Teen Teachers Training "What's Your Spark" Fall 2023
This program is no longer accepting registrations. Please contact 4-H Youth Development Educator Shannon Range for questions. SLRange@illinois.edu.
This fall, teens will have the opportunity to learn not only what their "spark" is (interests), but also learn leadership skills and put their knowledge and skills to the test in optional Teen Teacher hosted workshops to showcase their skills.
When youth know what their "spark" is, they are more likely to be excited about the project or topic and will want to teach younger youth about it. Through reviewing 4-H state programs, project guides, and Spark Sheets, youth will make a list of their top 2 projects and/or topics, learn about them, and possibly host a presentation or workshop.
When teens complete this series, they will be well on their way to earning the name of Teen Teacher! They will have additional tasks and learning to complete, on their own time, during this program to get to the required hours to earn the Teen Teacher title.
Topics teens will learn about and practice may include any or all of the items below.
When youth know what their "spark" is, they are more likely to be excited about the project or topic and will want to teach younger youth about it. Through reviewing 4-H state programs, project guides, and Spark Sheets, youth will make a list of their top 2 projects and/or topics, learn about them, and possibly host a presentation or workshop.
When teens complete this series, they will be well on their way to earning the name of Teen Teacher! They will have additional tasks and learning to complete, on their own time, during this program to get to the required hours to earn the Teen Teacher title.
Topics teens will learn about and practice may include any or all of the items below.
- What is a leader and how you can be one/or a better one?
- Ways to lead in 4-H, at home, at school, and in your communities.
- Teaching styles to include 4-H's BIG-M (Belonging, Independence, Generosity, and Mastery)
- Public speaking
- And more!
All youth age 12-18 from any county and regardless of 4-H status are welcome to attend.
The programs will take place at the Wilton Township Building, 14355 W Joliet Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442. Additional OPTIONAL dates may be added based on Teen Teacher workshop additions.
- Tuesday, 10/17, 5-6 PM
- Tuesday, 11/21, 5-6 PM Teen Teacher Peter will host a geology workshop 5:50 - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday, 1/16, 5-6 PM Teen Teachers Avery & Peter will host a public speaking workshop 5:50 - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday, 2/20, 5-6 PM CULMINATING EVENT - May last longer.
If participants are unable to make one or more of the dates, they can request a take home packet for most of the activities. Just let us know as soon as possible.
Youth will be encouraged to enroll in fair projects summer 2024 as related to activities in this program (leadership and their project interests). This is not required but we'd LOVE to see what youth have learned!!!
Registration information:
- The cost for this program is $10 for the first youth in the family, $5 for 2nd youth in the family and no charge for additional family members.
- The registration deadline is 11:59 PM, 10/10/23.
- Minimum number of participants is 10 youth - please share as this program is open to all youth regardless of county and 4-H enrollment.
ACCOMMODATION? If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, email SLRange@illinois.edu at least two weeks before the program begins.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!! - We LOVE volunteers!!!! Without you, we couldn't make these programs happen. Volunteers are needed for anything from program prep to ensuring all participants sign in, and even to help teach! Email Shannon Range at SLRange@illinois.edu for more details.
SCHOOLS, Libraries, Homeschool Groups, and Community Organizations - If you are interested in hosting this program through your school, many of the activities are directly tied to Next Generation Science Standards and/or Illinois Learning Standards. Contact Shannon for details.
INSTRUCTOR - 4-H Youth Development Educator Shannon Range, SLRange@illinois.edu
We look forward to seeing you all and do not hesitate to reach out to me, Shannon, with any questions!!!!