4-H News: Smith County 4-H’er Attends National Summit on Healthy Living

March 2, 2020

by Katie Martin, Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development, UT Extension Smith County

12th grade Smith County 4-H member Shelbie Manus and 72 other 4-H members from across Tennessee recently attended the 2020 4-H National Summit on Healthy Living in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Smith County Extension recently sent an outstanding 4-H member, Shelbie Manus, to attend the 2020 4-H National Summit on Healthy Living in Chevy Chase, Maryland February 13 – February 16, 2020.

There were a total of 73 individuals representing Tennessee 4-H during this Summit. These individuals were selected through a competitive application process.

The Healthy Living Summit involves high school students from around the country gathering at the National 4-H Center to assist them in the development of knowledge and skills to address today’s issues including nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being. Students are trained to create action plans to implement in their communities and teach other youth about what they have learned. In addition, the participants were engaged in a career panel and networking opportunity, educational workshops, community service projects, a trip to the University of Maryland, a night tour of the monuments, and state showcase of successful healthy living programs throughout the country. The structure of the Summit maximizes the amount of hands-on learning experiences and translates that learning to direct outcomes.

Thanks to Shelbie who represented Smith County 4-H well at this national event!

The 4-H Youth Development Program delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades 4-12, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. For further information concerning the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer the youth in Smith County call 735-2900.

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