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Behnke, Andrew O.; Urieta, Diana M.; Duan, Siyu; Lewis, Zach – Journal of Extension, 2020
Preprogram and postprogram surveys of 241 Latinx 4-H youths from five counties in North Carolina provided a snapshot of their experiences in the Juntos 4-H program. The study findings demonstrate that Juntos 4-H has positive impacts on academics, college readiness, parent engagement, and community engagement. Suggestions are made to help Extension…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Program Effectiveness, Extension Education, Hispanic American Students
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DelCampo, Diana; Baca, Jacqueline S.; Jimenez, Desaree; Sanchez, Paula Roybal; DelCampo, Robert – Journal of Extension, 2011
Just Be It! Healthy and Fit reduces the risk factors for childhood obesity for fifth graders using hands-on field trips, in-class lessons, and parent outreach efforts. Pre-test and post-test scores from the year-long classroom instruction showed a statistically significant increase in fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, and nutrition…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Obesity, Physical Activities, Nutrition