Youth and Families

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4-H Youth Development The 4-H Youth Development program focuses on increasing youth perceptions of self worth, providing skills and knowledge for decision making that promote healthy lifestyles and the development of... 2 years 9 weeks ago Colorado River Indian Tribes Extension
Beef and Buffalo Production The Fort Hall Reservation Tribal and non-Tribal members run approximately 10,000 head of cattle on the expansive rangelands of the reservation.  There is a great need for education in the area... 2 years 9 weeks ago Fort Hall Extension
Seminole 4-H Youth Development Since 1995 the 4-H projects have increased in numbers and in subject areas giving the Seminole Youth many options for participation. In 1995 the youth were offered only Swine and Steer projects with... 2 years 10 weeks ago Seminole Extension
Center for Cherokee Plants One of the exciting projects under development is the Center for Cherokee Plants. The Center will be a headquarters for growing culturally significant Cherokee plants. The Center will consist of a... 2 years 10 weeks ago Cherokee Extension
Costa Rica Eco Study Tour Cherokee youth have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica each year for international experiences in cultural exchange and learning about the environment and sustainable practices. Cherokee... 2 years 10 weeks ago Cherokee Extension
Forestry The Tribe owns approximately 40,000 acres of land, with a large portion covered in mixed pine and hardwood stands of timber. As with any commodity, the business of timber management is an ever-... 2 years 10 weeks ago Choctaw Extension
Agriculture Choctaw tribal members have traditionally been an agriculture rich society. Even to this day, the Choctaw tribe takes in more than 400 applications for the tribal garden program each year. Producing... 2 years 10 weeks ago Choctaw Extension
Revitalizing 4-H in Small Rural Schools Helping small rural schools within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation re-establish and revitalize their 4-H programs has been the goal of the Extension Educator this past year. The focus has been placed on... 2 years 10 weeks ago Muscogee (Creek) Extension
Environmental Education Environmental education is a high priority for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The Extension Educator provided hands-on educational experiences for the youth within the boundaries of the Nation. The... 2 years 10 weeks ago Muscogee (Creek) Extension
Lakota Youth Day In 2004, this Office established a Lakota Youth Day in the Spring that is targeted to youth ages 8-18 years to expose them to tribal programs and positive activities that are available on the... 2 years 10 weeks ago Rosebud Extension
Environmental Education Initiatives The Pine Ridge office has engaged in a number of environmental education initiatives.  South Dakota Rangeland Days is an annual event involving SDSU, Oglala Lakota College, NRCS and several... 2 years 10 weeks ago Pine Ridge Extension
4-H Afterschool Program The national 4-H Afterschool program was the main avenue for teen leadership training this year.  The Pine Ridge office developed modules and conducted training with 15 teens at Crazy Horse High... 2 years 10 weeks ago Pine Ridge Extension
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP's target audience is low-income families with young children in the household. Programs deliver education and hands on activities in the areas of Dietary Quality, Food Purchasing, Physical... 2 years 10 weeks ago Fort Berthold Extension
4-H & Youth Development 4-H is a program that provides experiential learning for youth. Kids learn a skill, do a project and apply to a real life situation. 4-H programs provide an outlet for youth to experience many... 2 years 10 weeks ago Fort Berthold Extension
4-H Project Materials and School Enrichment Activities In the past 4 years, the extension program aide planned and implemented three school enrichment projects: OUTPUTS: 1. Horse of Course reached 126 K-8 students in the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School.... 2 years 10 weeks ago Northern Cheyenne Extension
Mini Society: Youth education After school program - Mini Society: Eighteen students between 4th and 5th grade attended Mini Society. The curriculum was developed by Marilyn L. Kourilsky and the Center for Entrepreneurial... 2 years 10 weeks ago Flathead Extension
Education programs Food safety education to Kicking Horse Job Corps (after receiving ServSafe certification): Students between the ages of 15-19 enroll in Kicking Horse Job Corps Center from around the U.S. on a weekly... 2 years 10 weeks ago Flathead Extension
Traditional and Horse 4-H The Fort Hall Extension office runs a very unique 4-H program.  Our 4-H classes are developed and taught by Nola Cates, Fort Hall 4-H director.  Nola is absolutely amazing with the kids and... 2 years 10 weeks ago Fort Hall Extension
Youth Development Youth development is a major focus of the FRTEP - Coeur d'Alene Reservation program. FRTEP is a partner in the school district's After School Success Center, and offers 4-H enrichment activities... 2 years 10 weeks ago Coeur d' Alene Extension
Entrepreneurship Small business development is a priority for the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. In 2006, with funding from an internal University of Idaho Community Development grant, the Extension Educator collaborated... 2 years 10 weeks ago Coeur d' Alene Extension
4-H Challenge Challenge is an experiential youth development program where groups enjoy adventure activities such as Portable Team Challenges, Low and High Ropes Course, Rock Climbing and Canoeing. The program... 2 years 10 weeks ago Colville Extension
The Rockin' 4-H Cattle Club This club incorporates Farm Service Agency youth loans, tribal Range and Ag. field work, and Extension education. Youth have purchased cattle pairs in the spring of 2006, and are working on growing... 2 years 10 weeks ago Warm Springs Extension
Agriculture In the Classroom Fourth graders from the Warm Springs Elementary School come once a month to learn about an ag. related topic. A live agricultural project provides a foundation for youth to learn about ag.... 2 years 10 weeks ago Warm Springs Extension
Walker River Indian Reservation 4-H The Walker River Indian Reservation is located in west-central Nevada and is one of the three largest Indian reservations in the State of Nevada, located in Mineral, Lyon and Churchill Counties. A... 2 years 10 weeks ago Nevada Cooperative Extension
4-H Youth Development The San Carlos 4-H Program serves youth on the reservation, with traditional 4-H clubs, collaboration with community agencies, and school enrichment programs. Club programs include arts and crafts,... 2 years 10 weeks ago San Carlos Extension