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4-H Robotics League

Washington County

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What is 4-H?

• Experiential Learning – making meaning from direct experience

• 96% of youth who participate in 4-H go onto post-secondary education

• 4-H Science Mission:– One million new scientists. One million new ideas

by 2013 in science, engineering and technology.

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What do 4-H Clubs do?

• Each club has a primary focus for meeting – ours is Robotics

• These areas are built into a 4-H club:– Service– Citizenship– Leadership– Science– Club talks– Healthy living– Awards– Fair entries– Portfolios

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Getting Started

• USU Extension Office will provide these items to get started:– Flags ($25)– Tables ($75)– Robot kits ($345)– Laptops, if needed ($500+)

• Clubs will need to fundraise to obtain their own supplies in the long run: – Merit badge clinics

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Getting Started

• Meetings can be held at:– Homes– Churches– Community centers

• Cost of 4-H: $10 per year for membership/insurance

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Meetings

• Clubs should meet at least once per month• Usually from August – May (9-10 months a

year)• Elect Club Officers – Pres, VP, Secretary,

Historian• Start with the pledge• Have a team building activity• Learn the science

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Challenge Nights

• Competitions once a month (or every other month)– Youth demonstrate what they’ve learned

• Placement challenge• Sensor challenge• Movement challenge

– They progress in rank: Cadet, Captain, Commander

– Receive awards– Earn the BSA Robotics merit badge

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June 7, 2012Regional Qualifier Event @ Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School 8am-2pm

Each team will need their own Robot for this event as well as the challenge kit.

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Portfolios

• Youth organize what they learn in 4-H into a portfolio

• Portfolios track the learning of the youth– Worth over $20,000 in scholarships– Support positive youth development– Enter into Washington County Fair

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Clubs Need Adult Leaders

• 1 Adult Leader is needed for each club• 2-4 other Adult Leaders are needed for

support and coordination meetings and events

• USU provides training and support for volunteer leaders