What is 4-H?

4-H is a community of more than 6.5 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.The 4-H community also includes 3,500 staff, 538,000 volunteers and 60 million alumni. 4-Hers participate in fun, hands-on learning activities supported by the latest research of land-grant universities that are focused on three areas: healthy living, citizenship, and science, engineering and technology. Youth can experience 4-H by becoming a member of a 4-H club, attending a 4-H camp, or joining school-based or after-school 4-H programs. 4-Hers can compete with their projects in contests at the local, state, regional or national levels and also attend conferences and events

What do the four H’s in 4-H stand for?

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health

What Will I Do in 4-H?

4-H members choose projects that interest them. You attend meetings, participate in new learning experiences, and may be involved in making presentations and community services projects. You may also want to participate in 4-H camps, the county fair, or take a trip to other states and countries.

How do I Join 4-H?

Enrollment time in most clubs is September through November. Contact the 4-H Office at 297-3112 for the name of the 4-H club in your area.

How Old Do I Have to Be to Join 4-H?

4-H Program is open to youth currently enrolled in first grade through 19 years of age.
You can be a full 4-H member from 8 through 18 years of age.
“Cloverbuds” for youth ages 6 through 7.

I Don’t Live on a Farm. Can I Join 4-H?

If you live in a town or city, you can participate in 4-H activities with pets and small animals, drama, food and nutrition, mini gardens, photography, woodworking, robotics, leadership, and more!

What is the 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.”
What is the 4-H motto?
“To make the best better”

What is the 4-H slogan?

“Learn by doing.”

What do 4-H clubs do?

It’s entirely up to 4-H members what their 4-H club does! 4-H clubs usually focus on one or more topics of the members’ choice. They conduct project-related activities, for example, a gardening club may have a year round garden or a technology club may work on Web design at meetings. 4-H clubs also do lots of community service both in their project area and where they are needed.

What famous people have a 4-H background?

Faith Hill, Reba McIntyre, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jim Davis (the creator of Garfield), Al Gore, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Lamar Alexander, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Herschel Walker and Reggie White  For a full list, visit http://www.nae4ha.org/4hda.htm