Colorado State University Extension Jefferson County 4H Mentor Program

Colorado State University Extension in Jefferson County offers a 4-H Mentoring After-School Program which helps students in need develop life skills such as self-esteem, problem solving, cooperation and teamwork.

The program consists of three components:

• Mentoring - Volunteer mentors work directly with youth to build academic and social skills.
• 4-H Activities - Club involvement serves to enhance social competencies through leadership opportunities, community service and group projects.
• Family STEM Events - Group activities are designed to foster family bonds through experiential learning activities.

4-H is a national youth development program that has been in existence for more than 100 years. The primary goal of 4-H is to assist youth in developing life skills that help them live productive and satisfying lives.

Some important life skills include making decisions, solving problems, relating to others, planning and organizing, communicating with others, leading self and others, and applying science and technology.