Beaver County 4-H & Youth Program
Parent OrganizationPenn State Extension
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe 4-H program teaches leadership, citizenship, and life skills in an informal, volunteer-led, hands-on, fun learning environment. 4-H projects are research-based and reviewed by specialists at Penn State University. The goal of 4-H is to help young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society. For more information about 4-H in PA, visit the PA 4-H Program website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/explore
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Jen McKinley | 4-H & Youth Educator | 724-774-3003 x 5 | jem67@psu.edu | ||
Contact Information
Contact Phone NumbersNumber* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
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724-774-3003 | |
Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
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BeaverExt@psu.edu | |
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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http://extension.psu.edu/beaver | |
1000 3rd St Ste 3
Beaver, PA 15009
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While youth members and adult volunteer leaders typically participate in the 4-H program in their home county, they may participate in any county's 4-H program. In addition, there are programs and educational opportunities offered for 4-H youth and adult
Services ProvidedService Description- Beaver County 4-H and Youth Program offers life skills development, hands-on 4-H projects, community service, camping, citizenship, communication programs, Cloverbuds, and travel. 4-H newsletter is sent to 4-H members and adult volunteers.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Fees/Cost for ServicesThere is a $30 educational materials fee for traditional members (ages 8 to 18) ($20 for Cloverbud members ages 5-7) to cover the cost of project books. There is an additional $25 horse program fee for members who choose to carry a horse project. Some 4-H clubs may offer optional state-approved fundraising activities for their club members to help offset these costs.
Eligibility RequirementsYouth aged 8 to 18 by January 1 of the current year, living anywhere in Pennsylvania, can join the program. In addition, youth aged 5-7 may enroll in the introductory Cloverbud program, which uses age-appropriate learning activities. 4-H Club Leaders are adult volunteers (age 20 or old) who have been carefully screened and interviewed by the local 4-H & Youth Educator.
Handicap AccessibilityWe strive to accommodate special needs whenever possible.
Languages Spoken or AvailableWe strive to accommodate special needs whenever possible.
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseYes
Volunteer NeedYes
Volunteer DescriptionThe 4-H program relies on adult volunteer to organize and lead local clubs in directing projects and activities for 4-H members and families. We are always looking for engaged, enthusiastic adults (20 and older) to start new clubs or help with existing clubs. Adults interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer leader should contact 4-H & Youth Educator Jen McKinley at 724-774-3003 x 5 or jem67@psu.edu.