The
joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments.
4-H. . .
Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:
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developing lifeskills
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learning by doing
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utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant
university system
4-H enables youth
to have fun, meet new people, learn new lifeskills, 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.
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Members can range from age 5 to
age 21, depending on which state the member is
from.
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4-H starts on a club level, then
moves onto a county, district, state, national and international level.
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4-H offers such a wide range of
projects, programs and activities that every member can do well in 4-H.
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Each exhibit receives a ribbon award-
purple, blue, red, white, or participation, according to the judging.
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Premiums are usually given and some
projects advance onto state level!
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Parents, volunteers, community leaders,
and Extension staff share their time and talents with 4-H youth.
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Get involved in a community service
project through 4-H!
4-H Activities range from. . .
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Fairs and Shows
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Camps
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State 4-H Youth Gatherings
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National 4-H Congress
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National 4-H Conference
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International 4-H Youth Exchange
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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
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