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What Do We Teach? Alabama 4-H Science School
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The Alabama 4-H Science School curriculum grid provides a snapshot of what we teach.
Growing Alabama’s Future: Alabama 4-H seeks to empower youth with the skills to lead our communities, our state, our nation, and our world. Alabama 4-H will reflect the population demographics, vulnerable populations, diverse needs, and social conditions of the state.
Grid Key
Delivery Modes: CL=Clubs, IS=In School, E=Enrichment, CP=Camping
4-H Curriculum–Alabama 4-H Science School
| Alabama 4-H Supported Curriculum/Resources | Program Desciption | Suggested Ages |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Summer Camp | Teaches campers how to safely enjoy sports and the outdoors, team-building skills, and camp traditions. (CP) | 9–14 |
| Counselor In Training (CIT) | This program is specifically targeted to reach 15-17 year old youth with a desire to one day become a camp counselor. (CP) | 15–17 |
| Camp Counselors | A full summer camp counselor program once the youth turn 18 that involves our best and brightest in all aspects of 4-H Summer Camp operations. Camp counselors receive pay as well as room and board. | 18+ |
| Alabama 4-H Science School | Teaches youth environmental education through outdoor adventures and science classes (1-3 day programs). Classes are correlated with the Alabama Course of Study in the areas of Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Language Arts, and Math. (CL, IS, CP) | 7–18 |
| Herp Journey | Teaches participants about Alabama's native species of reptiles and amphibians through live animal interpretation. (CL, IS, E, CP) | 5–18 |
| Raptor Trek | Teaches youth about Alabama's native species of raptors and their conservation challenges through live animal interpretation. (CL, IS, E, CP) | 5–18 |