Content by Debra Lessman

three boys sitting on the floor playing with marbles and plastic tracks.

Babysitting Workshop

Babysitting Workshop Curriculum to teach youth the skills, knowledge, and responsibility needed to provide safe and effective childcare.

Assortment of healthy animal and plant-based protein food sources.

4-H Flavorful

4-H Flavorful is an interactive nutrition and culinary education program designed to empower youth to take the lead in preparing and sharing healthy meals with their families.

A person sleeping under a blue blanket on a white.

Better Sleep

Hot sheet with tip for better sleep for 4-H youth/clubs

Three young girls weighing sugar on a kitchen scale.

Life Skills Passport Curriculum

Curriculum to help youth and young adults learn applicable life skills.

4-H professionals recognized at a national conference smile for the camera

SDSU Extension 4-H professionals recognized at national conference

December 05, 2023

SDSU Extension 4-H professionals were recognized for their contributions to South Dakota youth at the 2023 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference.

Group of teens learning at the 4-H Healthy Habits training in Washington, D.C.

Leadership Level-Up Hot Sheet

This hot sheet compiles the many opportunities available to young people in South Dakota 4-H to ‘level-up’.

Teen girls and boy arm-in-arm talking with each other.

Adulting: Free Trial

Adulting: Free Trial is a one-day event for high school students- ideally, sophomore, juniors or seniors.