Situation

4-Her’s experienced a pandemic for the first time in their lives. Quickly youth were asked to change the way they lived. Whether it was how they do school work, go to the grocery, social interaction, extracurricular activities and so much more. For our local 4-Her’s what did that mean for them? Would there be 4-H Teen Summit, Teen Conference, Fair, 4-H Camp, club meetings and so much more. 4-H wanted a way to keep contact with 4-Her’s, keep them busy with projects and help with the transition of a new normal.

Partner(s)

4-H Agents, 4-H Assistant, Agricultural Agent and FCS Agent

Educational Response

Provide Grab N’ Go kits for youth of all ages that were educational and could be a project for youth and parents to work together on.

Outcomes

Initial

We found topics we would normally cover during school clubs, project days and club meetings. Then put together materials to help educate youth on the topic and have a hands on project that went along with what they were learning. Many parents came every single week to safely pick up their Grab N’ Go bag because it created some time of normalcy for their family. We would get Facebook posts, texts, emails, pictures and calls from families so excited for the opportunity to participate. Below are some of the kits that were put together.

Rainforest Ramble (for 25)

Froggy Face Activity Kit (for 25)

Shark Tooth Activity Kit (for 25)

Pocket Sundial Activity Kit (for 25)

Forests Forever Activity Kit (for 25)

Incredible Insects Activity Kit (for 25)

Protect Endangered Animals Activity Kit (for 25)

Water Cycle Wheel Activity Kit (for 25)

Rainforest Seed Bracelet Project (for 25)

Butterfly Feeder Activity Kit (25)

Mason Bee House Activity Kit (for 25)

Herb Garden Greenhouse Activity Kit (25)

Weather Window Activity Kit (for 25)

Animal Track Game Activity Kit (for 25)

Flower Bookmark Activity Kit (for 25)

Bird Wheel Activity Kit (for 25)

Hummingbird Feeder Activity Kit (for 25)

Decomposition Kit (25)

Butterfly Ornaments Craft Kit (for 75)