in Canada Positive Youth Development Formula

Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a globally recognized and research-based approach to youth development that considers young people as assets and partners in the community. PYD does not focus on one single activity or program, but rather is a general approach and philosophy incorporated into all our 4-H programming in Canada.

At 4-H, we use the PYD Formula to build responsible, caring, and contributing young people who are empowered to be successful through our supportive structure.

At the centre of the PYD Formula are our essential elements – the key ingredients that support PYD programming to be successful.