Program Showcase
Wednesday, May 20, 4-6 pm
School Age | Teen | Parent-Family | Community
Early Childhood Program Showcases
Teach Children, Reach Parents
Jane Kostenko, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program
Parents and pre-K students participated in monthly nutrition education classes. Lessons were taught separately to the adults, who then joined the students in the classroom for a hands-on nutrition activity, supplemented with a related group activity. Materials, including recipes that the students had taste-tested, were sent home. Students’ nutrition choices largely improved, as demonstrated through qualitative data submitted by parents.
Wilson County Parents As Teachers
Shelly Barnes, Marietta Sanford, and Matt Devereaux, University of Tennessee Extension; Julie Harrison, Wilson County Schools, Tennessee
Wilson County Parents as Teachers is an educational program designed to provide information, fun activities, support, and encouragement to parents of children, pre-natal to five years old. Through parent group meetings and personal visits focusing on children, parents or caregivers learn that all children are born to learn. This program helps parents and caregivers become their child’s first and most influential teacher!
Evaluating the Impact on Nutrition Programs for Young Children
Cindi Penor Ceglian, South Dakota State University
See the evaluation tool developed by the evaluators to access perceptions of healthy foods and drink of young children (ages 4-6) enrolled in South Dakota’s Staying Fit Family Style program. Measuring children’s perceptions required a developmentally appropriate approach in which children made choices using food models at various stations throughout the room.
School Age Program Showcases
Tools of the Trade – Afterschool Staff Training Curricula
Jackie Reilly and Eric Killian, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension; Sharon Junge and Sue Manglallan, University of California Cooperative Extension
Tools of the Trade is a train-the-trainer, staff-development curriculum that uses hands-on training techniques. Tools of the Trade I highlights program management, ages and stages, guidance and discipline, positive youth development and program standards. Tools of the Trade II highlights cutting edge activities to help afterschool staff incorporate science, engineering and technology (SET) in their programs.
Bird Brains – Birding for Youth
Kevin P. Allen and Cathy S. Allen, Oklahoma State University
"Bird Brains" encourages youth from diverse settings to connect with their natural environment while exploring bird watching as a life-long leisure pursuit. Oklahoma Extension developed three experiential birding modules designed to extend learning to both family and communities. Through collaborations with local Audubon chapters, youth are paired with experienced birders/mentors to provide them with introductory birding skills.
“Above All” Honor, Core, Values: Making the Best Better with Harrison County 4-H Military Partnership
Sheran R. Watkins, Mississippi State University
Learn about successes of integrating 4-H programs into the Air Force and Navy communities. Military youth engage in positive youth development through many 4-H delivery methods utilizing military partnership curriculums and 4-H project manuals as resources. Harrison County 4-H works in partnership with Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS and the Navy Construction Battalion in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Grains All the Way!
Lacie Ashby, University of Maryland Extension
Create collaborations and long term relationships with school officials and teachers in public and private schools. The school-based educational program targeted at-risk youth and focused on integrating nutrition education into other areas including whole grains production, manufacturing, processing, and utilization. Through various materials and handouts for use outside of the classroom, the program also educated families at home.
Strategies to encourage Locally Grown Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Young Children and Their Parents
Cindy S. Oliveri, Monadine Mattey, and Sheila Maggard, Ohio State University Extension
A series of 13 fact sheets focuses on locally grown fruits and vegetables and are sent home with children grades K -3 each month during the school year. Each fact sheet shares information on a particular food, nutrition notes, tips for storage and preparation and family activities. Copies of the curriculum will be available for purchase.
Exploring Cultures Through the Clothes They Wear
Patreese Ingram and Jan Scholl, Penn State University
Try on the clothing and learn the cross-cultural activities of a 4-H curriculum developed last year to help youth learn about culture through clothing. As a result, at-risk youth from diverse cultures develop a stronger sense of self esteem and increased pride in their heritage. Other youth develop acceptance of people who look and dress differently than they do.
Developing a Sensory Garden for Special Education Children
Amy Rhodes, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Wicomico County 4-H
4-H Educator Amy Rhodes and master gardeners, the school and the community are coming together to give the special needs children attending Pinehurst Elementary school a new environment for their outdoor courtyard. Ideas include a means of horticultural therapy through a sensory garden offering visual, tactile, olfactory, hearing and even tasting opportunities.
