4-H Military Partnership Youth Programs
4-H Military Partnerships create opportunities for military connected youth to find
support, consistency, belonging, independence, generosity and mastery. For more information
on 4-H military partnership, see below or visit
4-hmilitarypartnerships.org.
4-hmilitarypartnerships.org.
In local communities and worldwide, we all work together in providing a support network for military kids - the everyday heroes in our own backyard.
- 4-H Military Partnership Grants support 4-H clubs and programming for all military connected youth on installations and in communities
- Professional development opportunities are available for military youth programs staff and Extension staff
- Curriculum Development - 4-H 101, 4-H 201, Tech Discovery, and Up For the Challenge: Lifetime Fitness, Healthy Decisions
- Youth and Family camps - day and residential camp opportunities
The Extension 4-H Military Liaison is a Land Grant University Extension professional
who serves as a link between the State Cooperative Extension System, Military Service
Branches in the state, and 4-H National Headquarters. Liaisons coordinate, network,
and facilitate programs and resources working with partners at the university, military
partners, and partners across their states in support of programming for military
connected children, youth and families.
The Utah Military Liaison is David Francis - dave.francis@usu.edu
- Mission Readiness - With their children in quality programs, Military personnel can focus on their mission
- Transition - Military youth can find 4-H in every county/parish in the U.S. and on overseas installations
- 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development - Research shows 4-H youth excel beyond their peers: 4-H youth are more likely to be civically active, make contributions to their communities, participate in science programs during out-of-school time, and make healthier choices (Tufts University, 2012)
- Use of Public Resources - tax dollars are used wisely for positive youth development
For more information about 4-H Military Partnerships and to identify go to www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Department of Defense
- Office of Secretary of Defense
- Military Family and Community Policy supports Deployment Support Camps
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- 4-H National Headquarters partners with U.S Army Child, Youth & School Services
- U.S. Air Force Child and Youth Programs
- U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs
- National Guard and Reserve
- Utah National Guard Child and Youth Programs (UTNG)
- Contact Connie Packer - conniegene.packer.ctr@us.army.mil - for information on UTNG
Contact Information
Dave Francis
4-H Youth Development Specialist
4-H Military Liaison
3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
435-760-4109 | dave.francis@usu.edu
J. Kelly Barnes
State Youth Coordinator
Family Programs Office
Utah National Guard
801-878-5796 | jon.k.barnes.ctr@mail.mil
Connie Packer
Contractor, BPSI
Camp Williams
Camp Williams
801-878-5331 | conniegene.packer.ctr@mail.mil
Brent Broome
USAR School Service Specialist
Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services
801-656-3479 | brent.c.broome.ctr@mail.mil
Jill Lukes
USAF ANG 151 FSS/AFRPM
Vivian D'Andrade
USAR Youth Services Specialist