Youth programs are spaces where young people grow and develop skills by exploring their sparks, engaging in real-world activities and projects, working in teams and taking on meaningful roles.
Research briefs
Creating inclusive and impactful outdoor learning experiences
By Nicole Pokorney and Kristina Abbas
Identifying and addressing access and equity barriers can ensure that all young people can experience the outdoors and grow in their connection to the natural world.
Using STEM to build learning skills
By Michael Compton and Rebecca Meyer
Non-formal and out-of-school educational settings like 4-H are important in addressing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning needs.
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
By Kate Walker
SEL is a process by which youth and adults better understand themselves and others.
Youth aspirations for higher education
Youth aspirations are a process of young people hoping and imagining what their lives will be like in the future.
Custom training for youth learning and skills
More from Extension
- Social and emotional learning reports, articles and issue briefs
- Youth activity: Daily time management for well-being
- Youth activity: Goal setting for well-being
Reviewed in 2023