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Positive Youth Development

Positive Youth Development  (PYD) is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.


4-H Volunteer Newsletter Featured Topics

2021

  • March: Pathways to Participation
  • April: Experiential Learning: Do. Reflect. Apply April 2021

Essential Elements

The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help 4-H professionals and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity, independence, and mastery.

Overview
Belonging
Independence
Generosity
Mastery

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