Champion School Program
The Texas 4-H Champion School Program is a dynamic partnership between local schools and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development Program. Through this collaboration, the program is designed to improve the lives of young Texans and their families by offering experiential learning opportunities within a school setting. The goal of the Texas 4-H Champion School Program extends beyond the classroom by fostering the development of school-based 4-H clubs. In these clubs, students cultivate essential life skills such as responsibility, public speaking, career investigation, and healthy habits. As a result, these skills empower youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The following curriculum is suggested for use. Schools may collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife staff to customize programs that better meet the unique needs of their students, staff, and communities.
Champion School Program Requirements
- Offer project experiences in at least ONE of the Texas 4-H Big 5 areas highlighted below
- Create an official 4-H School Club, which could meet before, during, or after school, a school staff member or screened volunteer can serve as the Club Manager School and/or child would be responsible for paying the 4-H enrollment fee
- Administer program evaluations provided by the AgriLife Extension Agent
Download the Project List for more information on projects for the program.
What do you receive?
- Proclamation made at the School Board meeting and/or Commissioners Court meeting
- Banner to display inside or outside of the school campus Press release for the local media.
- Recognition through Texas 4-H Program
Consideration Timeline
- Fall | Intent to Apply
- Fall | Planning Workshop with Project Leaders and/or Staff
- Fall | Agent Presentation during School In-Service
- May/June | Completion of Texas 4-H Champion School Program
For any questions please contact your local AgriLife Extension agent https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/contact/