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Icebreakers and Team Building Resources

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Program Contact

Amy Alder, 4-H Program Manager
Phone Number509-962-7565 Email Address • amy.alder@wsu.edu

Adapted from Ohio State University Extension’s “10 4-H Club Ice Breaker and Team Building Resources (PDF)” compiled by Beth Boomershine and Rachel Stoneburner, February 2021.

Icebreakers for Meetings

A welcoming environment is the cornerstone to a successful 4-H club meeting. Providing youth with fun activities and opportunities to get to know one another offers a foundation for members to feel safe and accepted in the group. Utilize these resources to expand your club’s activity resources.

Blue Ribbon Games and Activities (PDF)

This resource from Kansas State University has a collection of 4-H tried and true club games and activities.

Group Building Activities

This publication from Michigan State University Extension provides useful energizers, icebreakers (get-acquainted) and other activities to help members and volunteers build strong 4-H clubs or strengthen existing groups.