Collegiate 4-H

 

"To stimulate interest in the advancement of 4-H, to develop qualities of character, citizenship and leadership and to provide educational and social opportunities for University of Wyoming students."



 

4-H doesn't stop when students go to college.  Collegiate 4-H clubs have been in existence since the 1920’s with the first known club started at Oklahoma State University in 1916.   As with the 4-H organization, Collegiate 4-H began as primarily for students at agricultural universities to continue their 4-H experience while attending college.   However, today the Collegiate 4-H organization has expanded into all academic departments within a university and is no longer affiliated with any specific department.   Today, Collegiate 4-H members come from very diverse backgrounds and academic departments.   Many of our members have never had prior experience in 4-H, nor does Collegiate 4-H require that experience to participate in the organization.  You have the opportunity to go to conferences, travel, and meet new people. Overall, it is a great way to get involved on campus and in the community.

The Collegiate 4-H program does not complete individual projects as the  4-H program does.   Instead, we are concerned with community service, service learning, and leadership training.   Our goal is to help youth to become the best that they can be and to “Make the best better,” by encouraging youth to become stronger leaders, speakers, and to uphold the standards of the National 4-H Organization.  Collegiate 4-H members lead through example, and participate in a wide range of youth and community events as well as supporting our local campus community.  

Our Activities:

Our activities include volunteering to help with the Western National Roundup, putting on a workshop at the State Leader's Conference, helping with the Albany County 4-H Carnival, participating in Safe Treat, helping with the Ag Day meal, and various other activities that change from year to year.  Members also have the opportunity to travel to the Western Region and National Collegiate 4-H Conferences which take place in various locations around the country.

This site is maintained by Randy L. Anderson