I recently returned from Washington D.C. where I joined 4 fellow Connecticut 4-Hers to attend the first ever Citizen Washington Focus Presidential Inauguration. It was held in conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration. We were there with 500 4-Hers from all across the country who all shared the same interest in democracy and politics. We stayed […]
Connecticut 4-H
A Fair To Remember
Does the winter weather have you missing 4-H Fair season? Relive the 2014 Middlesex-New Haven County 4-H Fair with this video created by Connecticut 4-H volunteer Marianne Beckman and Cheshire Public Access.
4-H Mentor Memos
Fairfield and New Haven County 4-H Mentor Memos – A newsletter of helpful information for adults who mentor children 40 Developmental Assets researched by the Search Institute. Developmental Assetsare positive factors within young people, families, communities, schools, and other settings that research has found to be important in promoting the healthy development of young people. […]
Hartford Urban 4-H Program
The Boys and Girls Urban 4-H club of Hartford came to UConn for Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton’s visit.
Stop Motion Animation
Connecticut 4-H members created stop motion animation at the Middlesex County 4-H Skill-A-Thon a few weeks ago. Watch all of their videos here:
4-H FANs IM Success Stories
Connecticut Fitness and Nutrition Clubs In Motion (CT FANs IM), is a 4-H Afterschool program designed to reduce obesity rates in children ages 9 to 14, through sustainable interventions surrounding food and fitness. The program is a collaboration between the UConn Extension, and the Department of Kinesiology. CT FANs IM, was modeled after the original 4-H […]
Congratulations Dr. Bull!
UConn Extension is proud to congratulate Dr. Nancy Bull on her recent induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Dr. Bull has been an integral part of UConn Extension and Connecticut 4-H for many years.