Utah 4-H Creates 'Gateway to Adventure' Web Site

Utah State University Extension 4-H recently launched a new Web site, the Gateway to Adventure.

“The site was designed to be more updated and user friendly and is now both fun to look at and fun to use,” said Web site designer Alden Jack. “We have adopted the theme Gateway to Adventure for the new Web site because we feel it will be easy to use and will enable the public to have much greater access to Utah 4-H activities and resources.

 

The Web site includes an introduction for volunteers and parents involved in 4-H, a promotion and funding page, events and registration page and a resource library.

 

“We are excited to use this site as a tool to expand the 4-H program throughout Utah and to provide the public and current 4-H members with information in a timely and efficient manner,” said Noelle Cockett, vice president for Cooperative Extension and agriculture.

 

The Utah 4-H program is designed to help youths learn independence, develop character and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to help them master life’s challenges. The program is sponsored by Utah State University Cooperative Extension and has many volunteer workers throughout the state.

 

“I am very pleased with the new 4-H Web site,” said Kevin Kesler, director of 4-H and youth programs. “It should help the public learn more about 4-H and make it much easier to get involved with the 4-H program. This is a fun and exciting time for 4-H. This new Web site illustrates the diversity of programming available through 4-H, while assuring long-time supporters of 4-H that we still value our roots and those programs that are still the backbone of 4-H. I encourage Utah residents to check out the Web site and see what your local 4-H program is doing.”

 

In 2006, Utah 4-H had more than 98,000 youths participating in the program with more than 115,000 activities and projects statewide. 4-H leads the nation in many programs, including the 4-H HAM radio program, ATV safety program and youth and family programs. The organization has more than eight million youth participants nationwide.

 

Writer: Brandon Monson, 435-797-0810, brandon.monson@usu.edu