Third Thursday Together – April 20 (virtual)
Reading Adventures makes stories come alive for Cloverbud 4-H’ers. Ohio 4-H, with popular children’s stories, creates activities, snacks, and more to connect with the story; in extending the activities, the learning is extended, too. Join us to learn more about Reading Adventures. Dr. Scott D. Scheer is a Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership professor, Rebecca Supinger. Extension Educator. Rhonda Williams, Extension Educator and Christy Millhouse, 4-H STEM Educator, are our presenters.
Pre-registration is required and available online. The session will be at 2 p.m. EST and will be recorded.
EXPERIENTIAL FACILITATION TRAINING
We are excited to offer Training Wheels’ Experiential Facilitator Training. The course explores the foundational skills necessary for facilitators and include 45 different facilitation skills and concepts, all taught through experiential activities. It’s three full days of engagement and learning and is certified by Training Wheels. To learn more about the content, visit Training Wheels Experiential Facilitator Workshop. The training will be in Atlanta April 4-6, 2023. Laura Goss, GA 4-H Military Liaison, will be attending so it will be a great time to connect and learn together. Here is the direct registration link for participants: https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01hTp9zCClqEh2S
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
April is the Month of the Military Child. You can find ideas to help support your celebrations and events online at MCEC Month of the Military Child and Department of Defense’s Military Child page and on the Georgia 4-H website: https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/military-programs/purple-up-day/ . As you plan celebrations and activities with your military-connected families, could you share your plans with us via email?
CAMP SEASON FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
Georgia 4-H is hosting several military-dependent camp opportunities for military youth in 2023. These camps are fully funded. The following link can be shared with staff and families: https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/military-programs/summer-camps/ .
We also have 5 army-dependent scholarships available for a 4th-6th grade Army youth to attend a local 4-H Cloverleaf Camp. Families will need to connect with their local 4-H program. For example, a youth residing in Cobb County would contact the Cobb County UGA Extension Office to apply and attend Cloverleaf Camp. Webpage promoting this https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/military-programs/summer-camps/scholarships/
GEORGIA 4-H CURRICULAR AND DEVELOPING LEADERS TRAINING SERIES: For ARMY staff and Army-connected 4-H Staff Only
Army staff can register for the below training by email (laurwalt@uga.edu) or phone 706-542-4444 (ask for Laura Goss)
Curricular Training May 9th (in-person): To support the implementation of 4-H programs Georgia 4-H will cover the registration fee for the 6-hour Georgia 4-H Curricula Overview training held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center for two 4-H county staff supporting Army Installations. Curricula Day participants will preview curricula resources, learn best practices for content delivery, and connect with other positive youth development professionals from across the state. For several Georgia 4-H staff, this is a yearly highlight due to the quality and quantity of the curriculums showcased that support implementation in their programs. Our goal is for the 4-H staff member will 1) continue to support army programs locally, 2) strengthen your county relationship with army members in attendance at the training 3) host a program, lead a lesson, or a club in 2023 at your local Fort.
Building Relationships and Developing Leaders: Team Activities for PYD
The last several years have created additional challenges for yoth devleopment as well as limited opportuntieis for students to build leadership skills. With fewer face-to-face interactions, yoth are left with a need to practice interpersonal skills. As these skills are devleoped, indviduals have a higher chance of becoming effective leaders. This Training will provide staff the opporuntity to plan, participate, and reflect on activities that foster relationships. Topics will include activity planning, frontloading, facilitition and debriefing. Emotional and physical safety will be a promary focus as particiants engage in hands on activities that focus on communciaton, problem solving, leaderhip and commonalitities. Praticiaptnts will lead and particiipate in a variety of acitviies during this training. The training will consiste of two Zoom sessions and one otudoor in-person session at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. All three sessions are required to particiapte. This interactive training is hands-on and provides an activity guide per participant to use upon their return. Additionally, the training is the day before the next professional development
Training Dates and Times: Must attend the online sessions and the face-to-face training
- April 17, 2023 (Online)
- 9 AM – 10 AM
- May 8, 2023 (in-person)
- 1 PM – 5 PM
- May 15, 2023 (Online)
- 9 AM – 10 AM
CONNECTING WITH THE PARTNERSHIP
If you have not, please join our Facebook group and share what’s happening in your programs or ask questions and get input from others working with military-connected youth.
We hope you visit the 4-H Military Partnership website often to learn what’s new. Of course, feel free to reach out to Laura Goss, Georgia 4-H Military Liaison, with ideas and questions anytime.
Finally, many thanks to the NCSU 4-H Military Partnership Team who creates many of the professional learning opportunities.