The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow.
Youth Programs
Interested in educational opportunities, educational materials, or getting involved in Extension programming? Check out our program websites:
Wisconsin 4-H
When you join 4-H, you’re a part of something big! 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with more than six million members and over 90,000 clubs.
Community Youth Development
Community Youth Development intentionally connects young people with community based organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, local government and nonprofits.
Programs with Impact
Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow
Did you know:
In Wisconsin, more than 69,000 youth are involved with 4-H and other UW-Madison Division of Extension youth programs.
The Juntos program reduces the risk of Latino youth dropping out of school by bringing together cohorts of 8th-grade youth to support each other
80% of participants in the Youth in Governance program improved confidence speaking in front of groups
Over 530 participants attend the Restorative Justice Summit, comprising more than 120 human services professionals, 100 youth restorative justice practitioners, 100 staff from K-12 and higher education, and 30 elected/public officials such as law enforcement
90% of youth said that through the 4-H program, they “feel connected to others in my community.”
