Youth Development

Fun and educational experiences are available to youth in urban, suburban and rural areas of Oakland County.  Adults and older youth are recruited and trained to volunteer with young people in order to provide experiences that help them reach their full potential and become active and productive members of their communities.

Programming is offered through clubs, after/outside-school activities, leadership institutes, field experiences, international exchanges and much more.  Staff works in communities to help adults understand their roles in creating environments that value young people and facilitate the development of the assets they need to be happy, healthy, successful adults.

4-H Youth Development Program

Contact MSU Extension-Oakland for further information at 248-858-0889.

Junior Master Gardener Program

This six-week learning experience is designed for Oakland County youth in third through fifth grades.  Participants learn about many areas of gardening and insects and volunteer 10 hours of service (file size 32k) to become Certified Junior Master Gardeners.  The class is taught by Certified Master Gardener volunteers.  Contact Carol Lenchek at 248-858-0900 for further information.

Impacts We've Made in Oakland County

"Youth gardens grow the future" (file size 90k)
2009 Program Highlights (file size 6.71mb)
2008 Annual Report (file size 1.82k)
"Entrepreneurship Skills: one key to successful futures" (file size 74k)
"Empowering young people to make a difference" (file size 425k)
"Cultural program increases communication" (file size 425k)
"Young people explore identity in 4-H Hmong Family Program" (file size 194k)
"4-H Leadership Program alumni are local and global citizens" (file size 214k)

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