2013 ANNUAL UPDATE &
2014 PROGRAM GOALS
INSPIRING LEADERS
The Maryland 4-H Youth Development
Program provides a supportive setting
for youth to reach their fullest potential.
Children learn beneficial cognitive and
life skills through community-focused,
research-based, experiential educational
programs. Participation is open to
all youth ages 5-18 who reside in
Baltimore County. The Clover Program
is open to ages 5-7 years and the 4-H
Program is targeted toward 8-18 year
old participants.
4-H has an over 100 year tradition
of voluntary action through strong
public-private partnerships at federal,
state and community levels. Local
volunteer leaders partner with Baltimore
County Extension staff to provide direct
University of Maryland Extension
Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, Md 21030
www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
leadership and educational support to
young people in urban, suburban, and
rural communities.
4-H youth develop relationships
that inspire people to voluntarily help
themselves and others as they interact
with caring adults and peers.
4-H Program areas include:
• Science, Engineering and Technology
• Healthly Living
• Citizenship and Leadership
• Volunteer Development
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2013 4-H PROGRAM:
General Program Updates
ÊÊ 24 clubs, 3 special interest groups,
16 after school programs,
3 school enrichment programs
ÊÊ 263 volunteers supported 4-H
programs in 2013.
ÊÊ 29 new volunteers were trained
in 2013.
ÊÊ 2,124 club and program
members engaged in 4-H.
4-H Clubs
Parkton
13
17
White Hall
9 20
14
25
1
12
1
4-H Afterschool
4-H School Enrichment
4-H Military Clubs
3
Butler
21
17
Sparks
Reisterstown
G
Owings Mills
15
11
D
Towson
10
16
18
Pikesville
Baltimore City
K
6
Catonsville
Arbutus C
D
Halthorpe
Science, Engineering and
Technology
ÊÊ The Ag Science Series was offered
throughout the year.
ÊÊ Various Animal Science/ Leasing
programs were offered.
ÊÊ 3 new robotics clubs launched in 2013.
Engineering Camp
5
8
Fork
Naples
Glen Arm
Lutherville
Woodlawn
4-H youth at Engineering Camp.
2
4 96/8/9
11 13 19 23
E
Cockeysville
Timonium
74
J
20
14
Randallstown
EA
I
70
Legend
12
Freeland 16
H
18
22
Perry Hall
5
Parkville
Overlea
Middle River
aa
B
B
Essex
F
C
24
19
Healthy Living/Nutrition
ÊÊ Fun Food Fest was delivered to 3
Baltimore County libraries.
ÊÊ Over 50 youth engaged in hiking at a
4-H camp.
ÊÊ Nearly 50 afterschool youth participated
in a trip to the Eastern shore to learn
about harvesting local potatoes.
60
50
40
30
Library 4-H Afterschool participants learn about
good nutrition through easy to prepare recipes.
20
10
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total Participants
Boys
Girls
Sigonella
4-H Standout:
More time spent in afterschool is
associated with:
•Better work habits
•Improved academic performance
•Gains in self-effacacy
•Improved GPA
•Increased school attendance
(1Auger, Pierce & Vandell, 2013)
2014 ANNUAL GOALS:
4-H Goals:
1. 4-H Education and Resources:
ÊÊProvide various opportunities
for youth engagement through
experiential learning.
ÊÊ County programs will include:
Community Clubs, Afterschool
programs, School programs, Ag
Science Series, Winter Workshop, Day
Camp, Engineering Camp, Growing
with Grains school program, County/
State Fair, and various local/state/
national trips and contests!
1. 4-H Marketing and Communication:
Teen Council member speaking at 4-H Day
in Annapolis.
Citizenship & Leadership
ÊÊ Teen council members regularly cleaned
an adopted highway.
ÊÊ Youth enjoyed 4-H Day in Annapolis
while learning about Maryland State
Government.
ÊÊ 47 youth learned about parliamentary
procedure and record keeping during
local trainings.
Sweet Potato Kids Afterschool youth visit
an Eastern Shore research farm where they
learned about harvesting local potatoes.
ÊÊ Continue to enhance marketing
and communication efforts
within the county.
ÊÊ Utilize various forms of technology
and social media platforms through
our TECH CONNECT (Website,
Facebook, Blog, Twitter, Pinterest and
e-news) to increase our visibility.
4-H Standout:
National 4-H Youth Development
research shows that 4-H youth
are more likely to pursue future
careers in science, engineering and
technology (2Lerner, 2012) .
1
Auger, A., Pierce, K.M. and Vandell, D.L. (April, 2013). Participation in Out-of-School Settings and Student
Academic and Behavioral Outcomes. Unpublished paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
2
Lerner, R. M., Lerner, J, et al. (2012). The positive development of youth: Report of the findings of the first eight years
of the 4-H study of positive youth development. Massachusetts: Tufts University.
Number of Youth and Adult
Participants Served
Dollar Value of Volunteers
2,500
$400,000
2,387
2,000
Volunteers multiply the effect of
county educators
$350,000
$341,340
$357,642
$300,000
1,786
1,500
$250,000
1,000
$200,000
500
$150,000
$100,000
0
2012
2013
$50,000
0
2012
2013
*Source: Dollar value retrieved from the Independent
Sector Organization.
4-H camp counselors pictured above are
completing their CPR training during their
25 hour camp counselor training.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nia Imani Fields,
Extension Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
nfields@umd.edu
410.771.1761
4-H Standout:
Youth who engage in 4-H club
programs are 3x more likely
to actively contribute to their
communities, and are nearly two
times more likely to plan to go to
college (2Lerner, 2012).
4-H youth participate
in a variety of
competitions at the
Baltimore County Fair.
Pictured left is a tractor
driving contest that
measures speed and
accuracy.
Dwyane Murphy,
Extension Assistant Educator,
4-H Youth Development,
dmurphy2@umd.edu
410.771.1761
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or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.