4-H
4-H is a voluntary, educational program designed to meet the needs and interests
of boys and girls who are 8-18 years of age, January 1st, current year and at
least in the third grade. Participation and membership are open to all such
youth without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national
origin, gender, age, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status. The purpose
of 4-H is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for boys and girls
which will help them grow and develop to the fullest of their potential. Projects,
programs, and activities are tools used to help members in this regard.
FFA
The goal of the FFA is to prepare students in agricultural education programs
for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
Through FFA, you will have a chance to make money – your own money! With
the cash comes responsibility and independence. FFA will give you a chance to
prove yourself to your friends, to your parents, and to yourself through leadership
and communication skills as you develop self-confidence and respect. Today’s
FFA offers an endless variety of activities and competitive programs for you
and your friends. It all begins at school by enrolling in an agricultural education
course which will provide experiences in a wide range of areas, from horticulture
and natural resources to animal science and agri-business.
Camp
Fire USA
Camp Fire USA is a multi-service organization providing a variety of programs
for youth in kindergarten through high school, and their families. These programs
include clubs, camping, and environmental programs, self-reliance courses, and
youth leadership, - Teens in action.
Junior
Achievement
Junior Achievement of Hancock County gives local high school students the opportunity
to own and operate their own business. Junior Achievement is supported by local
business and individuals.
FCCLA
The Goal of Family Career Community Leaders of America is to help youth assume
their roles in society through home economics education in the areas of personal
growth, family life, vocational preparation, and community involvement. This
stated goal is the same for vocational home economics programs and the student
organization: thus Family Career Community Leaders of America is a co-curricular
rather than an extra-curricular activity.
As such, Family Career Community Leaders of America has a definite role in the
curriculum through in-class and extended class activities. Integration of Family
Career Community Leaders of America into the curriculum is the responsibility
of the home economics teachers, local and state home economics supervisors and
teacher-educators.
Boy
Scouts
Boy Scouts of America by forming “partnerships” with community organizations
serve youth and families.
Cub Scouting (first through fifth grades) – “Fun with a Purpose.”
Under adult leadership, the Cub Scout learns cooperation at home and in the
community.
Boy Scouting (ages 11 through 17) – “Learning by Doing.” Boy
Scouting promotes personal fitness, character, development, and good citizenship.
Exploring (co-ed age 15 through 20) – “Adult-like Activities.”
Explores with adult guidance planned activities that promote responsibility,
leadership, social awareness, career exploration, personal fitness, outdoor
fun, and service to others.
Girl
Scouts
Girl Scouts is an organization providing various programs for youth through
high school. These youth advance through individual troops which include educational
and creative activities, community and service programs, and local and state
participation, communication skills focusing on the development of mature young
adults.