must be selected through regional
competitions.
International 4-H Judging Seminar
This program for 16-21 year olds is hosted each fall in Saskatchewan.
Eight regionally selected delegates attend from BC each year. Some
regions select their delegates through regional judging competitions
(Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island) whereas others select their
delegates through an application process. Contact your key leader to
determine the procedure for your area.
Leader/Volunteer/Alumni Travel
4-H leaders alumni and parents can volunteer to chaperone or
facilitate many of the youth programs listed above. There is also a
National 4-H leaders conference and an Alberta 4-H leaders conference
that leaders may apply for. See the BC 4-H Opportunities Guide and
Application Package to apply.
For more details on any of the above programs see the Travel folder in the 4-H, Youth and Community Development InfoBasket. Also see the Exchanges folder for ideas on possible 4-H or external travel exchange programs.
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What career opportunities are available in agriculture?
There are many careers available in the agriculture and food sectors. From veterinarian to food processing engineer to economist the possibilities are almost endless. For more information or to explore careers in agriculture see the careers in agriculture folder in the 4-H, Youth and Community Development InfoBasket.
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Why is the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands associated with 4-H?
Youth and Community Development staff from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands work with the 4-H program with the objective of providing education to its participants and volunteers. This training focuses on developing human resources related to agriculture, food and fisheries toward an outcome of healthy sustainable rural communities. By contributing to the development of 4-H members and leaders the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands contributes to the development of well informed citizens with an active interest in the agriculture and food sectors.
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What volunteer opportunities are available in 4-H?
Adults can volunteer to be 4-H leaders with their local 4-H clubs or they can start a new 4-H club in their area. Volunteer 4-H leaders usually work with 4-H club members on one or more aspects of the 4-H program such as public speaking, project work, or record keeping. They may be involved with organizing club meetings and events or arranging for the club to attend a fair or exhibition. 4-H volunteers can also coordinate club or district safety programs, promotional activities, and awards programs.
There are many volunteer positions available within 4-H. Contact the BC 4-H office at 1 866 776-0373 to see how you might be able to get involved in your area.
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