Florida 4-H Program Handbook
SECTION 8: Non-Competitive Events
Your Role in Developing and Conducting Non-Competitive Events
As the professional educator, you should plan, organize and conduct additional educational programs to support youth and adult learning experiences within your county program. An effective 4-H youth program at the county level should provide a variety of opportunities for youth to gain knowledge, skills and aspirations within the program areas you have as state/county major programs. Extending and providing enrichment opportunities to 4-H youth beyond their local 4-H club or classroom experiences is one of your primary educational roles.
Non-Competitive State/National Educational Event Opportunities
State and National educational events Events and Activities Handbook are conducted annually by the 4-H Youth Development Office or through Program Specialist leadership. They are designed to accomplish specific educational objectives to support 4-Hers' further achievements within the targeted program areas.
Non-competitive events usually refer to educational programs that are not competitive in nature (i.e. do not incorporate competitive activities during the event. However, in some cases, participation is limited and competitive selection procedures are employed to determine participation.
For a complete description and participation criteria of the event, please refer to Florida 4-H Program Events and Activities Handbook.