Delivering 4-H SET Programming to At-Risk Youth through Collaborating with At-Risk & Afterschool Program Providers
Phillipa Myers and Chad Ripberger, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
Explore this interactive exhibit showcasing the multi-site 4-H SET program developed by 4-H professionals from Rutgers Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with at-risk and afterschool program providers using the EDC's Design It! and Explore It! curricula.
Sharing the Stories of Military Kids One Club at a Time: Operation Military Kids Club Kits
Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Operation: Military Kids Club Kits are traveling tool boxes used to create awareness of and build support for youth impacted by military deployment. This program showcase will illustrate the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating OMK Club Kits. Learn about the challenges and successes of the project.
Youth and Deployment Programs
Tatyana Ray, Teresa Hopkins and Letitia Lesene, Fort Hood Child Youth and School Services
Fort Hood’s Youth and School Age Services (YSAS) participation in Speak Out Military Kids and Operation Bugout are a part of this showcase.
Introducing Children to Nutrition Education Using a Cross-Cultural Approach
Celina G. Wille, Michigan State University
Two Children's Nutrition Education books were written, printed and pilot-tested to disseminate a nutrition education message to culturally and linguistically diverse children and families. The books feature My pyramid characters who explain the five food groups to young readers and to preschoolers and their parents. The books include simple, low cost, kid-tested recipes. The publications were parent-evaluated and later edited for printing and distribution through MSU Extension’s Michigan Nutrition Network.
Positive Exposure: Youth Educational Support (YES)
Wanda Burke and Angela Myles, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Learn how a successful after school program can be achieve by collaborative effort of local organization and community support. Take home evaluations tools and see students interact and engage in enrichment activities. This will be valuable to extension agents as they seek ways to establish and sustain programs in non-traditional communities.
“True Hero Day” at Operation: Military Kids Residential Camp
Cliff Lewis, University of Florida / Operation: Military Kids ; Lou Dougherty, Florida National Guard; Jennifer Matthews, JFSAP - Child & Youth, Military Family Life
Collaborators 4-H, OMK, JFSAP and the Florida National Guard coordinated a week-long residential camp for all branches of service. A “True Hero Day” was an afternoon focused around the parent's service in the military and how 'they' (military kids) are heroes too. Rotating sessions included drill, land navigation, a Blackhawk helicopter tour, Avenger HUMVEE demonstration, MRE tastings and a youth and soldier panel discussion, which made for a memorable day in the lives of these “true heroes”.
Maryland 4-H Military Partnerships
Matthew Mundy, Cynthia Warner and Megan Baker University of Maryland 4-H
Learn about the success of this partnership and how it relates to the Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development.
4-H and Military Partnerships
Marlene Glasscock and Michelle Perez, Kansas State University/4-H & Military Partnerships
The 4-H partnerships with Army, Air Force, and Navy provide programs and services to military connected youth, whether they live on installations or off. See how 4-H enhances the lives of military youth through 4-H Clubs, summer camps, technology labs and Operation: Military Kids activities.
Get A Life! Promoting Life Skills to Middle School
Kenneth Jones, Kerri Ashurst, Janet Kurzynske, Karen Harmon and Cindy Jolly, University of Kentucky
Middle school-aged youth in two eastern Kentucky counties are utilizing the leadership skills developed while serving as participants in the state CYFAR initiative. By incorporating a community collaborations approach, youth leaders are working to help empower these communities through civic engagement, leadership, community service, and education of peers and younger youth.
Positive Impact for Military Children Overseas
Sheri R. Thomas, U.S. Air Force
Slide show presentation and hand-outs documenting Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, Youth Programs provide children, youth, and teens growing up overseas, support through hands-on activities, positive relationships, and focusing on character and leadership building, preparing children to make a positive difference in their future.
4-H Camp on a Shoestring
Becky Reynolds, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension
4-H'ers in southwest Arkansas have been going to 4-H camp on a shoestring budget for well over 50 years. The $35 camp fee includes two nights’ lodging, five meals, two snacks and materials for all programs. Agents plan and conduct programs, supervise meal preparation, and oversee camp counselors (leaders and older 4-H'ers). We’ll tell how we do it.
