What is 4-H?

4-H is a club for kids and teens. But 4-H is like no club you’ve ever seen before. Most of all, 4-H is fun for you!

In each of the four “Hs”, you’ll have fun with old and new friends:

• Head: developing life skills and knowledge

• Heart: building self esteem and supporting positive values that build character

• Hands: fostering active citizenship and service to others

• Health: teaching healthy habits

...at different types of 4-H camps
...at 4-H club meetings
...in ski clubs, horse clubs and other special groups
...in 4-H community service projects
...in individual 4-H projects about topics you pick
...on trips to places nearby and far away
...on international adventures
...in groups that work with helpful teen and adult leaders.

What more can you tell me about 4-H?

4-H is an informal education program for youths. It is a national organization, but each state has its own 4-H program under the direction of the state’s Extension Service.

4-H is designed to teach youths leadership, citizenship, and life skills while providing a safe and fun environment where they can explore new ideas, gain new knowledge, and develop new skills under the supervision of caring adult volunteers. At its heart, 4-H is ultimately a service organization, dedicated to the four-fold development of head, heart, hands, and health.