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4-H Public Presentations Event - In-Person and Virtual Options!

• Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Are you nervous about speaking in front of people? Would you like to develop skills for school and future careers?

The 4-H Public Presentation Event is a fun way to meet others, learn new skills, and enhance your self-confidence!

Who: Enrolled 4-H members ages 5-18. Not enrolled? Contact Kristin Ruggiero to enroll for free!

The Categories for 4-H Presentations Include:

1. Demonstration - Show and explain how to do or make something
2. Illustrated Talk - Use visual aids to tell about a topic (PowerPoint, poster, models, etc.)
3. Formal Speech - Persuade, motivate or inform the audience without the use of visuals
4. Recitation - Perform a piece of pre-written material (monologue, poem, essay, etc.)
5. Dramatic Interpretation - A presenter or team of two re-enacts of a piece of scripted material. Should include props and costumes. Original pieces are accepted
6. Interview Process - 4-H teens will undergo a simulated job or college entrance interview with a volunteer evaluator. Includes resume, cover letter, application, and face-to-face interview

On the day of the event, you will present your presentation to two trained evaluators, who will offer valuable feedback to help you improve your skills. The 4-H Public Presentation Event is not a competition, but an opportunity to practice speaking in front of others.

Unable to make it on March 1st? Submit your presentation virtually by Sunday, March 2nd!

2025 4-H Presentations Overview and Event Details

To learn more about this year's event including the in-person and virtual options and resources, view: 2025 Rockland County 4-H Public Presentations Overview and Event Details.

Preparing for Public Presentations

• 4-H Public Speaking Best Practices - University of California 4-H Presentation Manual
• Planning Worksheets: Selecting a Topic & Presentation Organizer - University of California 4-H Presentation Manual
• How to Do a Food Demonstration
• How to Make Cue Cards for Speeches
• Tools for Public Speaking
• NYS 4-H Public Presentations Event Guide
• NYS 4-H Public Presentations Evaluator's Guide

Feedback Forms

• Ages 8-12 yrs Demonstration / Illustrated Talk
• Ages 13+ Demonstration / Illustrated Talk - Will be revised for 2025
• Creative Communications
• Speech
• Cloverbud (ages 5-7)

4-H Teen Interviews

• NYS 4-H Teen Interview Youth Packet
• NYS 4-H Interview Scoring Rubric
• NYS 4-H Interview Evaluation Form
• 4-H MOCK College Application
• 4-H MOCK CCE Employment Application
• 4-H MOCK Position Description
• Cornell Career Guide

Learn More

https://rocklandcce.org/youth/public-presentations

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/RCPP25_239

Location

CCE Rockland Education Center
10 Patriot Hills Drive
Stony Point, New York 10980

Last updated January 22, 2025