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4-H Safety projects cover topics such as first aid, emergency preparedness and belonging. It is important for everyone to feel mentally, emotionally and physically safe while being active in 4-H.
Health & Safety Projects
Health & Safety Projects
The availability of projects varies by club and county. Please check with your club and county to see what is available and to let them know your interest in a project. If it's not already offered, there may be an adult volunteer willing to start a new project!
Project Sheets are a guide for Project Leaders to develop lessons with meaningful content. Families and youth may reference these as a guide for what can be covered in the project. Please click the links to see the Project Sheet — please note that we do not have Project Sheets for all projects yet.
First Aid
First Aid
Learn about life-saving methods such as CPR and first-aid. May include certification.
Emergency Preparation & Management
Emergency Preparation & Management
Learn about emergency preparation for individuals, families, and communities. Projects may make evacuation maps, emergency kits, and certify youth in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) process.
Safety
Safety
Learn to understand and practice the general concepts of personal safety, environmental safety, and public safety. May include self-defense as well as first-aid training.
School Wellness
School Wellness
Youth partner with adult leaders to promote health and wellness on their school campus.
Health
Health
This project concentrates on personal health and well-being. Learn how to stay healthy by understanding basic health concepts. Participate in community health education and learn about different health services and related public misconceptions.
Stress Management
Stress Management
In partnership with caring adults, explore ways to reduce and manage stress.
Stress Management project sheet (PDF)
Also see projects in Social & Emotional Health
Health & Safety in California 4-H
Health & Safety in California 4-H
teen Mental Health First Aid
teen Mental Health First Aid
Teens ages 14 to 18 can become certified in teen Mental Health First Aid. This national program helps create a healthy, supportive community. Learn more about Mental Health First Aid.
California Youth Preparedness Initiative: MyPI
California Youth Preparedness Initiative: MyPI
Beginning in 2023, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program will offer a four-time national award-winning youth preparedness, leadership and educational outreach program known as MyPI (My Preparedness Initiative) for teenagers across California.
MyPI California is a component of the National Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI National), a partnership of 37 states and 3 US territories, delivering an innovative, engaging, and comprehensive curriculum for teenagers. The goal is to enable a profound impact on emergency preparedness for households and communities in addition to youth leadership characteristics across the nation. Learn more at https://mypicalifornia.org/
Emergency preparedness program for youth takes root in California
Support from UC ANR Risk & Safety
Support from UC ANR Risk & Safety
At State Field Day, UC ANR Risk & Safety personnel teach
youth how to use a fire extinguisher and distribute starter kits for emergency preparedness.
Sensory Break Room
Sensory Break Room
At our larger state events, such as State Leadership Conference, we make a quiet place available for people who need to take a break. This helps youth with sensory issues as well as introverts who need a physical break from the large group. The room contains tents for additional privacy, as well as beanbags for individual seating.
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