Besides camps, 4-H students can participate in the Youth Teaching Youth program. Through the program, older members go into elementary and middle schools throughout Dakota County and talk to younger students about subjects from conflict resolution to alcohol decisions and peer pressure. The teen volunteers use videos, games, and role-playing to facilitate discussion. Each county also establishes its own executive governing body. The council, which consists of one junior leader from each club, makes decisions regarding the overall county 4-H programs.
Council members disperse funds, appoint committees, and carry out the work of the program.
From the county level, officers and ambassadors can participate in district and state leadership programs. In fact, in its history, Dakota County has been home to several state federation presidents. Projects Members of Dakota County s 4-H and Cloverbud programs are required to complete projects as part of their club membership. The projects are meant to be educational and fun for the members. Projects are divided into categories, each designed to capture the interest of a variety of 4-H members.