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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.

July 1, 2026: Links on this page have been removed while materials are being adapted for current accessibility requirements. Updated materials will be shared on this page in September 2026.

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.

Record Book Manual New Achievement Program

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.

Record Book Forms with Achievement Program

Spark Achievements Report
Emerald Star I Report Form
Emerald Star II Report Form
Impact Stars Report Form

Go to the Achievement Program page for examples of completed Spark Achievement, Emerald Stars and Impact Stars forms.

Annual Project Report for New Achievements
Leadership Report to Annual Project Report
Annual Summary of 4-H Activities
4-H Resume template - Senior only
iSprout Primary Personal Development Report

Record Book with
Star Rank Program

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

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

Record Book Manual Star Ranks

This manual is for Intermediate and Senior 4-H members who have previously earned at least a SILVER Star in the Star Rank Program. It outlines all the parts of the Record Book and includes instructions for completing each form. All other members must use the Record Book Manual New Achievements Program. The Record Book Manual and Record Book Forms are separate documents.

Evaluation Benchmarks, Historical Book, Club Level

Evaluation Benchmarks, Historical Book, County Level

Record Book Forms with Star Rank Program

2024-27 Record Book Star Ranks Forms
Personal Development Report
Annual Project Report
Leadership Development Report - Intermediate & Senior only
4-H Resume template - Senior only
Primary Basic Personal Development Report

Save Record Book Forms in MS Word or Google Docs

Record Book forms are linked as Microsoft Word documents. Click the link and download/open the form as a Microsoft Word document (if you have the software) or 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.