WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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RECREATION PROJECT
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4-H Recognition Model
One important responsibility of adults who work with youth in 4-H is to provide the participants with recognition and encouragement so that they understand they are worthy and valued individuals. The 4-H program has a highly diverse youth audience. Its members are from all racial and ethnic groups; live in rural, urban and suburban areas; and range in age from 5 to 19. Successful youth development programs incorporate all five ways to recognize youth, including recognizing youth for:
• Participating in educational experiences.
• Progressing toward self-set goals
• Achieving a standard of excellence.
• Accomplishments through peer competition.
• Developing a team concept through cooperation. |
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1. Develop and mark a nature trail for community group use.
2. Cooperate in the development of bike paths in the community.
3. Construct a public boat comp at community-owned lake.
4. Construct public fishing pier at local waterside area.
5. Develop a clean, safe, and attractive swimming area on local river or lake.
6. Sponsor hunter safety short course for local sportsmen.
7. Produce folk dance demonstrations to be given to various community groups, e.g., senior center, rest home, classes for retarded students, and other interested groups.
8. Provide recreation instruction and leadership for community groups.
9. Conduct a swimming instruction program for children.
10. Sponsor a community sports tournament according to appropriate season.
11. Sponsor an outdoor camping instruction program.
12. Hold a crafts and handwork exhibit and contest with a sale open to the public.
13. Sponsor a square dance teaching program.
14. Sponsor a shooting sports tournament.
15. Sponsor a fishing tournament.
16. Sponsor a bicycle rodeo. |
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Recreation Project Leader Position Description |
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