activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 17
- 4-H programming on tribal lands and Native nations Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides 4-H, agriculture, and family and consumer science programs on tribal lands across six Native nations in Arizona, with support rooted in the 1990 Farm Bill. Engages youth through culturally relevant mentorship and hands-on experiences.
- Financial Support and Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments, funding camps, clubs, and competitions. The organization also awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events.
- Financial Support and Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events. The organization also awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
- Financial Support for 4-H Programs and Members Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments, funds camps, clubs, and competitions, and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events. Additionally, awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
- Hands-on project-based learning in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and citizenship Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides youth aged 8–18 with hands-on learning projects in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement through the 4-H program. Includes initiatives like the STEM YOUniversity program and project work in shooting sports, archery, and leadership.
- Leadership development and civic engagement opportunitiesOffers structured leadership development through the 4-H State Ambassadors program and civic engagement opportunities, including travel to Washington D.C. These programs build advocacy, representation, and leadership skills among teens.
- Multichannel youth engagement through 4-H Participation Pathways Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentSupports eight distinct 4-H Participation Pathways to engage youth across Arizona in mentorship, hands-on learning, and skill development, ensuring access through diverse entry points and formats.
- Residential and experiential camp programs Summer Youth Work & Skill ProgramsOperates the James 4-H Camp, a rustic 55-acre pine forest camp that provides experiential learning and leadership development. Also funds camps, clubs, and competitions that connect youth with mentorship and growth opportunities.
- Scholarship and financial support programs for 4-H members Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides sustained funding for 4-H programs through $2.2 million in endowments and awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education. Funds are allocated biannually to support state and local projects.
- Specialized Youth Programs Summer Youth Work & Skill ProgramsOperates specific programs such as the 4-H State Ambassadors program for teen leadership, a Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, and a STEM YOUniversity program for hands-on STEM education. The organization also runs the James 4-H Camp for experiential learning.
- Specialized Youth Programs and Camps Summer Youth Work & Skill ProgramsOffers specialized programs such as the 4-H State Ambassadors program for leadership development, a Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, and the STEM YOUniversity for engagement in science and technology. The organization also operates the James 4-H Camp, providing a rustic, experiential learning environment.
- Specialized Youth Programs and Camps Summer Youth Work & Skill ProgramsOffers specialized programs such as the Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, the STEM YOUniversity for STEM engagement, and operates the James 4-H Camp for experiential learning and leadership development.
- Youth Development Programming Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on leadership, life skills, agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. This includes creating programming through local Cooperative Extension offices and offering national events.
- Youth Development Programs Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on areas such as agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. These programs are delivered through local Cooperative Extension offices and trained volunteers.
- Youth Development Programs Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on areas such as agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. These programs are delivered through trained volunteers and local Cooperative Extension offices.
- Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement OpportunitiesConnects youth to national events and opportunities to develop leadership and skills, operates a 4-H State Ambassadors program for teens to advocate and represent Arizona 4-H, and enables participation in civic engagement and leadership opportunities, including those in Washington D.C.
- Youth development programming through local Cooperative Extension offices Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentDelivers youth development programs across Arizona via local Cooperative Extension offices, designed in collaboration with communities and tailored to local needs. Programs are delivered in-person and online, reaching over 200,000 youth annually.
capacity building · 3
- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects.
- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects focused on leadership and life skills.
- Volunteer engagement and capacity expansion Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages over 3,000 trained volunteers annually to deliver 4-H programming, expand outreach, and mentor youth. Volunteers lead hands-on projects and support local clubs and events.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Community-Driven, Locally Responsive Programming community-driven programmingDevelops programs through local Cooperative Extension offices and staff who live in the communities they serve, ensuring responsiveness to local needs and co-creation with communities using hybrid in-person and online models to increase accessibility.
- Community-Rooted and Responsive Programming community-driven programmingThe organization develops programming based on local strengths and responsiveness to youth and family needs by embedding faculty and staff within the communities they serve, ensuring that research and education from land-grant universities directly engage with local communities.
- Community-Rooted and Responsive Programming community-driven programmingThe organization develops programming based on local strengths and responsiveness to youth and family needs, employing faculty and staff who live and work in the communities they serve to ensure relevance and impact.
- Community-Rooted and Responsive Programming community_driven_programmingThe organization develops programming based on local strengths and responsiveness to community needs, utilizing a network of faculty and staff who live and work in the communities they serve, and extending research and education from land-grant universities directly to local communities.
- Experiential Learning and Mentorship for Youth Development experiential_learning_youth_developmentThe organization uses hands-on learning and projects, guided by trained adult mentors, to develop youth leadership, life skills, and prepare them for future success by fostering deep engagement in specific topics and encouraging proactive leadership roles.