Reel to Real: Using Videos to Teach
Juanita Johnson and Ophelia Allen, Louisiana State University
Let's go the Movies! Teaching with videos, encourages youth to use their higher level thinking skills. Program presenters relate lessons to the "real" world and supplement curricula inexpensively by showing video clips. Come and learn about free online streaming video clips that enhance understanding of youth topics.
EnviroQuest: CITYgreen – Connecting Kids to Trees, Technology and their Community
Kim Zaletta and Katherine Forrer, University of Vermont Extension
This poster focuses on EnviroQuest: CITYgreen, an in-school enrichment program that uses software from American Forests and ESRI to assist students in mapping trees on their school campus. With data in hand, students determine the impact that these trees have on air quality, storm water runoff, carbon storage and avoidance.
OMK, Ready, Set, Go Stand Alone Program
L. Ann Domsch, Kansas State University
See how professionals and community leaders can enhance the lives of military youth. The showcase will feature a packet of materials to use with civic clubs and community events.
Geographical Importance of Positioning CYFAR Program on Islands to Serve the Virgin Islands Community
Lois V. Sanders, Jillean Webster, Jacqueline Blyden and Helen Dookhan, University of the Virgin Islands/Cooperative Extension Services
The Virgin Islands "Helping Families Help Themselves" CYFAR Program is geographically isolated, which requires strategic planning to meet the varied needs of the residents of the two housing developments. Program focus continues on agriculture, computer technology, nutrition, cultural arts, workforce preparation, entrepreneurship, money management and healthy lifestyles; along with after school tutoring which focuses on mathematics, reading, language arts and science.
Techniques for Encouraging Positive Development and Cooperation in 4-H Afterschool Programs.
Rose Marie Stee, Mariah Weber, and Rebecca Hubsch, South Dakota State University
Practical and research-based information helpful when conducting afterschool programs, with techniques highlighting the physical activity component and the ability for young children to get up and get active for 15 minutes before they concentrate on learning. Bring your business card to have a handout sent to you.
Calvert County 4-H: Enhance Your Health Inside and Out
Elaine Long Bailey, University of Maryland
Healthy Lifestyles covers a variety of aspects, from the foods that we eat to our daily exercise regimen. But we also recognize enhancing our health via protecting our environment, especially the Chesapeake Bay. Activities of this program range from National School Lunch Week to Fat Tuesday celebrations and Patuxent River Appreciation Days.
Goods from the Woods
Beth Bubacz Nichols, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
A program called Goods from the Woods enriches kindergarten students’ learning as they review the parts of a tree, discover products derived from trees, which parts of the tree produce them and develop an appreciation for how trees affect our lives daily. Learn how trees can be planted and re-grown in an endless cycle so that we can enjoy the many benefits they provide—clean air, clean water, recreation, wildlife habitat and products—now and in the future.
Baltimore City 4-H Youth Expo
Manami Brown and Tanisha English, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension-Baltimore City; Deborah Simon, Baltimore City 4-H Adult Volunteer; Andrea Simon, Mariah Brown, and Justin Brown, Baltimore City 4-H Youth Volunteer
Exhibits from the 2009 4-H Youth Expo, a citywide event that showcases the skills and talents of youth from public and after school settings. This annual event promotes positive expression, encourages the spirit of competition and increases opportunities for involvement in statewide activities.
Virginia: Operation Military Kids
Louetta Jones and Clyde F. Jackson, Virginia Cooperative Extension
See an overview of Virginia: Operation Military Kids, a collaborative program that supports children and youth of families impacted by deployment. It highlights collaborations with military and community partners and 4-H.Get Up and Move
Shervelle Washington, Barbara Williams and Carolyn Perkins-Frank, Prairie View A&M University
Sedentary lifestyles are a serious health problem with serious potential health consequences. Get Up and Move is an interactive learning activity designed to encourage individuals and groups to engage in physical activity as a way of preventing or controlling diabetes. It presents the health benefits of regular physical activity; defines strategies for initiating and integrating physical activity into daily life and demonstrates methods of exercising for persons with limited mobility. Research shows that exercise can help you relax, feel less tense, sleep better and feel more energetic.
What is New With National 4-H Curriculum?
