Linking
4-H and BGCA
Presented during 2010 Army 4-H 101 Reset
Trainings and Garrison Technical Assistance
Common Youth
Development Missions
4-H
To empower youth to reach their full
potential working and learning in
partnership with caring adults.
BGCA
To enable all young people especially
those who need us most to reach their full
potential as productive caring responsible
citizens.
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Youth Development
4-H Essential Elements
BGCA Strategy (BUIC)
 Belonging
 Belonging
 Generosity
 Usefulness
 Independence
 Influence/Empowerment
 Mastery
 Competence
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Military Partnerships
 Provide predictable, consistent quality youth
development programming and support.
 Assure military parents that their children are
in safe and nurturing environments wherever
they move from installation to installation.
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BGCA Core
Program Areas
4-H Mission
Mandates
 Science,
 Character and
Engineering and
Technology
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 Healthy Living
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 Citizenship
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Leadership
Development
Education and Career
Development
Health and Life Skills
The Arts
Sports, Fitness and
Recreation
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Linking Programs
4-H Program
BGCA Program
State and County 4-H
recognition programs
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Conference
Youth of the Year
Junior Staff
ClubService
4-H Clubs & Projects
Keystone Clubs
Torch Clubs
- Leadership
- Citizenship
- Communication
- Exploring 4-H
- Service Learning
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Linking Programs
4-H Program
BGCA Program
Science Discovery
Outdoor Adventures
Butterfly Wings
Down-to-Earth Gardening
Dragon Fly Quest
Computer Power Unlimited
Robotics
GPS
Power of Wind
Club Tech
Digital Arts Suite
Clay Tech
Robo Tech
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Linking Programs
4-H Program
Financial Champions
Reading Makes Cents
Consumer Savvy
BGCA Program
Money Matters
Get in the Act (Workforce
Career Launch
Readiness)
Goals for Graduation
Be the E - Entrepreneurship Job Ready
“Learn by Doing” philosophy Project Learn
in all 4-H Projects
Power Hour
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Linking Programs
4-H Program
Foods and Nutrition
Bicycle Adventures
Keeping Fit and Healthy
Up For The Challenge
BGCA Program
Triple Play
- Healthy Habits
- Daily Challenges
- Social Recreation
MLB Wanna Play
Rookie League
Health Rocks!
Leadership
Citizenship
Communication
SMART MOVES
- SMART Girls
- Passport to Manhood
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Linking Programs
4-H Program
BGCA Program
Visual Arts
Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Drama Matters
Photography
Image Makers
Share the Fun
Music Makers
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4-H and BGCA Partnership
Builds Relationships and
Collaborative Programs
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