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About 4-H
Learn about SDSU 4-H mission, values, history and initiatives. Discover the 4-H essential elements, learning model, and life skills that 4-H members will obtain through hands on learning. Discover the many different science, health, agriculture and citizenship projects available in the 4-H programs.
STEM on a Dime
Resources for quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that are inexpensive.
4-H Buddies: A South Dakota 4-H Mentor Guidebook
Guidelines and resources to create a peer-to-peer mentoring opportunity in your 4-H program.
Mindful Moments
Hot sheet with mindfulness practices for youth
Why 4-H?
Reasons why 4-H is a great option for South Dakota youth
Life Skills in South Dakota 4-H
Life skills are tools people use to deal with daily situations, make important decisions and enhance their quality of life.
4-H STEM
4-H utilizes a ‘learn by doing’ approach that’s ideal for teaching core STEM concepts and skills.
South Dakota 4-H Social Skills Circular newsletter
South Dakota 4-H Social Outcome newsletter for 4-H families and club leaders
4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety
Overview document including complete lesson plans for a 4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety program to make youth aware of the importance of riding their bike.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) in South Dakota 4-H resources
About YQCA – the national program
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth producing and/or showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows, and is appropriate for youth learning levels.