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Communication Arts Project

In the 4-H Communication Arts projects, you will learn:

  • how to successfully prepare for and give public presentations;
  • how to improve your interpersonal communication skills in writing, speaking and listening;
  • how to use creative ways to communicate your ideas and information; and
  • skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, self-responsibility, planning and organizing.
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COMMUNICATION ARTS (For Youth Ages 8-18)

These projects books help you learn to interpret verbal and nonverbal information, develop effective public speaking skills, enhance written and spoken communication, defend a point, design a presentation and much more!

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Communications Project

Member and Leader Manuals
(Ages 8-18)

CA 1               Picking Up the Pieces
CA 2               Putting It Together
CA 3               The Perfect Fit
CA H              Helper’s Guide

               

Level 1 - Juniors (Ages 8-10)

  • Picking Up the Pieces discover how to put together a communication puzzle through nonverbal, verbal, and written activities that stretch and strengthen personal communication skills. Available through National 4-H Council.  

Level 2 - Intermediates (Ages 11-13)

  • Putting It Together will explore using oral reasons, planning and presenting speeches while gaining confidence in communicating in a variety of situations. Available through National 4-H Council.  

Level 3 - Seniors (Ages 14-18)

  • The Perfect Fit allows youth to enrich and polish their communication skills, develop resumes and cover letters and explore careers in communications. Available through National 4-H Council.  

Leader/Helper Guide

This Helper's Guide will help you support youth in his or her efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Available through National 4-H Council.  

 


Communications

4-H Competitive Events

Awards & Recognition

  • Ribbons and Awards for Competitve Events
  • Project Certificates and Pins
  • 4-H Portfolios
  • College Scholarships
Learning Opportunities
for Adults
Related Web Sites
Contacts
  • 4-H Communication Arts and Sciences Liaison:

  • Georgene Bender
    State 4-H Office