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Character Education & Service Learning
CHARACTER COUNTS!SM
North Dakota 4-H supports the
CHARACTER COUNTS!SM six pillars of
character.
TRUSTWORTHINESS - includes honesty, promise
keeping, and loyalty
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plans and completes goals
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adheres to enrollment and entry deadlines
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develops project exhibits that show originality and
creativity
RESPECT - includes courtesy and proper
treatment of people and
things
RESPONSIBILITY - includes the pursuit of
excellence, accountability, and perseverance
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enrollment and entry deadlines observed
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willingly plans and makes exhibits for project
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cleans up when done
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works at fairgrounds to prepare and clean up for
fair
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voluntarily participates in varied 4-H activities
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works independently with leader/parent guidance
FAIRNESS - involves consistently applying
rules and standards appropriately for different age groups and ability
levels
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accepts winning and losing with grace
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follows rules and regulations for showing
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recognizes each project has different rules and
standards
CARING -
promoting the well being of people
and things in a person's world. It denotes
actions, and not just feelings
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willing assists wherever needed
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exhibits projects which are well-planned and
constructed
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shares knowledge with others
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demonstrates positive behavior toward others
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demonstrates kindness and concern for others
CITIZENSHIP -
includes making the home
community and county a better place to live for themselves and others
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shows leadership with younger 4-Hers
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models good sportsmanship
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works at fair and other 4-H activities
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is involved in community activities
Adapted from "What is the
Real Purpose of 4-H Non-Livestock Projects"
by Carol Parmenter, University Outreach and Extension 4-H
Youth
Specialist,
University of Missouri
Character Counts Resource Materials for Volunteers and
Staff
Character Education Workshop Fee Schedule
COMMUNICATION ARTS
Learn and improve your communication skills!
Participate in your county communication arts contest by
giving a presentation in one of the eight categories.
The Communication Arts program is open to all youth age
groups, with preteen (youth 8-12 years old) and teen (age 13-18) divisions.
Ages are as of September 1, the start of the current 4-H year.
This is a skill you'll use for your lifetime! For full
information, click
HERE!
CLOVERBUDS
Cloverbuds
is a special program in North Dakota
4-H. This program is designed for the needs of kindergarten through second
graders, or youth 5 to 7 years old. You enroll ONLY in the Cloverbud
program. Cloverbud experiences are designed as series of short term,
structured activities that help youth gain self-understanding, practice
social interaction skills, and develop positive attitudes. It is important
for those working with this program to realize that the Cloverbud program
focuses on age-appropriate skills, abilities, and involvement. Cloverbuds
do not engage in competitions, because it is not developmentally
appropriate for this age group. Youth may participate in competitive
events when they are eight years old by September 1, or are in third grade.
Guidelines for the Cloverbud program are somewhat
different from those of the organized club program. Youth enroll in the
Cloverbud program on the member's enrollment form. The volunteer leader
orders any materials designed for this age that will be sued in the
program.
Special 4-H
Projects
The 4-H program has a long
history of involving youth in "learning by doing" activities
designed to encourage active participation, learning, sharing, and growth. Members may
participate in projects where they are asked to accomplish a task, make
something, raise and/or train an animal, or learn and share a new skill.
4-H activities also include
camp experiences, special events, contests and judging events including
the North Dakota State Fair . . . even opportunities for travel to other
countries!
LEARN ABOUTS
This project is for a beginner
in grades 3 -5. It is designed to give youth a broad exposure to a variety
of interests and 4-H projects. The series consists of 44 lessons. Volunteer
leaders, in cooperation with youth and parents, select eight to ten lessons
to use for the club study portion of the meeting. Volunteers order the
materials and youth will receive copies on the topic for each activity
during the year.
Click here for a list of
Learnabout Publications and Individual Lessons.
PATHWAYS TO ADVENTURE
The 4-H Pathways to Adventure
program is designed as a group study for youth in grades 6-7. This unit
consists of lessons on a variety of topics. Leaders, in cooperation
with youth and parents, choose eight to ten lessons to use for the club
study portion of their meetings.
Click here for a list of
Pathways to Adventure Publications and Individual Lessons.
DO YOUR OWN THING
This project is designed for youth in grades
8-12 to explore a topic of their own design. Usually the project
selected is one that is not included in existing project material in the
North Dakota 4-H program, or is one in which you need to challenge yourself
to specialize or create more depth in learning in a project area.
The Do Your Own Thing
project allows you to determine your areas of interest and plan the
activities you wish to conduct over the course of the project year.
Completing this project demonstrates that you are responsible for
selecting a topic, determining goals, obtaining resources, and
designing a method to evaluate the accomplishment of your goals. All
individualized learning plans need to be approved by a parent or other
adult 4-H leader. The success of the project depends on your initiative.
This project provides an opportunity - not a "catch all." You complete a
project plan for each project you undertake. Exhibit areas may be limited.
4-H Camps
WESTERN 4-H CAMP
North Dakota's Western 4-H Camp is
located near the Lewis and Clark Trail along the
picturesque Missouri River near Washburn, ND. Several
4-H camps are held there each summer.
The Western 4-H Camps has a mature and
experienced staff. Staff members are trained in areas
such as nature, crafts, recreation, first aid, human
development and working with youth. Extension staff
form the NDSU Extension Service, counselors and
volunteer adults help supervise campers and coordinate
activities. The Western 4-H Camp staff looks forward
to serving you and helping your child have fun-filled
summer. Membership in 4-H is not required to attend
any of the programs offered through Western 4-H Camp.
Those interested in more information should contact
their local county NDSU Extension Service office or check out the
Western
4-H Camp Website.
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