Nancy D. Schaff and Tara D. Maloney, National 4-H Council; Kathleen Jamison, Virginia Tech
State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for the development of National 4-H Curriculum. National 4-H Curricula focus on 4-H's three primary mission areas: Science, Engineering and Technology; Healthy Living; and Citizenship.
Teen Program Showcases
Engaging Teens as Teachers to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Habits in Urban Communities
Chad Ripberger, Annette Devitt, and Sharon Gore, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Using the activity-based Get Moving--Get Healthy (GMGH) curriculum developed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, teenagers from Trenton, New Jersey are extensively trained each year as Food and Fitness Ambassadors at a two-day overnight retreat. They deliver six GMGH events for over 300 children in collaborating after-school and summer day camp programs.
Nutritional Guidance Program for Pregnant Teens
Leticia Rolland-Hardy and Carolyn Perkins-Frank, Prairie View A&M University
This curriculum consists of a series of eight lessons designed to educate pregnant teens and young mothers about nutrition, health, and how to care for themselves and their babies before and after delivery. It has been successfully implemented in several Texas counties. Pre- and post- evaluations showed increases in the participants' knowledge of prenatal care, parenting skills, child passenger safety, and emphasized the importance of self-care after delivery.
Intel 4-H Tech Wizards: 4-H Program of Distinction, Annie E. Casey and Jim Duncan Award Winning Program
Lisa Conroy and Octaviano Merecias, Oregon State University 4-H Youth Development
A replicable model for success! See examples of program elements and get a CD of elements needed for replication including: concept, curriculum, grants, schedules, model, and evaluation instruments. Exhibit visitors will also be invited to participate in online Web 2.0 collaboration for sharing best practices, Q and A.
Community Improvement Through Youth (CITY) Project
Jackie Davis-Manigaulte and Sara Flowers, Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC; Kay Telfer and Vicki Giarratano, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Broome County; June P. Mead, Cornell University
CITY engages teens in designing and implementing community improvement projects that strengthen life skills and benefit the local community. Teens are recruited through community-based partner organizations that serve low income, at-risk audiences. Learn about this nationally recognized and award winning project model, including samples of effective program strategies and outcomes.
Are You Smarter Than an E5?
Marilyn Prause and Cheryl Palumbo, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University
Join Texas Operation Military Kids' version of a popular game show in testing your knowledge of military culture and customs, military acronyms, support services, military time and other categories as you strive to rise through the ranks!
AFR/ANG Teen Summit- Maximizing the 4-H/Air Force Partnership
Brandi Mullins, University of Georgia/4-H/Air Force Reserve Command; Stacey Young, Air Force Reserve Command; Casey Mull, University of Georgia
Air Force Reserve Command and Georgia 4-H partnered to hold the first ever Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Annual Teen Leadership Summit. Teens from across the country participated in a five-day camp focused on leadership, self confidence, developing an awareness of programs and services available to AF dependents and building a sense of belonging to the Air Force community.
Practical Tools and Resources for Work-based Learning Programs
Kimberly Catchpole, Ohio State University Extension; Nate Arnett and Ashley Krogel, Ohio State University
Competing in the workforce of a global economy is a challenge all youth must prepare to face. At-risk populations are no exception. Learn from OSU Extension staff about a successful work-based learning program that was named a 4-H Program of Distinction and take home a practical resource that can be applied to a variety of work-based learning programs.
Developing Teens as Leaders in a Food and Fitness Afterschool Program for At-Risk Youth in Connecticut
Sherry Gray, Linda Horn and Lashawn Christie, University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension
Learn the components of teen recruitment and training for at-risk youth in afterschool programs in Hartford, Connecticut. Teens participated in 10 hours of leadership development, teaching instruction and lessons in food and fitness curriculum. Teens were recruited from the same demographic background as youth served. Laptop computers and WII were integrated for technology.
Service Learning the Georgia 4-H Way
Mandy B. Marable, Lauren Ledbetter and Jeff Buckley, University of Georgia
Georgia 4-H's mission, to provide youth with learning experiences that develop life skills and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing citizens has allowed us to be recognized as a leader in our state in citizenship development. This reputation has afforded us a unique opportunity to work closely with the Georgia Learn and Serve movement.
