4-H Science Ambassador trainings set for Nov. 28, Dec. 1
From computer coding to environmental science, 4-H Teen Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to learn and lead hands-on educational lessons through 4-H.
Now in its seventh year, the local program continues to encourage youth to share their time and talents in their communities.
4-H Teen Science Ambassadors are a group of middle and high school students who study different science, engineering and technology lessons that they then share with children and community members at workshops, science fairs, after-school programs and community events throughout the year.
To do this, these older youth receive focused training from 4-H staff and adult volunteers.
"They then pay it forward and volunteer to share these wonderful learning opportunities with others through supervised, organized activities," said Donna Nuger, 4-H Youth Development Educator.
"Through it, youth build knowledge in the many STEM-related areas, while developing skills in public speaking, leadership, communication, and teamwork."
Lessons may feature computers, nutrition, physics, aerospace, engineering, electronics, biotechnology and environmental science, just to name a few.
"We just kicked off a new 4-H year this fall, and that also means the start of a new 4-H Teen Science Ambassador year," Nuger said. "We have two welcome and training sessions this fall to choose from, one in Naperville and one in St. Charles."
The local 4-H Teen Science Ambassadors program is designed for youth in grades 6 to 12 and serves DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties.
"We love to see these 4-H youth embrace new ideas and acquire new skills and share them with children and the community," Nuger said.
Interested youth can choose from two 4-H training events: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the St. Charles Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road; and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Naperville Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170.
Cost is $30 per youth and includes training supplies, T-shirt and 2018-2019 4-H enrollment.
To learn more or register, visit go.illinois.edu/science4Hdkk or contact your local Extension office.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, notify two weeks prior to the event.
For information on the U of I Extension DuPage County program, contact Patty Luster at pluster@illinois.edu or (630) 955-1123, ext. 18.
For details on the U of I Extension Kendall & Kane Counties program, contact Jo Ann Britton at jbritton@illinois.edu or (630) 553-5823.
Follow the U of I Extension of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties at www.facebook.com/extensiondkk.