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For more than a century, 4-H has been a leader in high-quality youth development. 4-H provides hands-on educational and leadership programs for nearly 30,000 youth in Maine. 4-H emphasizes the importance of building the life skills needed to be successful adults.<\/p>\n
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H camps are for everyone! All sites offer off-site adventure trips, year-round school programs, custom programs, and programs for adults.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An Overview and Photo Gallery: 2022 Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Learn all about 4-H’s virtual event offerings; which virtual event registrations are open; how to become a volunteer presenter; and read the youth, parent and volunteer presenter testimonials from recent virtual event offerings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Find out what you can do in 4-H!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Who are the 4-H county contact people in your county? Is there a 4-H newsletter published locally? A Facebook group? What clubs operate in near you? Click the image above to find out more about your county’s 4-H.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Experiential learning opportunities for youth in Maine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Join Maine’s team of more than 2,000 4-H volunteers!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Maine 4-H is offering a variety of workshops and training opportunities for our 4-H volunteers at no cost! Some are virtual, some are in-person- choose one, choose a few- it\u2019s all up to you! These interactive sessions will give you a chance to learn something new and connect with other 4-H volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Please, support Maine 4-H.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n More upcoming events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"youth](\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2010\/11\/bp-camp.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n4-H Camps<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4-H Public Speaking<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMaine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYouth<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLearn More About 4-H in Your County!<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSTEM Toolkits for Teachers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nVolunteers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Trainings<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYour Gift Matters!<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nMaine 4-H Offers a Wide Variety of Programs and Projects in These Categories:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYouth Community Action (Citizenship and Leadership)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (including a wide variety of Animal Science Programs)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHealthy Lifestyles<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nEntrepreneurship<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4-H Camps<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nEarth Connections and Sustainable Living<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4-H News:<\/h3>\n
\nVideo: The 4-H Pledge, Motto, and Slogan (YouTube)<\/h3>\n