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For questions, comments or for information on sponsoring the Pony Express Gymkhana or our Club please email:  bibbercreekspurs4h@gmail.com

Or text/call: 303-818-1958

What is 4-H?

4-H is a national youth development program that has been in existence for more than 100 years. The primary goal of 4-H is to assist youth in developing life skills that help them live productive and satisfying lives.

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

4-H believes in the power of young people. 4-H recognizes that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization —empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

4-H focuses on youth learning by doing – this means projects are hands-on and youth driven. Youth focus on hobby exploration, leadership development, community service, expanding on life skills and more!

What is a 4-H Club?

A 4-H club is a group of youth with similar interests. Groups meet to learn a new skill in a 4-H project area and have fun. They can be neighbors, friends and family members. The club determines when, where and how often they will meet and what projects they will work on.

What do 4-H’ers do?

4-H Projects: Youth choose projects based on their interests and learn from caring adult volunteers and scientifically backed curriculum throughout the course of the year, creating a final project that can be exhibited at the county fair.

4-H Clubs: Youth will learn how to use parliamentary procedure, the value of committees in order to accomplish work and cooperative skills through social interactions with club members.

4-H Events, Camps, and Conferences: There are many camps, conferences and events that 4-H members may attend. These opportunities are located around the state and nationally.

Develop Life Skills: Each 4-H member completes community service to become more civically involved in their community. Demonstrations presented annually develop public speaking skills.

Why 4-H?

4-H provides an opportunity for young people to belong – to be a part of a group (club), to learn new things and do fun things together.

4-H enables youth to:

• Learn new skills, gain knowledge and develop positive attitudes.

• Develop and use their creative talents.

• Learn to make informed decisions and solve problems.

• Develop a feeling of self-worth, while respecting the rights and privileges of others.

Jefferson County 4-H Goals

• Youth, through 4-H involvement, develop their potential and are leaders in their communities.
  All youth have access and engage in programs and opportunities.

• Youth engage in high quality, diverse, and relevant learning opportunities.

• Youth are surrounded with competent, prepared staff and volunteers.

• The Jeffco 4-H system develops the capacity to effectively impact the lives of youth throughout the state.