Utilizing 4-H in Afterschool Settings: Two Approaches for Integration

Authors

  • Rachel Rudd Utah State University
  • Naomi Brower Utah State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2013.110

Abstract

As our communities grow and change, afterschool programs represent an avenue to bring resources to populations which would otherwise not be available to them. Combining 4-H with the afterschool environment can be beneficial in supporting and raising the quality of afterschool programs being offered. This article explores the benefits and challenges of two approaches of implementing 4-H programming in afterschool settings: the 4-H managed program that is created and run solely by 4-H faculty and staff and the 4-H afterschool partnerships which are facilitated in partnership with existing afterschool programs. Regardless of the approach, combining 4-H with afterschool programs can strengthen well established programs and can enhance the quality of all afterschool programs.

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Published

2013-03-01

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Program & Practice Articles