District Activity Day
District Activity Day (DAD) is a 4-H Presentation public speaking competition for youth to present information on the topic of their choice.4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful way to help a young person learn how to do a public speech. It focuses on members teaching others what they know about a particular project/subject matter. They are sometimes called demonstrations or illustrated talk or a formal speech.
The speech/presentation should be between 5 and 12 minutes. District winners compete at the state level. State winners in sponsored categories receive cash awards! In specific categories, the State-winning seniors may go on to compete at the National level.Helpful presentation information.
4-H-Presentation-Fact-Sheet_2022
Important 2022 Dates
March 18th, April 15th, May 13th, & June 10th- DAD Work Days at Office
May 27th - *Mandatory County Day *
June 17th - District Activity Day in Currituck county
June (TBD) - Registration Due to State (agent will submit)
Benefits of 4-H Presentations
Teaches life skills. Increase public speaking skills. Increase self-confidence. Increase knowledge & interest in a certain subject matter.Will help you in the long run with:
– Communicating
– Other clubs & projects
– College/post-secondary education
– Careers Giving a presentation is a good learning experience.
You can choose a topic from any project you have taken in 4-H or currently doing. The topic should be something you enjoy, are interested in and can be presented easily in 5 to 15 minutes. 4-Hers who do a presentation develop self-confidence, the ability to speak in front of an audience and the ability to think ahead. In the following outline you will discover pointers and tips on doing a 4-H presentation.
Register for District Activity Day with the link below.
