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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation
Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

South Dakota 4-H Robotics - Getting Started
In South Dakota 4-H Robotics is about much more than the competition. It is about the development of youth through experiential learning. During the program youth are introduced to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts, but also develop a variety of life skills including, but not limited to: problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training
January 03, 2025
QPR is a 60-minute, evidence-based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get people the help they need.

STEM Learning: Tips to Let Kids Tinker and Build
Tinkering, or the playful, open-ended exploration of materials without a specific end goal, is an important part of STEM learning. It involves problem solving, creativity, hands-on learning, and more.

A Guide to South Dakota's Rangeland and Soils Days
Fact sheet to provide an overview of the South Dakota Rangeland and Soils Days program.

South Dakota 4-H Trip Application to the National 4-H Conference
Members of the South Dakota 4-H Program, have the opportunity to apply for National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. Youth must be 16-18 years old by the date of the event to apply. Applications need to be submitted to the applicant’s 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

Application to Chaperone South Dakota 4-H Youth Trips
Information about how to become a chaperone for South Dakota 4-H Youth Trips.

Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Aging Mastery
The Aging Mastery Program offers a framework of creating and fulfilling purposeful retirement by guiding participants toward a healthier lifestyle, stronger social connections and increased civic engagement.

SDSU Extension 4-H members compete at national FCS contest
February 20, 2025
The FCS skill-a-thon team won fifth place in the life skills assessment. The team members were Anna Johnson, Norman Johnson and Ada Sharp, of Brown County; and Mercedes Jones, of Buffalo/Jerauld counties. Their team coach is Aubrey Anderson, SDSU Extension 4-H Educator, Minnehaha County. Samantha Brenden, of Clark County, placed fourth in modeling and fifth overall for a constructed outfit in fashion revue.