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4-H Record Books

A 4-H Record Book is a standard record of your activities in 4-H - your projects, activities, events, skills development and learning experiences. The 4-H Record Book helps you improve your skills in record keeping, goal management and reflection on your achievements and growth in 4-H. You can submit your record book for evaluation at the club, county and state levels.

The Record Book and Achievement Programs are optional and separate programs.

We highly recommend you take advantage of both programs to maximize your growth and learning in 4-H.

If you have questions, please contact Gemma Miner at gmminer@ucanr.edu.

Record Book with Achievement Program

Each county must align with these versions and eliminate all supplemental forms and/or other requirements.

Achievements Record Book Manual

This manual is for all members, parents, volunteers, and staff. It outlines all parts of the Record Book and how to organize it. The Record Book Manual and Record Book Forms are separate documents. This manual applies to:

Members who complete the Record Book and the Achievement Program.
Members who only complete the Record Book.

Achievements Record Book Forms

Examples of Record Books for each level coming soon!

Record Book with
Star Rank Program

The Star Rank program will sunset on June 30, 2027.

The forms related to Star Ranks do not meet accessibility standards and therefore are archived.

Members finishing up Star Ranks should continue to use the forms they already have to complete a Record Book.

Save Record Book Forms in Google Docs or Microsoft Word

Record Book forms are linked as Google Docs. Click the link and you will be prompted to make a copy as a Google document in order to personalize and save the form. You can use the document style you are most comfortable using. Note: You must use your own personal Google account to create and save Google Docs.