Teens As Teachers

As part of the 4-H Healthy Habits program, sponsored by Walmart, one lucky teen from South Lake Tahoe, Taylor, was flown out to our nation's capital. There she learned what being a Healthy Habits Ambassador is all about. Here's what she had to say:

"My name is Taylor. I like reading, hiking, and exploring. I found out about this opportunity by way of a club I am apart of, Generation Green. I have never heard of 4-H before due to the fact that we don't have a program in Tahoe. I was pretty worried and nervous at first because one, I have never flown before and the conference center was literally on the other coast. Two, just about everyone who went has been in 4-H since they were like eight years old, and I felt like an outcast when I didn't know anything at all. My first impressions were that everyone was super nice and helpful. I loved listening to everyone talk about their experience with 4-H and the programs each state does. I learned about healthy eating and the importance of living a well balanced life. I hope that the program we start up in South Lake Tahoe will open new opportunities that were never available. I plan on starting a communal/ youth garden, and I hope this will be the start of something new for our town. I really appreciate being selected for this opportunity, and I hope together as a community we can start something truly amazing for our town."

-Taylor, Grade 12

Alongside UCCE Staff, Taylor will use her skills and knowledge to help lead the pilot year of TAT. Youth voice is powerful, so please get in contact with us to find out how you can become an actively involved!