4-H projects are generally under 3 categories: Science, Leadership, and Healthy Living. Clubs often focus on one particular area and others are general. Our members, however can specialize throughout their 4-H journey or dabble in something new each year!
All projects are available to our members, however not every club specializes in that particular project area. We encourage our members to get involved in a project that interests them, even if it's not their club's priority.
For a full list of projects click HERE.
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Project Books take an average of 1-3 years to complete and most have a series to advance knowledge gain. These are formal curriculum that can also be used for homeschooling or independent studies. Members get 1 each year for free and are on a variety of topics! For a full list, just call our office!
Record books are to be completed for the duration of the project, which are usually animal based projects that complete in one year. These books compile data such as purchases, shows, and investments.
Completed books will be graded by agents and members will receive a Green, White, Red, or Blue ribbon for their work and celebrated at the annual banquet. Grading is based off of completeness, depth of project story, correctness, and well-defined goals. Since project books can take several years to complete members can turn in an incomplete project book (with report) to receive a certificate of progress made. These are given as long as the progress made is equal to or exceeds 30% of the book.
All books must be accompanied by the age specific report:
*The only exception to the 6/1 due date is the Horse Record book ONLY if that youth is competing in the Area North Horse Show. If the youth is showing, the record book is due 3/31 instead.
Rubric for Cloverbuds
Rubric for Juniors
Rubric for Intermediates
Rubric for Seniors
Looking for your annual record book? These can be downloaded and printed at your convenience!