4-H Vocational Programs


Photo of youth participating in a robotics competition, to show the types of robots used and how the competition takes place

4-H FTC Robotics

Youth ages 12-18 (7th-12th grade) design, build, and program a robot for competitions. The group meets on Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (with breaks for holidays), during the fall and early spring. Additional meetings may be required in the weeks leading up to a competition. There is an annual registration fee for this club, to help pay for robotics supplies.

The 4-H Gear Grinders are a competitive FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team. Find out more about FTC at https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc.

Videos of FTC Competition on Youtube:

For more information, contact 4-H Agent Maria Sabin using the contact form below:

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On My Own

On My Own is a fun and engaging financial education simulation for junior and senior high youth. Students imagine that they are adults with the responsibility of being the major income provider for a household that may include a spouse and/or children. Using a hypothetical occupation and income, participants work through a month of household purchases including housing, utilities, transportation, insurance, food, childcare, clothing, entertainment, and unexpected expenses.

Contact the Extension office (423-209-8560) to schedule On My Own for your school or youth group. There is no cost to schedule On My Own or to participate in the program.


4-H Next Chapter

Youth in 8th-12th grade learn about college and career opportunities through this program. Next Chapter inspires youth to choose to continue their education after high school through whatever path best suits their career aspirations. For more information, contact the Extension office (423-209-8560).