Pacific Island Communities: Building (STEPs) Sustainable Teen Entrepreneurial Programs
Elizabeth Guerrero, University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service; Salaia Salave'a, American Samoa; Jalavenda Oshima, Palau
Kenye Killin, Kosrae; Mary Lenja, Republic of the Marshall Islands
See the entrepreneurial activities and events that have taken place with youth participants across these south Pacific islands and the development of the Guam CYFAR Project in the local community.
Moola Venture Money Camp for Teens
Elizabeth Shephard, University of Florida-IFAS, Brevard County Extension
Laura Royer, University of Florida-IFAS, Osceola County
Youth spend an average of $159 billion per year. With their limited understanding of finances, they are at risk for making costly mistakes. A five-day money camp used a variety of instructional strategies , such as real-life simulations that appeal to youth, and strong local community support.
Developing STRONG Military Youth into Tomorrow's Leaders
Craig Herren and Nancy Herren, Texas Military Forces
“Strength” to face the challenges of ongoing deployments
“Taking” time to make the right decisions
“Resisting” peer pressure
“Open” communication
“Not” taking the easy way out
“Getting” help
Via a digital picture frame, Texas youth share the experiences that result from having a family member in the armed forces, as well as the tools they have acquired that help them become STRONG individuals.
4-H.org
Eric Boucher, Jessica Falkenthal, Bob Ranson, Kilamba Augusto and Kevin Karg, National 4-H Council
4-H.org provides information, interaction and instruction to expand program reach, engage more youth and strengthen Extension programs. This innovative online platform provides an integrated network and delivery system for quality, nonformal, educational content and activities to youth and adults.
Get Real--Here's the Deal
Robbie McKinnon, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
See a hands-on experiential simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their future in a financial decision-making mode. Youth are encouraged to make wise financial lifestyle choices similar to those that adults face each month. As youth move from station to station they make decisions based on their family size and income.
Welcome to Auto Town!
Leanne Manning, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Do you know teenagers who can’t wait to buy their first car? If so, direct them to UNL Extension’s Welcome To Auto Town web site. It teaches teens about the process of buying a vehicle and the costs involved. Teens may not be aware of the maintenance, insurance and other costs.
Teaching Adults to Use 4-H Photography Materials Via E-Learning and ElluminateLive!
Georgene Bender, University of Florida IFAS / Extension; Cliff Lewis, University of Florida / Operation Military Kids
Photography is a life skill. Volunteers who can learn and teach online can save on time and travel. Using university e-learning systems and Internet conferencing, 4-H and its partners can increase the number of leaders and improve the quality of the program for youth. The program provides an opportunity for volunteers to connect with photographers and share their photos using the 4-H photography curriculum.
Parent/Family Program Showcases
Parenting Skills Workshop Series © “To Go”: Effective, Inexpensive, and Easy to Replicate
Anna Steinkraus and Nancy Potter, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
This curriculum was created for parents who need immediate, practical parenting skills. Learn the five foundational skills of PSWS, practiced and reinforced through skill-streaming. Evaluation studies document program impacts for all parents and the facilitators’ manual guides community educators in replicating this strength-based, inexpensive program.
University of Florida Extension-WIC Partnership Targets Client Needs in Escambia County
Angela Hinkle, Dorothy Lee, and Pamela Allen, University of Florida
Learn about a program that educates WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) clients on how to best use their WIC-issued foods in meal planning and food preparation. It was created through the partnership between WIC, UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension and an advisory committee.
Handle with Care: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Jo Anne Kock and Vicki Agao, University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension; Olga Soto, Lucy Gaona, and Lisa Houser, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
View a curriculum designed for in-service training for parents, childcare providers or anyone who has interaction with a young child. The goals of the program are to increase participant knowledge and awareness of the definition and common symptoms of SBS, the connection between a crying baby and SBS, and how to help a crying baby and the prevention of SBS. The curriculum contains workshop directions, research on SBS, a script, PowerPoint and evaluation tools.
eXtension: Collaborating to Reach New Children, Youth, and Families Audiences
Terry Meisenbach and Craig Wood,eXtension; Aaron Ebata, University of Illinois/Just in Time Parenting; Pat Tanner Nelson, University of Delaware/Just in Time Parenting; Judy H. Branch, University of Vermont/Financial Security for All
eXtension continues to grow and reach new audiences, especially youth and families, on topics such as personal finance, parenting, caregiving and nutrition. Learn more about eXtension, sign up for an eXtension ID, and meet leaders who are making eXtension their preferred delivery method to reach these audiences. See how eXtension can transform how you help Americans face major issues.
