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DeCubellis, Chris; Barrick, Kirby – Journal of Extension, 2020
Sense of belonging is an essential element of a high-quality 4-H program. However, little research exists quantifying sense of belonging among 4-H club members. We measured perceived sense of belonging among Florida 4-H members in middle and high school as well as seven factors that influenced continued participation in 4-H. Parental involvement,…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Youth Clubs, Middle School Students, High School Students
Jayaratne, K. S. U.; Collins, Daniel P. – Journal of Extension, 2020
The purpose of the Delphi study described in this article was to determine barriers, challenges, and alternatives related to planning and implementing 4-H international visitor exchange programs. The Delphi panel comprised 21 Extension agents selected from two southeastern states on the basis of their experience and/or interest in international…
Descriptors: International Educational Exchange, Agricultural Education, Barriers, Program Development
Arnold, Mary E.; Davis, Jamie M.; Lundeberg, Roberta – Journal of Extension, 2017
In 2014 the Oregon 4-H program adopted a new program model to describe and evaluate the impact of 4-H on youths. The model is based on promoting thriving in young people, with an emphasis on high program quality. This article discusses the impact on thriving in 378 youth participants of the 4-H Summer Conference (4-HSC) program. The results of the…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Youth Opportunities, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Zimbroff, Andrew; Schlake, Marilyn R.; Anderson-Knott, Mindy; Eberle, Nancy; Vigna, Diane – Journal of Extension, 2017
Entrepreneurship is widely recognized as a driver of rural economic growth and community vitality. Nebraska Extension personnel developed a youth entrepreneurship curriculum--EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI)--for middle and high school students. This curriculum has been used at 4-H summer camps, for formal classroom and out-of-school…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Youth Programs, Middle School Students, High School Students
Meyer, Shelley; Jones, Kenneth R. – Journal of Extension, 2015
The purpose of the project reported here was to apply Experiential Learning Theory to a context involving middle and high school aged youth while assessing the four concepts (belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity) in relation to the 4-H youth development essential elements. The conclusions of the project's evaluation suggest…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Middle School Students, High School Students, Adolescent Development
Bourdeau, Virginia D.; Galloway, Robin; Arnold, Mary; Nott, Brooke D. – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article reports on an alumni study of middle school participants in a university-based science camp; at the time of the study the youth were completing their junior or senior year of high school. The science- and technology-intensive program was set in an intentionally designed positive youth development context. The camp was free to youth…
Descriptors: Alumni, Middle School Students, Academic Aspiration, College Bound Students
Hamilton, Stephen F.; Northern, Angela; Neff, Robert – Journal of Extension, 2014
The study reported here used data from the ACCESS 4-H Enrollment System to gain insight into strengthening New York State's 4-H programming. Member enrollment lists from 2009 to 2012 were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to determine trends and dropout rates. The descriptive data indicate declining 4-H enrollment in recent years and peak enrollment…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Enrollment Trends, Persistence, Age Differences