GOAL AREAS
Agrisystems Productivity
& Profitability

Economic & Community
Development

Environmental Conservation

Food Safety & Nutrition

Youth Development

CONTACT:
Barbara Speziale, Associate Dean 
bjspz@clemson.edu
109 Barre Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-0108
864-656-1550     

Youth Development

Providing opportunities for youth development 
Youth development programs offered by Clemson University are built on the premise of optimizing a young person's opportunity to grow, develop and achieve in society today and in the future.

Many of these programs are offered through 4-H activities, including skills in decision-making, citizenship, career choice, communications, business management, and interpersonal relationships. Life skills projects span traditional activities, such as livestock judging, food preservation and sewing, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as digital camera clubs, internet camps and international service learning.

Educational programs are held regularly through School Enrichment within communities and at the three 4-H Leadership Centers around the state. Year-round activities for high-risk youth are conducted in partnership with the South Carolina Departments of Juvenile Justice, Social Services and Education.

In addition, Clemson's Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life coordinates activities on the state, regional, national and international level to strengthen the ties between youth, families and communities.

FEATURED PROGRAMS
Youth Development

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