4-H In-School Delivery Methods

4-H School Enrichment is designed to strengthen the students’ knowledge of school subject-matter areas, thus complimenting what the school is teaching. This programming takes place during school hours and rarely use the club meeting model. Enrichment usually happens in the following forms:

Special programs: Programs have a format developed by Extension, may be seasonal; require more planning and resources by the Extension Office

Enrichment: Agent or Extension volunteer visits classroom(s) and leads an activity(s) with students to introduce or compliment subject matter

Curriculum: Materials is provided by 4-H and possibly involves a teacher training, is used in the classroom by teachers, there may be a cost in some instances

Check-out: Kits or materials that can be borrowed from the Extension office by school teachers, 4-H club leaders or Extension Volunteers.

In-school 4-H clubs (9 through 18 years of age) meet during school hours, are school system approved, and have elected youth officers.

After-school 4-H clubs (9 through 18 years of age) meet after school hours, usually right after the school day in a school or public building; use 4-H materials; and may or may not have elected youth officers (depending on its organizational setup, short- or long-term club).

In- School Programs, Enrichment and Curriculum

This is not an exhaustive list; other topics and programs can be offered to meet the needs of the students.

Click here to see KWKQ 4-H in-school programming (LINK UNDER CONSTUCTION)

Virginia 4-H Resources for School Enrichment website.

This site is a library of research-based, experiential learning resources accumulated by Virginia 4-H Extension Agents. These resources include lesson plans, activity sheets, and videos - organized by SOL and CTE task numbers. These resources are free, but in order to justify the effort spent in compiling these resources we ask you to complete this brief survey.

After completing the survey, you will receive a link to access the site. You are welcome to use the resources on the site for your own programming or you are welcome to share this with your teachers and volunteers.