4-H & Youth Development
Through 4-H and the Positive Youth Development Institute, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension offers young people ways to explore new skills, build self-awareness, and contribute to community legacy. Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea 4-H Youth Development Educators design learning, leadership, and citizenship programs for local youth to thrive.
Youth Development (YD)
Development & Influences
Youth Support Systems
The Ashland County 4-H Youth Development team connects with schools, tribal communities, faith-based groups, youth-serving agencies, and other area organizations to collaborate on developing quality youth programs throughout the region. Youth programming in our community focuses on building personal integrity and having fun as a team, all while supporting each individual’s uniqueness and confidence.
Our programs help youth to:
- Develop and test practical living skills in a safe and supportive environment.
- Become actively engaged in their communities and better informed about local issues.
- Experience success in non-formal learning environments.
- Develop communication and problem-solving skills through public presentation and group work.
- Recognize that the skills learned through youth programs are transferable to later hobbies and careers.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Dave Ullman serves Ashland County as the 4-H Youth Development Educator. To learn more about Youth Programming and the role of Extension in Ashland County, send an email to dave.ullman@wisc.edu or call the Ashland County office at 715-682-7017.
In accordance with federal law and its enacting regulations, any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) has the right to request and receive information related to Extension’s educational programming and services in a language other than English. In order to receive assistance with interpretation and/or translation needs, or any other matter related to language access issues, please contact: oaic@extension.wisc.edu