4-H Afterschool

Extraordinary Learning Opportunites

4-H Afterschool is a specially focused initiative within the nationwide 4-H Youth Development Program that is designed to increase the quality and availability of after- school programs for millions of children in communities across America.

4-H Afterschool PSA (QuickTime)

Training Resources for Extension Professionals

On the 4-H Afterschool Training Resources for Extension Professionals pages you will find numerous resources to assist you as you prepare to train after-school staff.  We have included resources that review topics such as the need for after-school programs, what is 4-H Afterschool, youth development, experiential learning, and evaluation.  Much of this information focuses on 4-H Afterschool, itself.  Here you will find resources such as a paper on the theoretical basis for 4-H Afterschool, the 4-H Afterschool Strategic Plan, the 4-H Afterschool Logic Model and MOU’s with two national after-school partner agencies.

Program Resources for After-School Staff

On the 4-H Afterschool Program Resources for After-school Staff you will find numerous resources that will assist you with your program implementation.  We have included resources to help you implement your program such as 4-H created after-school activity sheets and examples of evaluation tools; market your program including images you can use to create exhibits and banners, our 4-H Afterschool brochure, and even a bookmark; and resources to help you tell your story including a “How To” document on writing press releases and “fill-in-the-blank” news releases!  We have even included information about a free, web-based 4-H Afterschool course you can take to learn all you can about 4‑H Afterschool. 

Image Files

Image files are available for use in 4-H Afterschool activities. Please be sure to read the appropriate logo usage information before using these files.

CYFAR Afterschool Enrichment Project

The Florida After School Enrichment Project is funded through the USDA/Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service's Children, Youth and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) national initiative. The project is managed from within UF's Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. Please visit the links for more information or to contact us.

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