Agency - Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties 4-H

Maine 4-H Mission: To educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and community-based experiences.

Vision: Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills,leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the future through effective collaboration, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.

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Last updated on January 12, 2009

Maine 4-H Mission: To educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and community-based experiences.

Vision: Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills,leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the future through effective collaboration, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.

Description:
Maine 4-H Youth Development programs are research-based and founded on the principles of positive youth development. Our educational programs focus on:
*Science, engineering, and technology tied to agriculture, the environment and our communities.
*Healthy lifestyles tied to informed decision-making and action for health and safety.
*Citizenship tied to youth involvement with government and other institutions.
*Sustainable lifestyles and communities tied to ecological literacy and responsible choices.

Our youth can expect the opportunity to:
*Be valued and contributing members of their clubs and communities (belonging).
*Identify and meet goals for their own hands-on learning (mastery).
*Take meaningful learning and leadership roles (independence).
*Engage in community service (generosity).

Volunteers, youth leaders, families and staff can expect the education, training, and support needed to make this vision a reality.
See the following link: http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/default.htm

The 4-H Youth Development Program is one of six major program areas of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. View this link for more details: http://www.extension.umaine.edu/about.htm

History:
Congress created the Cooperative Extension System nearly a century ago to reach out and literally "extend" the resources of land-grant universities to the general public. http://www.extension.umaine.edu/resources/history.htm 4-H leaders have been involving youth in their communities for over 100 years and continue to seek opportunities for their members to be involved in local service learning projects.

Contact people:

Kristy Ouellette, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth And Family Development, (phone), (email) Sarah Sparks, 4-H Professional, (phone), (email)

Address:

24 Main Street Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 (See a map)