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Governor’s Urban/Rural Exchange Program - 2010
A Georgia 4-H Opportunity
The deadline for County applications is March 15th, 2010
In 2006, Georgia 4-H (acting on advice from Governor Sonny Purdue) launched a rural and urban youth exchange program. Georgia 4-H is uniquely positioned to lead this experience with a student enrollment that is almost equally divided between rural and urban Georgia. The program has been successful and we are seeking applicants for 2010.
The program is designed using the 4-H essential elements (generosity, independence, belonging, and mastery) of youth development as a standard for instructional and program design. The program will be conducted under the guidance and policies of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension service.
The State 4-H Office will seek applicants from rural and urban 4-H programs who will work with assigned partner counties to create an enjoyable and educational experience that will satisfy the objectives. Youth and adults from both urban rural counties will be involved in designing the experience and evaluating the project.
The exchange experience will range from two to three days visit in each county with a group of 4-12 youth and adults. Host counties organize a varity of both educational and recreational activities designed to provide cultural experiences that spark discussion of Georgia's natural resources. Throughout the experience, participants may receive guided tours, participate in hands on activities and discuss similarities and differences between there counties.
For additional information on this program please contact:
Mark Zeigler
Extension 4-H Specialist
318 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4356
Office: (706)542-4444
Fax: (706) 542-4373
mzeigler@uga.edu
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