4-H Basics

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