Putting the Essential Elements into Practice
Lori Purcell, University of Georgia; Claudia Mincemoyer, Penn State University; Elanie Johannes, Kansas State University
Kenneth Jones, University of Kentucky; Niki Nestor McNeely, Ohio State University
See the new 4-H Essential Elements curriculum, created by the 4-H National Learning Priorities for use with extension staff and volunteers in youth development programs.
Wonderful Wired World: Making the Most of Communication Options
Leeann Boyce and Donielle Axline, University of Maryland
Designed as a five-part series, "Wonderful Wired World" brings professionals and parents to a level of comfort and confidence in using the technology that is second nature to teens but may seem daunting to an adult. This showcase serves as an overview of all five programs which can be used together or independently.
Creating Successful Urban Programs for Relative Caregivers and Children
Jaime Brown, University of the District of Columbia Cooperative Extension Service; Brook Keplinger, Howard University; Chez Byer, University of the District of Columbia
Get some ideas on how to target urban grandparents and other relatives that are raising a loved one’s child. The exhibit will include ideas, crafts, trips, and incentives used to attract group participants in Washington, DC.
Financial Smart Start for Newlyweds
Lameria Colclough, Laura Connerly, and James Marshall, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Learn about an educational series designed to help couples gain financial management skills. Couples learn compassionate communication and how to increase financial security. The series features activities to help couples practice communication, set SMART goals and design a budget, among other financial management tools.
Community Program Showcases
Reaching the Food Insecure Through Food Bank Educational Displays
Mary Concannon, Patricia Moore and Chrissa Carlson, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension; Mary Ellen Voorhees, Maryland Food Bank
The Maryland Food Bank coordinates the procurement and distribution of food donations to organizations that feed hungry communities. Each month, about 500 agencies pick up food for distribution to more than 15,000 needy families. University of Maryland Extension displays nutrition and food safety education materials at the food distribution points to assist organizations with educating their clientele.
Washington State Military Kids and Families Summit: How To Host A Successful and Effective Statewide Awareness Event
Kevin Wright and Darleen Munson, Washington State University; Mona Johnson, Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
This statewide event brings together mental-health professionals, educators, social workers, youth development professionals, families and others to talk about the needs of military families before, during and after deployment. Through keynote presentations, workshops and youth panel presentations, participants learn firsthand the issues faced by military families and the many ways their organizations can help meet their needs. An emphasis on networking enables attendees to better understand the work of other organizations to strengthen resource and referral connections and reduce programming redundancy.
The University of Maryland Salad Table: A New Gardening Tool for At-Risk Audiences
Jon Traunfeld, Chrissa Carlson, Stephanie Grutzmacher and Liat Mackey, University of Maryland; Mark Trexler, Kennedy Kreiger High School
The Salad Table is an elevated, shallow frame for growing salad greens. A team of Extension faculty and community collaborators built, used and evaluated salad tables at 18 sites in 2008. Outcomes measured included attitudes towards gardening and vegetables and vegetable taste preferences. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with this simple gardening tool.
4-H Creating Community Networks
Laurie Szoke, Maria Navarrete-Olvera, and Barbara Heiderscheidt, Penn State University/Chester County Extension; Gary Coutu, West Chester University
4-H staff is uniquely qualified to address the mental health needs of migrant and immigrant populations, and other disenfranchised children and families who live in poverty in Chester County. 4-H staff is bi-lingual & bi-cultural; engage at-risk and isolated youth in new opportunities, function as role models and help link families to mainstream social, educational and health services.
Connecting Communities: Reaching Out to Latino Youth and Families
Beverly B. Hobbs, Oregon State University
Learn about the design and impact of a two-day statewide conference that focused on the need for staff in community-based organizations to increase their understanding of Latino culture and knowledge of successful outreach program strategies.
