Virginia 4-H Military Clubs
Funded by 4-H Military Partnership Grant
Did You Know?.
- Most military children attend schools in six to nine different schools from kindergarten to 12th grade.
- On average, a military student transfers to different schools more than twice during high school.
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5 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged & Learning at Home
Communities across American are experiencing school closures which can be a stressful time for families. Here are five 4-H resources that will aid families in maintaining some sense of normalcy and make sure kids don't get off track with their daily development.
1. Inspire Kids To Do
2. Family Fun First
3. Take The Homeschooling Approach
4. Create Your Own Learning Lab
5. Combat Cabin Fever With Mindfulness
4-H Helps Young People Excel Beyond Their Peers
Military 4-H Partnerships are supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 4-H Headquarters; U.S. Army Child, Youth and School Services; U.S. Air Force Child and Youth Programs; U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs; and Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H Program (Virginia Tech and Virginia State University) through grant funding at Kansas State University.
April, Month of the Military Child provides an opportunity to recognize and honor our youngest heroes, military children. Established by former secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the designation of April as the month of the military child acknowledges the significant role military youth play in our communities. These youth face many challenges that are unique to their situation, such as having a parent deployed, frequent moves, new schools, and leaving friends. Their ability to adapt to these challenges deserves our respect. According to the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia has more than 80,000 school-age military connected youth.
Cooperative Extension Links For Military Families
Military parents may download this fillable certificate to present to their children.
Get Connected to 4-H
For more than 80 years, Virginia 4-H camping has been a proven and effective method of teaching life skills. Each of the six 4-H Educational centers has achieved American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation. Read more . . .
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