Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Arts & Communication Program
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Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
mastery
independence
belonging
generosity
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Benefits of the 4-H Arts & Communications Program
Individual Development
Mastery:
Constructive Learning
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Mastery: Constructive Learning
 Increased technical skills
“You get techniques from the judge and other people.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Mastery: Constructive Learning
 Increased technical skills
 Increased creativity
“You can be creative, you get to do things your own way.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Mastery: Constructive Learning
 Increased technical skills
 Increased creativity
 Increased communication skills
“I used communications I’ve learned in 4-H when I speak in front of people—
now, I know how to talk to people.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Mastery: Constructive Learning
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Increased technical skills
Increased creativity
Increased communication skills
Increased problem solving skills
“You’re a lot more independent in 4-H. You don’t have a teacher right there
to ask, ‘OK, what do I do next?’ You’re going to have to problem solve and
figure it out.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Benefits of the 4-H Arts & Communications Program
Individual Development
Mastery:
Constructive Learning
Independence:
Identity & Self Discipline
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Independence: Identity & Self
 Increased pride and sense of self-worth
“It gives you confidence when you put a lot of effort into something and it
pays off.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Independence: Identity & Self
 Increased pride and sense of self-worth
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Increased people skills
“This part of 4-H, this is where I learn all my people skills and
responsibility; if you have shyness…you really can’t be shy anymore.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Independence: Identity & Self
 Increased pride and sense of self-worth
 Increased people skills
 Increased self-reliance
“In school, you see them [teachers] every day and they’re
constantly reminding you. In 4-H, you have to do it more on your
own.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Benefits of the 4-H Arts & Communications Program
Social Development
Belonging:
Caring Relationships
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Belonging: Caring Relationships
 Increased connections and networks with others
“You get to meet people you wouldn’t otherwise—across the county, not
just your own locale or school.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Benefits of the 4-H Arts & Communications Program
Social Development
Belonging:
Caring Relationships
Generosity:
Service to Others
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Generosity: Service to Others
 Increased service to others
 Increased ability to help younger youth
 Increased participation in community events
“. . . Expressing yourself in your community – chance to perform; to show
your art.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Who Participates in the 4-H
Arts & Communication Program?
other
3%
9th – 12th
K – 5th
graders
graders
30%
31%
6th – 8th
graders
36%
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
What Makes the 4-H
Arts & Communication Program Unique?
youth variety
youth choice
youth friendly
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
“It’s easier to grow. In school people are trying to be cool; if other people
aren’t going to do it, you aren’t going to do it so it is difficult to expand very
much. [In 4-H Arts and Communication], you aren’t afraid to go and try
something new because you know others will try it with you.”
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Arts & Communication Program
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Arts & Communication Program
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