Childcare-related services include:

Macomb 4C

Childcare Resources:
Information on choosing quality childcare and resources are available.

One-Time Workshops:
Cover a variety of topics such as Safe Sleep and SIDS, Promoting Early Literacy, Problem Solving with Children, Math for Every Age, Science for Young Thinkers and Improving Transition Times.

4-H related youth services include:

Clubs

Community Clubs:
Clubs are formed around a wide variety of ages and interests.  Clubs are usually formed within geographic areas, schools or housing communities and focus on community service projects and other activities.  These clubs are run by an administrative volunteer and usually have monthly meetings.

Project Clubs:
These clubs focus on one project or interest area.  All members participate in the same project or interest.  These clubs are run by an administrative volunteer and usually have weekly or monthly meetings.

Military Clubs:
Military clubs focus on the children of those serving in the military.  These clubs are organized by the Armed Forces and meetings are usually held on a military base.

School Clubs:
Community clubs run through schools, either during school or after school.

Mentor Programs

4-H Youth Mentor Program:
Screened & trained volunteers are matched with youth in Macomb County (ages 8-17) to meet at least 1 hour per week for 12 months.  Youth are referred by the Juvenile Court .  Matches participate in various activities in their communities, including informal educational and recreational activities.  Monthly life skill trainings are offered for the mentors and youth to attend with a variety of topics such as money management, nutrition, team building, diversity, etc.

4-H Peer Mentor Programs:
The peer mentoring programs match trained high school students with elementary school students who are referred by their school social worker and typically have behavior issues and who are struggling in school, or those who just need some extra attention.  The weekly meetings take place at the elementary school for approximately 2 hours per session.  The high school mentors plan all activities and run the sessions which help them to develop great leadership skills.  The mentors also receive community service hours for mentoring.

Educational Programs

Proud Equestrian Program:
The Proud Equestrian Program aims to help disabled children improve their balance, coordination, confidence and communication through learning horsemanship skills.

Let’s Get Growing (Junior Master Gardener) Program:
This program puts children with adults to learn gardening skills in a hands-on, age-appropriate way.

Youth Conservation Council: