Workshops

Note:  All supplemental materials are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

5 Tricks to Your Hand
How many tricks do you have in your hand? Enough to make plays that will get you ahead in the game of life? See how many tricks you can manage in this interactive look at how you communicate and welcome others into groups.

Building Leaders
Have you ever wondered what type of leader you are? How do you lead in different situations? Join in the "building" of this workshop and discover the different styles of leadership.

Handout
Outline
Leader Cards
Leadership Scenarios

Etiquette: Beyond “Please” & “Thank You”
Ever been to a banquet or fancy restaurant and you didn't know how to use the eating utensils around your plate? Ever been introduced to someone from a different culture and you didn't know how to greet them? Ever been confused on how to leave a tip or unsure of what to say in a conversation? This session will give you important tips and chances to practice the fundamentals of personal etiquette. You'll have fun setting the table, and meeting and talking to each other.

Handout
Place Setting

Facing the Challenge
As we expand our programs to include youth and adults of all ages abilities, it is important that we are receptive to those who may have special needs. Experience the challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities, and discuss how to adapt their current programs to be more inclusive

Activity Guide

Station Supply List
Station Supply Signs
Station Supply Labels
Station 4 Directions
Participant Slips

Hearing Challenge Cards
Physical Challenge Cards
Vision Challenge Cards
Title Challenge Cards

Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet
Hearing Fact Sheet
Learning Disability Fact Sheet
Speech Disorders Fact Sheet
Visual Impairment Fact Sheet

Hearing Test
Hearing Test Answer Card

Go Impress the Rest
Learn to make first place presentations that will impress even the toughest audience. During this session, you will get first-hand experiences in promoting and designing effective displays that will sell your idea, yourself, or your group. Come make the best better and get ready for hands-on fun.

Key to Public Speaking
Have you always been nervous when giving speeches? Do you want to become a better public speaker? During this session, you will learn everything from how to write a speech and how to deliver it. Bust most importantly, you will learn the key to public speaking that will revolutionize how you speak in front of any group.

Outline
Handout
Speaking Poster

Leading in Uncharted Waters
It’s an ever-changing world out there. Explore what it takes to lead today and in the future, and position yourself to be out front

Outline

Leading the Fun
Ever wonder how to make club meetings fun and get everyone involved? It’s recreation time! This is the workshop for you! Be introduced to several new games and mixers and learn different ways of leading these games in your own club. This is sure to be a fun session and will be very useful in your clubs, county councils, and other groups.

Speed Meeting
Want to meet new people, but you’re short on time? Then Speed Meeting is the session for you!!! During this workshop, participants will learn many fun and interesting facts about other delegates in a short amount of time. This great activity can help any group get to know each other and can be used in any situation.

Outline

Team Building in an Egg Shell
Here’s your challenge; protect a falling egg with only 15 straws, 3 index cards, and 3 feet of masking tape. Will your team be successful or will your egg fall to its doom? You will decide as we discuss cooperation, problem solving, leadership, and all the aspects that help bring a group together into a hardworking team.

Outline

Using Your Noodle
Are you tired of the same old 4-H games & mixers? Then learn to play fun new games using pool noodles! After this workshop, we promise you will never look at a pool noodle the same! Learn creative problem-solving and leadership skills while having a great time with new 4-H friends.

Handout

So You Are a 4-H Club Officer...
This active workshop will allow you to work with fellow officers to carryout a mock meeting and other role play activities.  Learn about the duties of your office and new ideas to help you excel in your leadership role.  Practice your motion making skills as we learn about parliamentary procedure and how to make your next meeting efficient and fun. 

The workshop is very flexible and can be formatted to meet the needs of your specific training including a full group session, officer breakouts and individual interaction.

How to Be...
In this hands-on and fun workshop, you will try-out “how to be” in different situations.  Meet new friends by shaking hands and making introductions.  Get involved in activities that help us think about how our actions affect others and what meanings different actions can convey.  We’ll wrap-up by showing how to be thankful.

World Cafe
Consider for a moment the importance of conversation. Virtually every action we take is directed by discussion.  Between individuals and within our organizations, we generate meaning as a result of the quality of our conversations. In fact, we create our world and its future by connecting with each other, sharing knowledge and know-how, and building relationships – all through the process of collaborative conversation.

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