- Experiential Learning and Mentorship for Youth Development experiential_youth_developmentThe organization uses hands-on learning programs, guided by trained adult volunteers and mentors, to develop youth leadership, life skills, and prepare them for future success by fostering deep engagement in specific topics and encouraging proactive leadership roles.
- Experiential Learning and Mentorship for Youth Development experiential_learning_youth_developmentThe organization uses hands-on learning and projects, guided by trained adult volunteers and mentors, to develop youth leadership, life skills, and prepare them for future success by fostering deep engagement in specific topics and encouraging proactive leadership roles.
- Experiential Learning with Adult Mentorship experiential_learning_youth_developmentUses a "learn by doing" approach where trained adult volunteers mentor youth through hands-on projects in areas like STEM, agriculture, and civic engagement, fostering leadership and life skills development.
- Extension of University Research and Expertise to Communities community_engagement_extensionThe organization extends research and education from land-grant universities to engage directly with local communities, connecting individuals with experts in various fields to address their challenges and solve real-world problems using science.
- Land-Grant University Engagement Model community_engagement_extensionExtends research and education from land-grant universities into local communities through expert faculty and staff, connecting individuals with disciplinary experts and applying science to solve real-world problems.
- National Network for Youth Leadership Development national-youth-leadership-developmentLeverages national events to connect youth from local communities across the country, expanding leadership skills and personal development through broader peer networks and shared experiences.
- National Youth Leadership Development national-youth-leadership-developmentThe organization uses national events to connect youth from local communities across the country, expanding their leadership skills and personal development.
- National Youth Leadership Development national-youth-leadership-developmentThe organization connects youth from local communities across the country through national events to expand their leadership skills and personal development.
- National Youth Leadership Development national-youth-leadership-developmentThe organization uses national events to connect youth from local communities across the country, aiming to expand their leadership skills and personal development through broader networking and exposure.
- Pathway-Based Youth Engagement pathway-based youth engagementThe organization utilizes "Participation Pathways" to help youth develop innate interests ("sparks") into mastery through deep engagement in specific topics and well-rounded experiences across multiple pathways, igniting a youth's spark into a thriving trajectory.
- Pathway-Based Youth Engagement for Mastery pathway-based youth engagementThe organization utilizes "Participation Pathways" to help youth develop their innate interests ("sparks") into mastery through deep engagement in specific topics and well-rounded experiences across multiple pathways, fostering a thriving trajectory and leadership skills.
- Pathway-Based Youth Engagement for Mastery pathway-based_youth_engagementThe organization utilizes "Participation Pathways" to help youth develop innate interests ("sparks") into mastery through deep engagement in specific topics and well-rounded experiences across multiple pathways, igniting a youth's spark into a thriving trajectory.
- Pathway-Based Youth Engagement for Skill Mastery pathway-based youth engagementGuides youth to develop their personal interests or "sparks" into mastery through deep engagement in specific topic areas and well-rounded experiences across multiple participation pathways, creating a trajectory for leadership and personal growth.
- Science-Based Problem Solving and Community ImpactThe organization solves real-world problems using science, responding to community needs to create personal and economic impact, and connects individuals with experts in various fields to address their challenges.
- Youth Development Through Leadership and Problem-Solving youth developmentFosters youth development by igniting individual "sparks" and equipping young people with skills to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers through mentoring and active learning.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
4-H Youth Development Program
Engages youth in hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living.
Academic Scholarships
Awards over 30 scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
Statewide Programs
Funds camps, clubs, and competitions that connect 4-H members to mentorship and opportunities.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- 4-H Network — Part of the national 4-H network offering national programs and events
- Arizona Experiment Station Partner — Partners with the Arizona Experiment Station, which has played a vital role in developing knowledge and technologies in arid-land agriculture, natural resource management, and human wellness for over 130 years.
- Arizona Project WET Partner — Collaborates on delivering water education programs to K-12 students in Arizona.
- Cooperative Extension Partner — Local Cooperative Extension offices deliver 4-H programming in Arizona.
- The Garden Kitchen Partner — Partners on seed-to-table gardening and cooking education for families in south Tucson.
- Tucson Village Farm Partner — Operates an urban farm program that teaches youth to grow and prepare fresh food and make healthy life choices.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Funder — Funding partner for 4-H programs since the Smith-Lever Act of 1914.
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Partner — Delivers Arizona 4-H programs and provides employees and volunteers.
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Partner — Delivers the 4-H Youth Development Program which the Foundation supports.
- University of Arizona Foundation Funder — Receives and processes donations on behalf of the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation.
- collaborators Partner — Works with various partners to design and implement programs serving Arizonans.
- communities Partner — Collaborates directly with local communities to develop and deliver programs.