Michigan 4-H Healthy Youth

01/30/2026

Do you know a teen who’s interested in becoming a teacher or looking for a great learning opportunity that looks good on a resume or college application? If so, I have a program for them with MSU Extension and 4-H 💚

The Michigan 4‑H Teens as Teachers Healthy Living Program helps youth (ages 13–19) build confidence, leadership, and communication skills while teaching younger youth about mental health, fitness, and healthy habits.
Participants receive:
✔️ A scholarship to MSU 4‑H Exploration Days
✔️ A $100 stipend
✔️ All teaching materials provided
✔️ Ongoing support from trained 4‑H staff

No cost to participate • Space is limited • Registration closes April 15
Register now at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/

04/13/2022

Check the sugar content of your beverages. Read the labels and drink more water 😃

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids
On average, kids are drinking more than 30 gallons of sugary drinks each year - enough to fill a bathtub! Did you know this can lead to tooth decay and other health issues in children? When your children are thirsty, consider a cold glass of water instead.

(Knowing where your drinking water comes from, how it’s been treated, and if it’s safe to drink is important. Your local health department can provide information about groundwater conditions and options for water safety and quality testing.)

For more information: https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/ CACS Head Start MI Health Matters- MSU Extension Healthy Eating Research Healthy Choices Catch On

Image description: Sugary drinks include fruit-flavored drinks, flavored milks, sweetened water, soda, sports drinks, lemonade, energy drinks, sweetened coffee and tea.

04/13/2022

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids
Water has no calories and does not contain added sugar. Water can also improve physical, mental and emotional health.
For more information, visit: https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/
MI Health Matters- MSU Extension Michigan State University Extension-EFNEP CACS Head Start Healthy Eating Research

Knowing where your drinking water comes from, how it’s been treated, and if it’s safe to drink is important. Your local health department can provide information about groundwater conditions and options for water safety and quality testing."

Image description: Image of a water droplet with a superhero cape. Text: Choose to improve your health. Choose water!

02/18/2022

Sometimes we have many thoughts, feelings, and emotions that fill our minds. During the My Mind is Full – Day of Mindfulness on Saturday, March 5th, we will learn positive techniques to decrease stress and brain fog. Mindfulness sessions will include yoga, meditation, creating a self-care plan and making healthy snacks. Register by March 1 https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/mymindisfull
This event takes place at the Washtenaw MSU Extension Office, 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI from 11am-2pm and masks are required.☺️

01/04/2022

Join us for some fitness fun for your body and mind! Challenges start Jan. 10th and run through the end of the month! You must pre register for the free event at https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HFitnessFunGooseChaseGame/
There are prizes for the winners of the challenges! Any youth 13-19 can download the GooseChase app to their phone or tablet; younger youth, or youth without a phone or tablet can partner with an older sibling or parent. You do not need to be in 4-H to participate!

This online game full of missions to fuel your body & mind is open to 4-H and non 4-H members, youth under 13 should have parent or sibling assistance.

09/27/2021

Do you like making food and want to make money doing it? Looking to learn the laws regarding selling food locally in your area. This 4-H Making Food Your Business SPIN Club is designed for youth interested in entrepreneurship around food. This virtual 7 part series explores many of the aspects need to make, price, market, label and sell a product. Join this fun hands on learning around the business of food. Starts October 4th and goes to October 25th. Meets on Monday and Thursday after school from 4:30 to 5:30. Registration closes tomorrow, Tuesday September 28th. Register today: https://events.anr.msu.edu/makingsellingfood/

09/10/2021

Do you like making food and want to make money doing it? Looking to learn the laws regarding selling food locally in your area. This 4-H Making Food Your Business SPIN Club is designed for youth interested in entrepreneurship around food. This virtual 7 part series explores many of the aspects need to make, price, market, label and sell a product. Join this fun hands on learning around the business of food. Starts October 4th and goes to October 25th. Meets on Monday and Thursday after school from 4:30 to 5:30. Register today: https://events.anr.msu.edu/makingsellingfood/

03/10/2021

Fresh Chefs recipes to celebrate Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month!

March is and , and we are celebrating both with recipes from incredible alumni! Try the Oven Smothered Chicken recipe from celebrity chef, author, and Tennessee 4-H alum Chef Carla Hall, and learn how to make Ty's Thai Salad from singer, actress, TV host, and Georgia 4-H alum Trisha Yearwood. Find these recipes and others from the 4-H community in the digital cookbook: https://bit.ly/38saOky

03/04/2021

Michigan 4-H invites youth and families from across Michigan to participate in an awesome opportunity to hear from 2020 American Ninja Warrior Champion: Daniel Gil. He will speaking on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm through a zoom webinar. He will talk about overcoming obstacles. This is open to any youth or families in Michigan. Register at https://bit.ly/ninjagil

02/17/2021

Cooking with a Plant-Based Twist is the latest 4-H Spin Club open to any youth age 9 to 13. Register today, Club starts meeting next week!!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/Cooking/

02/05/2021

Do you want to learn more about fitness and running? Join the 6-week Clover Chasers 4-H Running Club! Youth ages 8-13 are invited to learn about nutrition, proper running form and hydration on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00p.m., March 11 through April 15. Participants will receive some 4-H swag in the mail and are encouraged to walk/run/roll a 5K to celebrate completion of the program. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/36KnuTc