4-H Youth Development
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4-H YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT 4-H
4-H is a world-wide youth development program
Provides
Opportunities for young people
To learn leadership skills
To explore ways to serve
To engage in hands-on learning
To develop beneficial life skills
Training in project areas to suit a variety of interests
Awards through contests, trips, and scholarships
4-H IS…
Learning By Doing
Helping Others
Having Fun
Making New Friends
Developing Volunteerism
Becoming A Leader
Practicing Responsibility
Solving Problems
Making the Best Better
4-H CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE
The 4-H motto is “To Make
the Best Better”
Meeting needs in our
community and beyond
through
Hands-on group activities
One-on-one relationship
building
The collection of resources
Developing an awareness and
compassion for others
Using your skills and
interests to help others
4-H LEADERSHIP
Opportunities
Teaching workshops
Planning activities
Organizing meetings and
projects
Mentoring younger members
Positions
Workshop / Project Leaders
Club / County / District Officers
State Leadership Team
State Ambassadors
GOAL OF 4-H PROJECTS
Gain skills and knowledge in an area of
interest
Share information and experiences with
others
Apply project work in community service and
leadership
Plants & Animals
Projects
Small Animals
Veterinary Science
Livestock
Crops
Horticulture
Events:
Livestock Judging
Show Animals
Horticulture Judging
Family & Consumer
Sciences Projects
Sewing
Fabrics and Fashion
Food and Nutrition
Healthy Living
Consumer Education
Entrepreneurship
Childcare & Development
Safety
Events:
Dress Revue & Dress to Impress
4-H Food Showdown
Consumer Judging
4-H Market Place
Science and
Technology Projects
Entomology
Engineering and Technology
Robotics
GPS
Computer Technology
Aerospace
Electronics
Woodworking
Events
4-H Science Day Experiment
4-H Robotics Teams
Geocaching
Expressive Arts
Projects
Performing Arts
Drama / Theater
Arts and Crafts
Photography
Public Speaking
Graphic Design
Events
Share the Fun
4-H Has Talent
Talks & Demonstration Contests
Environmental
Sciences Projects
Wildlife & Fisheries
Environmental Stewardship
Shooting Sports
Forestry
Geology
Energy
Events
Archery Contests
4-H Camp
Farm Safety Day
How To Get
Involved
Visit the Oklahoma 4-H
website at
4h.okstate.edu
Contact your county
Extension Office
Find a local club
Choose a project area
Start growing!
THANK YOU