4H is for Everyone

What is 4-H?

4-H is the youth development outreach of the Land Grant Universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and USDA. It is made up of a community of young people across America who are learning life skills and are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. 4-H’ers are actively involved in educational projects that are fun and that use quality curriculum incorporating the most current research and knowledge available through the Land Grant University system.

4-H youth

Have fun
Meet new people
Learn and do new things
Gain life skills
Build self-confidence
Practice responsibility
Set and achieve goals
Receive recognition for their efforts and accomplishments

Clover Kids (K-3^rd grades)

· Focus on doing

· Is non-competitive

· Teaches life skills for grades K-3

· Small groups

Traditional 4-H clubs (4^th-12^th grades)

· Focus on goal setting and working towards goals

· Participants keep records of their progress towards goals

· Teaches life skills for grades 4^th-12^th

· Larger on-going groups

Take a look at this Clayton County 4H brochure designed to answer your questions or call the Clayton County Extension office at 563-245-1451 and we willl connect you with a 4H leader in your area and answer any questions you may have on 4H. Clayton County 4H Brochure

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Author: T Muller Date: 4/4/2008