Project H.O.P.E.: Helping Others Prepare for Emergencies
Seth Marvil and Mary Ann Marvil, Washington County 4-H, University of Maryland
HOPE is an Alert, Evacuation Shelter Project which used the process of: engage, assess, plan, inform and implement. The Community Readiness Inventory was used to assess the status of the area and a plan was developed based upon the results of the inventory. The project deliverables are: an emergency plan for the Town of Sharpsburg, which includes maps for evacuation and maps including resources, hazards, hydrants, family homes, businesses, historic houses and potential shelters. CERT, Citizens Emergency Response Training was offered during the Washington County AG Expo.
Empowering a Rural Community to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Jennifer Bentlejewski, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
This effort used in-depth workshops, implemented by an interdisciplinary team of educators from Cooperative Extension, including Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program.
Arizona OMK Collaborative Partnerships with Veterans Service Organizations
Teresa Noon, University of Arizona; Moriah Merkel, American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters; Kim Sloan, Arizona Operation Homefront & VFW Ladies Auxiliary #10188; Barbara Matteson, Arizona American Legion Auxiliary
Arizona Operation: Military Kids showcases the exciting program opportunities for military youth and their families in Arizona, established through partnerships with the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary on the local, state and national levels.
Deployment: It's Not a Game!
Chris D. Gleason and Victoria Schmidt, Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Operation: Military Kids; Brooke Brinker, Danielle Morshead and Sarah Langer, Iowa Speak Out for Military Kids
A board game created by Speak Out for Military Kids generates awareness of the roller coaster of emotions and family life situations as game players roll the dice and move from mobilization to homecoming. Learn how your organization can utilize the game in your community.
Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services
Sarah Jones and Beverly Thomas Arah, Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services
This group’s mission is to support the readiness and well being of geographically dispersed families by reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and mission requirements. The showcase will provide insight into the life of military families, and the ways in which the Army Reserve is addressing issues specific to the children of its members.
Procession of the Species: Environmental Education Opportunity
Ann Sherrard and Joshua Gambetta, University of Maryland
Coordinating a "Procession of the Species" is a way to teach young people about protecting the environment. It is also a creative way to combine art, music and education. The event is an excellent opportunity to attract non-traditional collaborators and donors. View colorful and fun examples of youth-built procession entries.
Nutrition Nuggets: Train-the-Trainer Model
LaTasha Coleman and Terry Serio, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
The design of this curriculum allows educators with limited nutrition background to engage learners in nutrition education and food preparation. Maryland SNAP-Ed educators have used it with collaborators to educate a range of audiences from afterschool at-risk youth to adult in drug rehabilitation. The Nutrition Nuggets curriculum prepares collaborators for outstanding outcomes in their classroom.
Providing Cancer Prevention Education in Low-Income Communities
Sherri Cirignano, Steven Godin, , Sarah Price, James Stephenson, Donna Rue, Carol Jiorle, Maria Chervenak, and Flor Sanchez, Rutgers University, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Warren County Cancer Coalition
Providing cancer outreach to low-income populations can improve health literacy about nutrition, physical activity and weight management strategies in relation to cancer prevention. This poster presentation will describe the outcomes of a collaborative effort which resulted in the development of a community based cancer prevention program for a Hispanic community.
The National Future Scientists & Educators of Extension
H. Marissa Stone and Lindsay E. Marshall, University of Georgia
As the Cooperative Extension Service enters the next hundred years of service, it is imperative that a new generation of motivated, talented, and compassionate professionals begin the next century of service to continue the legacy of the land-grant mission. NFSEE provides young professionals with an opportunity to learn about Extension programming in their path to a lifelong career.
Navy Child and Youth Programs: Linking and Facilitating Partnerships
Rae Wilkinson. Navy 4-H Partnership; Marc Meeker, Navy Child and Youth Programs
Navy Child and Youth Programs provide developmental child care and youth recreational programs and services for more than 100,000 eligible children and youth ages 0-18 worldwide. Programs and services are designed and operated to meet the needs of the military mission and service members and their families. The Navy/4-H Youth Development Project (YDP) is a collaboration between National 4-H Headquarters and U.S. Navy Headquarters Child and Youth Programs (CYP), to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen both Navy Youth programs and local 4-H/Navy partnerships.
