4-H

What is 4-H?

In 4‑H kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.

We Believe In:

• all young people’s potential;

• developing young people who are empowered, confident, hard-working, determined, responsible and compassionate—seeing a world beyond themselves so that they have the life-long skills to succeed in college and career,

• ensuring access and equity for all,

• the power of America’s leading public universities,

• the practice of positive youth development (PYD)* by creating positive learning experiences,

• caring and trusted adult mentors who cultivate positive relationships with youth,

• creating safe, diverse and inclusive environments, and

• meeting young people wherever they are.

4-H Motto