What is 4-H?

The joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through
their accomplishments.

4-H. . . Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:

• developing life skills

• learning by doing

• utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant university system

4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new life-skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn by doing and receive an award for a project.

4-H builds the leaders of tomorrow.

• Members can range from age 5 to age 21, depending on which state the member is from.

• 4-H starts on a club level, then moves onto a county, district, state, national and international level.

• 4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and activities that every member can do well in 4-H.

• Each exhibit receives a ribbon award- purple, blue, red, white, or participation, according to the judging.

• Premiums are usually given and some projects advance onto state level!

• Parents, volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff share their time and talents with 4-H youth.

• Get involved in a community service project through 4-H!
  

4-H Activities include. . .

• Fairs and Shows

• Camps

• State 4-H Youth Gatherings

• National 4-H Congress

• National 4-H Conference

• International 4-H Youth Exchange

• Collegiate 4-H
  

Head thinking critically solving problems Heart respecting self, others, and the environment communicating Hands preparing for a career serving others Health choosing healthy lifestyles managing change and challenges Motto: To make the best better 4-H Pledge I pledge My head to clearer thinking. My heart to greater loyalty. My hands to larger service and My health to better living For my club, my community, my country, and my world.