Starting out as a small Ohio club in 1902, the 4-H youth development program has grown to over 6 million members and over 500,000 volunteers nationwide. 4-H is for boys and girls, grades K-12 (4-H Age Policy). The program emphasizes "learning by doing" for the growth and development of youth of all backgrounds.
At 4-H youth gain knowledge and skills in:
- Goal Setting
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Responsibility (Revolution of Responsibility)
- Project Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Self-motivation
- Citizenship
To develop self-directing, contributing and productive member of society
4-H is run through volunteer led clubs. 4-H clubs are a safe place to explore new interests, learn through trial and error and make new friends, all while having the support of a caring mentor. Each 4-H club meets at least 6 times a year and selects different projects based on their interests and completes these projects within their club
Project areas are a great way to not only develop interests but also to gain new life skills. (life skills model)
4-H project areas include:
- Robotics
- Sewing
- Livestock
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Cooking
- Horse
Additional Information:
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Complete list of project areas
4-H Emblem and Mission Statement