Content by Jodi Loehrer

A small group of children at daycare.
Jun 04

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Watertown

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 West Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201).

Group of children preparing for a summer swimming lesson outside the SDSU Wellness Center.
Jun 02

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Brookings

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006).

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.

Youth girl cooking in kitchen.

4-H Special Foods Contest Flash Cards

Special Foods Contest flashcards to help project participants study for the State 4-H Special Foods Contest.

Adult male shaking a teenage girl's hand during State Fair

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.

A variety of common food allergens arranged on a table surrounded by the word “Allergy” spelled out on wooden tiles.

Programming for 4-H Members with Food Allergies

Foods to avoid and options to provide for youth with food allergies.

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’.

Male 4-H member helping a younger male put tape on a PVC pipe for a project

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.