Youth Science and Engineering
With useful applications in agriculture, food production, food access and healthy living, MSU Extension offers youth and adults who serve them the opportunity to explore real-life scenarios and educational opportunities in the field of plant and soil sciences. By participating in projects that involve crops, vegetables, fruits, weeds, horticulture, gardening and agronomy, youth learn about plant growth and varieties, soil types, pest control measures, planting equipment and gardening techniques.
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4-H Biological Science
Youth explore the broad scope of biological science through real-life scenarios and educational opportunities about life and living processes. Topics vary widely from aquatic science to veterinary science.
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4-H Clovers CODE
4-H Clovers CODE (Creating Opportunities Designed for Everyone) is a program in 15 counties throughout Michigan for youth interested in exploring coding and creative arts through technology.
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4-H Entomology
If rare beetles or other insects are of interest, Michigan 4-H has a program for youth to become involved in. Whether observing, photographing or collecting insects there is plenty to explore when it comes to entomology.
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4-H Exploration Days
This MSU precollege program welcomes youth ages 12-19 to explore their future, try new things and experience college life! During this three-day event, youth will gain confidence and independence through hands-on learning and make friends for a lifetime.
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4-H Forestry Fun Camp
A fun, interactive multi-day camp where youth learn to look at trees through a different lens. Hands-on activities help youth learn about forestry and forest management while exploring careers and earning digital badges.
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4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Campers explore dunes, hike forest trails, wade through wetlands, fish, snorkel and sail on Lake Huron while educators and scientists teach them about the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening
4-H youth explore the broad scope of plant sciences through educational opportunities about crops, vegetables, horticulture and more. Participants learn about topics include weeds, crops, fruits, vegetables, gardening, horticulture, and agronomy.
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4-H Science Blast in the Class
Science Blast in the Class is a great resource for teachers in the classroom, those working in after-school programs or as part of a club. The guide includes 13 hands-on lessons as well as support materials to enrich the learning process.
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4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament
This annual event provides Michigan 4-H shooting sports members with the opportunity to test their skills and earn recognition with other 4-H members from all over the state.