Children & Youth

Programming

Michigan 4-H Alumni College Access Project

Published April 15, 2020

Impacts

Children Youth Impacts: Michigan 4-H Youth Development Fast Facts

Published on October 1, 2025
Michigan young people participate in 4-H through various activities, clubs, groups, programs and events. 4-H’ers explore their passions and interests while growing confidence, leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.
Children & Youth Impacts: Building Healthy Habits for A Healthier Generation

Published on August 9, 2024
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension 4-H Youth Development is teaching youth about food, nutrition, physical activity and personal safety.
Building Science Literacy & Future STEM Professionals

Published on August 6, 2024
To help create a future workforce excited about STEM careers and armed with important STEM skills, MSU Extension has made science education a key focus of its 4-H Youth Development programming.
Helping Create A Solid Foundation For Children

Published on August 6, 2024
MSU Extension’s early childhood development programs support families with young children by helping parents and caregivers increase early childhood science, math and pre-literacy skills, and enhance children’s social and emotional development.
Preparing Youth for Future Careers

Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan State University Extension offers 4-H Youth Development programs that assist youth in preparing for and finding gainful employment and educational opportunities.
Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

Published on July 30, 2024
Thousands of Michigan youth build a commitment to civic service, cultivate the capacity to lead in a multicultural world and develop skills to positively contribute to their communities, country and world.
Michigan 4-H Leadership & Civic Engagement Impacts

Published on September 24, 2019
Percentages of youth impacts during 4-H youth experiences.

Children & Youth Programming Reports

Children & Youth Programming: Supporting Child and Family Development

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Children & Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Children & Youth Programming: Building Capacity for Youth Development Programs

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Children & Youth Programming: Preparing Children & Youth for the Future

Published on April 24, 2017
MSU Extension's goal is that every Michigan child is prepared for a healthy and productive life. Children and youth programming is in five areas: capacity building for youth programs, workforce development, enhancing science literacy, and leadership.
Children & Youth Programming: Equipping Young People for Success Through Science Literacy

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Children & Youth Programming: Equipping Young People for Success Through Career Exploration

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.