Youth Leader Manual - 4-H Ontario
Youth Leader Manual - 4-H Ontario
Youth Leader Manual - 4-H Ontario
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6 4-H ONTARIO | YOUTH LEADER PROJECT | INTRODUCTIONIntroductionThe most effective way of learning for a <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> and 4-H Members is to“LEARN TO DO BY DOING.”To complete a <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Project, you are required to lead a number ofactivities. The number of activities you decide to lead will depend on the type ofactivity, preparation involved, nature of your club, decisions you and your leadersmake together and the amount of time you have to spend working with the ClubMembers. Possibilities include:• Four 15 minute presentations of project related material• Six 10 minute activities or presentations• Taking responsibility for some ongoing club activities such as judgingactivities at each meeting, social recreation at each meeting or workingwith the younger Members in the club regularly• A combination of the aboveYour activities can take many forms. Vary your styles and activity choicesthroughout the project. This will give you a chance to try different styles and yourclub Members a chance to learn and participate in different ways.Possible activities include:• Presenting project material using an array of styles such asdemonstration, role play, skit, discussion group, panel question andanswer session. Video/ powerpoint presentation, displays and tours are allexamples of effective ways of presenting material.• A social activity/game – getting acquainted, ice breaker or stretcherexercisesPlanning Guidelines1. GETTING STARTED WITH THE PROJECT• Meet with your club leaders to discuss your involvement as a <strong>Youth</strong><strong>Leader</strong>. Keep in mind that your leaders are busy people so make the