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2022 4-H STEM Challenge

Explorers of the Deep – Available Now

The 2022 4-H STEM Challenge Kit, Explorers of the Deep is officially here!

Developed by Rutgers University, the three activities in this kit will take kids ages 8-14 on an underwater adventure no matter where they live, all while offering them a hands-on way to explore different aspects of STEM career pathways.

Get ready to dive into deep-sea mysteries and tackle some of the same questions that today’s top ocean scientists and engineers are investigating!

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National 4-H Week

2022 National 4-H Week Toolkit and Webinar

Webinar: July 14, 2:00 PM Eastern

National 4-H Week is October 2nd through the 8th. Celebrate this year’s theme, Opportunity4All with a brand new marketing toolkit, now available for download on the 4-H Marketing Online Resource Center.

Want to learn more about National 4-H Week and Opportunity4All? Register for a free informational webinar on July 14 at 2 PM Eastern.

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National 4‑H Council Appoints Human Resources Executive Shawnda H. Howard as Vice President, People and Culture

By National 4-H Council | Aug 8, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, MD. (August 8, 2022) - Today, National 4-H Council announced the appointment of Shawnda H. Howard as Vice President, People and Culture, leading the organization's human resources department. ...
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4‑H Lead to Change Projects Design Local Solutions for Communities

By National 4-H Council | Jun 30, 2022

4-H empowers youth with the skills they need to become leaders and positive disruptors in their communities. Through events such as the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agriscience, we ignite ...
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Forbes: MacKenzie Scott Pledges $50 Million To 4‑H Youth Programs

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