{"id":21577,"date":"2021-09-24T11:32:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T15:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?page_id=21577"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:58:03","slug":"outcomes-and-impacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/outcomes-and-impacts\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Summer Learning Series: Outcomes and Impacts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 4-H Summer Learning Series has been a successful way to connect kids across the state and bring experiential learning right into their homes since the program was first launched in 2020.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#basic-summary\">2025 Basic Summary<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#participants\">In 2025: Participants Came from Communities in Maine and Beyond<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"page-title\"><a id=\"basic-summary\"><\/a>2025 Basic Summary<\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 4-H Summer Learning Series offered youth a fun and enriching experience with diverse workshops led by passionate presenters. From STEM and arts to leadership and environmental stewardship, participants explored new interests through hands-on activities and collaboration. This series continues to inspire curiosity, build life skills, and connect young people from across communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29871\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic titled \u201c2025 Basic Summary: UMaine 4-H Summer Learning Series.\u201d It highlights that there were 93 youth participants across 20 different workshops. Key statistics include: 88% of youth who were surveyed reported feeling a sense of belonging, and 80% reported having the opportunity to explore their spark during a summer workshop.\" width=\"792\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS.jpg 792w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-768x1012.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-105x138.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-317x418.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-423x558.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Summer-Learning-Series-Infographic-MS-634x836.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,792px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"participants\"><\/a>In 2025: Participants Came from Communities in Maine and Beyond<\/h3>\n<p>In 2025, the UMaine 4-H Summer Learning Series welcomed youth from across Maine and beyond. Participants represented 66 towns throughout the state, as well as three additional states, highlighting the program\u2019s growing reach and appeal. This map showcases where participants called home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic titled \u201cIn 2025: Participants Came from Communities in Maine and Beyond.\u201d A map shows participant locations across Maine and the United States. Participants joined from 66 towns in Maine and 3 additional states.\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA.jpg 612w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA-105x136.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA-317x410.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/2025-Participants-from-Maine-and-Beyond-MA-423x547.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,612px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 4-H Summer Learning Series has been a successful way to connect kids across the state and bring experiential learning right into their homes since the program was first launched in 2020. 2025 Basic Summary In 2025: Participants Came from Communities in Maine and Beyond 2025 Basic Summary The 2025 4-H Summer Learning Series offered [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":95,"featured_media":0,"parent":20444,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-withsidebar.php","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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