Leaders
The more kids interact with what they are learning, the better they learn it. People usually remember 20% of what they hear, 50% of what they see, and 90% of what they do. Therefore, successful activity planning stresses learning-by-doing, which means that kids do the work themselves.
In contrast, lecturing or simply talking to kids and not allowing them to engage in "hands-on" activities are less effective ways to teach.
Santa Ynez 4-H leaders structure their projects with plenty of hands-on!
Santa Ynez 4-H parents are the heart and soul of our volunteer leader program. Our leaders seek to guide our youth and our club in the 4-H tenets of clearer thinking, greater loyalty, larger service, and better living.
Always on the lookout to offer our members a larger number of diverse project opportunities, we encourage enthusiasts and specialists from the community to join the Santa Ynez 4-H leadership team. Your commitment can be as little as 6 hours or just one weekend during the program year.
Please use the handy form on our Contact page to pitch your project ideas or to simply ask, "What can I do to help?" We have established curricula and 4-H leader guidebooks available in every imaginable area, so help and guidance is always nearby.
Choral music
Cats
Small engines
Leathercraft
Magic and juggling
Sheep
Poultry
Beekeeping
Robotics
Plant science
Fine art
Photography
Beef
Woodworking
Dogs
Oceanography
