Rhonda M. Williams Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development/CD Diane Barga Extension Program Assistant, FCS/4-H Youth Devopment More About 4-H Youth Development Darke County 4-H Program Connections To Other Web Sites OSU Extension, Darke County Home Page County 4-H Resources Cloverbuds Darke County 4-H Club Web Sites Volunteer Information Darke County 4-H History Beyond the Community Club   County 4-H Resources Darke County 4-H Clubs 2009 4-H Calendar 4-H Newsletter: Clover Rover updated 5/2/08 4-H. . .A World of Opportunities Choices. . .For YOUth (a newsletter for older 4-H members) Darke County 4-H Endowment 4-H Forms & Applications Ohio 4-H  Advisor Handbook Eight Key Elements of Positive Youth Development 4-H Camp Darke County  4-H Horse Program updated 3/17/09 Darke County 4-H Dog Program updated 3/26/09 Darke County 4-H Goat Program updated 4/24/09   Project Book Kits   4-H Camp: June 22-25, 2009 What to Bring Check in time on June 22: 6:00pm Check out time on June 25: 4:00pm County Judging Schedule July 17, 2009 Moose Lodge, Greenville Those exhibiting nutriton projects should bring: 1. Plan of food for one day in menu form, including snacks if usually eaten. 2. One prepared food item from one of planned menus (family size, not individual) in serving dish. 3. One place setting for service of meal. 4. Appropriate tablecloth/mat; centerpiece is optional. 5. Members are expected to know the food groups and number of servings required daily. 6. Members in intermediate and advanced projects are expected to know the nutrients and what     they provide the body. 2009 Ohio 4-H Family Guide   4-H Publications on the web Cloverbud Day Camp Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Shawnee Prairie Preserve Swine Skillathon Study Guide Junior Fair Entry Information Poultry Clinic Saturday, June 20, 2009 9am-12nn Fairgrounds, Greenville Contact the Extension Office to register. Goat Clinic and Preview Show Saturday, June 20, 2009 Weigh in at 9:00am Clinic begins at 10:00am Fairgrounds, Greenville Register by contacting Sherry Beyond the Community Club 4-H In The Classroom CARTEENS 2002 Reality Store Project Darke County 4-H Club Web Sites Ansonia 4-H Club Doggone Kids 4-H Club New Age 4-H Club Pets 'N Partners 4-H Club Tailwaggers 4-H Club More About  4-H Youth Development Darke County 4-H is a family affair.  Everyone becomes involved in the learning, the business and the fun. Learning to Learn- learning through experience leading Self and Others- working as a team Relating to Others - accepting diversity Communicating With Others - creative expression Planning and Organizing - setting short and long-term goals 4-H'ers learn through experience in various ways: Community Involvement - volunteer time to help community needs Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests State & National 4-H Trips - educational and develops leadership skills State 4-H Workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups School Enrichment Programs - helps teachers develop the "whole child," not just teach subject matter. Cloverbuds allows Kindergarten through Second Grade children to become involved with 4-H on a noncompetitive basis Darke County 4-H Program Involves 1,031 Darke County youth led by 242 adult volunteers and 81 youth volunteers We offer over 200 different 4-H projects. Our 46 4-H clubs are spread throughout the county and we can help you find one in your area!  1,500 youth are involved in our in-school and after school programs! Graphics by: Pat's Web Graphics If you have difficulties with this site, please contact the webmaster.

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