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The recreation project teaches leadership and life skills through project development. Youth learn how to lead quiet games, active games, songs, ceremonials, party planning and much more. Emphasis is on building leadership skills, communication and teamwork through experiential learning.
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
- Recreation Teams
- 4-H Ambassador and Recreation Team Training
- Share the Fun
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Recreation
PRINTED RESOURCES
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
- Theatre Arts – Group Activity Helper’s Guide
- Theatre Arts 1 – Play the Role – Acting
- Theatre Arts 2 – Become a Puppeteer – Puppetry
- Theatre Arts 3 – Set the Stage – Stagecraft
- Yea 4-H! K-2, 3-5 ages – Recreation Units
- Recreation Handbook: Fasten Your Seat Belts – 4-H is Fun (HLE 1-1.000)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Park Rangers
- Interpretive Park Rangers
- Naturalists
- Park Police
- Park Management
- Park Planners
- Tour Operators
- Tour Guides
- Guest Services Coordinator at hotels/resorts
- Hotel Recreation Managers
- Facility Manages at Sports Arenas and
- Recreation Centers
| LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE RECREATION PROJECT |
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