Youth Development

A 2026 longitudinal study assessed 13 years of school-based fitness testing data from New York City students in grades 4-12 at 1,721 public schools. Researchers used data from three FitnessGram tests -aerobic capacity, push-ups, and curl-ups -and looked at how many students were meeting age- and…

 As part of UC Berkeley’s 150 Years of Women mural project, Dr. Mary Blackburn was recognized among the trailblazers who have shaped the university’s public mission. The mural not only celebrates individual achievement, it highlights a legacy of impact that continues to influence communities and future…

Introduction Partnerships between 4-H and expanded learning sites are a great way to provide high quality programming to youth. When 4-H partners with expanded learning programs (e.g. schools, Boys and Girls clubs, YMCAs), youth who may not otherwise participate in 4-H are able to have high quality…

Can reconnecting with one’s traditional culture be an important key to healthy habits? A recent community-based study evaluated the impact of a culturally-grounded intervention designed to improve beverage consumption habits among young Navajo children. Between 2021 and 2023, 74 families participated in…

Introduction Supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of youth is a priority of the 4-H positive youth development program. In fact, each of the four Hs (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) relate to mental wellbeing. Our head is the place where we think, have emotions, and make decisions. Our heart is…

Director of the Nutrition Policy Institute, Hannah Thompson, will present alongside colleagues from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative, Erin Hager and Rachel Deitch, in an upcoming webinar through the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research, or NCCOR, Connect &…

A new study reports that an astounding 75% of U.S. women of reproductive age do not meet activity guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Researchers analyzed the most recent data from the National Health Interview Survey, following nearly 11,000 female respondents aged 18 to…

ALL Shooting Sports Instructors - Save the DateApril 11-12, 2026 5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday - 9 AM - 1 PM SundayPlease plan on attending one of these REQUIRED meetings. To remain in compliance with National 4-H Shooting Sports minimum standards which we have…

Mark your calendars the North Coast 4-H Camp is back: Camp Island Blue!  4-H Members, 9-18 years old are invited to join us, July 7th-11th at a tropical themed 4-H Camp in Maple Creek, CA. At 4-H Camp youth will be able to participate in arts & crafts, swimming, skits, dancing, and more. Camp…