Have a plans already lined up and need something that is flexible or for times when boredom is calling? Check out these videos and activity sheets that provide fun no matter what time of day it is.

• UVM 4-H Youtube  — Did you miss a program? Catch recordings on our online programs here.
• National 4-H at Home Resources 
• 4-H History Books/Project Books – Record this unique and interesting moment in time with these journal templates.
  • Cloverbud History Journal (PDF)
  • Cloverbud History Journal (Word Doc)

A curated list of fun and engaging programs available to youth regardless of where you live.

• New Jersey Virtual 4-H STEP Clubs  — Short-Term Exploratory Programs (STEP) on a variety of topics.
• Ohio 4-H STEM Pathways Challenges  — Challenges that focus on using creativity and innovation to solve real world problems. Each challenge is paired with a 4- to 6-minute informational video for facilitators to engage youth through experiential learning.
• Learn at Home: Educational Resources to Use During School Closures  — Our friends from UMaine Extension have put together some fun videos on a variety of topics.

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A lot has changed in the past few months but one thing that has not changed is our appreciation for our volunteers. We know that the task of engaging youth in 4-H is more challenging than ever. Here is a list of resources to support you as you continue to find ways to connect and offer programming to youth in 4-H.

4-H Volunteer Workshops
Join other volunteers from around the state in this series of monthly workshops led by Allison Smith, 4-H Youth Learning Experiences Coordinator. Topics range from creating fun and welcoming virtual spaces for youth to club financial management to robotics! Check out the flyer for details on topics offered. These workshops will be opportunities to stay connected with other volunteers, get your questions answered, and get some tricks to help you navigate 4-H more easily. You can register for the workshops that you wish to attend here.

Virtual Meeting Best Practices – A quick rundown of practices to keep your online meetings safe and a list of tech platforms that you can use to meet virtually.
4-H Volunteers Can Go Virtual! – Tip sheets and videos offered by The University of Maine on running and hosting virtual meetings.
Virtual 4-H Quarantine Professional Development – Umaine Extension is offering sessions for volunteers to explore a variety of topics from social emotional learning, creative problem solving, and making and tinkering.
V3: Virginia Virtual Volunteer Conference Resources – Online recordings from the April 25 conference, covering topics from livestock project areas to how adapt your club programming for online delivery.