University
of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development
Virtual
4-H Club
The
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension 4-H
Youth Development Program is providing youth, ages 14-18 (as of January
1), an opportunity to engage in the use of technology while increasing
their personal knowledge in a particular content area, by participating
in a Virtual 4-H Club.
Virtual
4-H Clubs are intended to take the traditional 4-H club environment
to a new level by gathering a group of youth who have an interest in
expanding their knowledge in a particular 4-H content area. Through
the use of technology, including Web seminars and course management
systems, club members and volunteer leaders from across Nebraska will
participate in club meetings from their home, community, or school.
Traditional club activities, such as pledges, roll call, youth leadership
opportunities, and recreational activities, will be present within the
Virtual 4-H Club setting; however, the appearance of these activities
will be presented in a unique way using the technology that is connecting
participants across the state. Each Virtual 4-H Club will have one particular
focus area; a University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension specialist
will present information on the topic and will work with youth to process
this information in a manner that is relevant to their interests and
experiences.
“Discovering
Food” is the focus area of the Virtual 4-H Club for 2008. Participants
in this particular Virtual 4-H Club will discover the scientific principles
of food preparation. Club members will explore numerous foods, including
biscuits, cake, yeast breads, French fries, ice cream, mayonnaise, and
others. Additional focus areas will be added next year to the Virtual
4-H Club offerings. Additional
information can be found on the 2008
Virtual 4-H Club, Discovering Food Fact Sheet.
Youth
who are interested in being a club member of the Virtual 4-H Club must
complete the online participation form; club members will be accepted
on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 15, 2008.
Volunteers who are potentially interested in assisting with the Virtual
4-H Club may indicate their interest in learning more about this role
by completing the online participation form by March 15, 2008;
all interested volunteers will be contacted by phone from the State
4-H Office to discuss the roles and responsibilities of being a Virtual
4-H Club Leader, and at that time, leaders may denote their interest
in continued participation. Club meetings will be held from April to
July 2008.
