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The citizenship project involves doing your part, following the rules, serving your community, knowing how to make a difference-these are the qualities of good citizens. Through this project 4-H’ers become well informed, productive members of society
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Texas 4-H Roundup Open Class Educational Presentation
- Texas 4-H Congress
- National 4-H Congress
- Wonders of Washington IFYE
- Japanese Exchange (LABO)
- Citizenship Washington Focus
- Inter/Intro Exchange Programs
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Citizenship and Civic Education Award Program
PRINTED RESOURCES
- 4-H CCS MI-7329, Citizenship Adventure Kit
- Citizenship Guide’s Handbook – item#08154 (N4-HC)
- Youth as Trustees – item # CPY1,2,3, and 5 (N4-HC)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Elected Official Social Worker
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