Maryland 4-H Mission:

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program

provides a supportive and inclusive setting for all

youth to reach their fullest potential in a diverse

society. Youth learn beneficial and cognitive life

skills through community focused, research-based

experiential education programs.

Maryland 4-H Vision:

Maryland 4-H aspires to be a recognized leading

youth development program that inspires youth

and adults to learn, grow and work together as

catalyst for positive change.

Maryland 4-H Center

State 4-H Office

University of Maryland College Park

8020 Greenmead Drive

College Park, MD 20740

301-314-9070

www.extension.umd.edu/4-H

Maryland 4-H County and City Offices

Allegany County

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore City

Baltimore County

Calvert County

Caroline County

Carroll County

Cecil County

Charles County

Dorchester County

Frederick County

Garrett County

Harford County

Howard County

Kent County

Montgomery County

Prince George’s County

Queen Anne’s County

St. Mary’s County

Somerset County

Talbot County

Washington County

Wicomico County

Worcester County

301-724-3320

410-222-3900

410-856-1850

410-887-8090

410-535-3662

410-479-4030

410-386-2760

410-996-5280

301-934-5403

410-228-8800

301-600-1594

301-334-6960

410-638-3255

410-313-2707

410-778-1661

301-590-9638

301-868-9366

410-758-0166

301-475-4482

410-651-1350

410-822-1244

301-791-1304

410-749-6141

410-632-1972

Maryland 4-H

Youth Development

Impact Report

4363

610

45, 361

17,772

9,971

Total Membership: 73,104

Community Clubs

Youth engaged in transformational environments with high con-

text and high content opportunities to belong, master skills, influ-

ence others and learn the meaning of service.

Short Term High Quality Experiences

Youth engaged in high quality school enrichment, afterschool,

camp and other special interest programs where youth gained

skills in science, healthy living and citizenship.

55% of members were involved in projects

supporting sciences.

34% of members were involved in projects

supporting Healthy Living.

45% participated in Civic Education and

Community Service projects.

4-H Military Partnership

Eight military installations in Maryland and 19 US Army and

Navy installations overseas are supported by Maryland

4-H. Special grants for Navy STEM Camps and Air Force

Camps and worldwide Air Force STEM programming has

earned Maryland 4-H national and international acclaim.

The Maryland 4-H Foundation provided over $1 Million in youth development program support during 2015. This funding supports

regional , National, and international programs, trips and scholarships.

$995,113

$50,115 $52,788

Maryland 4-H Participation & Impacts

Health Rocks! - Over 2000 youth were engaged in this

program on the Mid and Lower Eastern Shore in 2016 which

sought to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage

positive behaviors.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles & Self

Acceptance

Fostering Exploration & Creativity in Arts & Sciences

AGsploration- A University of Maryland Extension signature program focused

on increasing appreciation of Maryland Agriculture and the number of youth

pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in the agricultural science

field. In Maryland, 146 lessons were taught to 6,138 program participants. The

program has increased knowledge and appreciation of Maryland agriculture

and created a network of trained individuals to sustain programs.

4-H Career Pathway program- This initiative sponsored by Lockhead Martin

allows youth to explore, learn, practice and experience STEM careers. $192k

has been received by Lockhead Martin to support STEM education in Baltimore

City and Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties.

11,130 STEM encounters have been made since 2015 and 16 corporate or

organizational partnerships have been made to support STEM efforts (NASA,

libraries, USDA, faith-based institutions, school s and Andrews Air Force Base) ,

schools and Andrews Air Force Base)

Maryland 4-H Priority Areas

Nurturing Social Empowerment &

Resilience

4-H Summer Camp

Youth overwhelmingly expressed positive responses

regarding their summer camp experience specifically

indicating feeling safe at camp and happy with their

individual accomplishments during the program.

Camp offered youth the opportunity to make new friends

while also helping youth learn to respect and accept

others who may be different from them.

Improving College & Workforce

Readiness

Teen Corps- A nationally 4-H peer reviewed curriculum

developed in Baltimore City, Maryland. Over 200 youth ages

12-18 have developed skills in leadership, service learning,

entrepreneurship, workforce readiness and STEM. Youth facilitators

then reached 370 club members and 1,000 community members

to implement sustainable initiatives.

Community Service Projects - 4-H youth have utilized skills through

prior 4-H programs and activities when they implement service

projects to better their community and greater society. Several

thousand hours have been logged by 4-H youth for community

service projects across the state.

Building Community & Civic Engagement

Developing Leadership Skills for Life

4-H Ambassadors Program- Youth engage in regular leadership

meetings to develop skills in planning, public speaking, confidence

and critical thinking. Youth are prepared to be the voice of their

community, present to elected officials and engage in various

community projects.

State Council- Youth aged 13-18 from across Maryland organized

and implemented three advocacy activities focused on Agricul-

ture Literacy. Youth gained experience in planning and organiza-

tion, communication. Teamwork,