Chariton County, MO
4-H Youth
4-H Is...
4-H is an informal educational program where parents, interested adults, and youth can help young people develop the confidence, social skills, decision making abilities, subject matter, knowledge and physical skills which will lead to a richer fuller life.
4-H members, parents and leaders have fun, learn to work together in club meetings, activities and special events.
4-H provides informational education as members learn by doing.
4-H educational material is written and developed by specialists at the University of Missouri and Lincoln University.
In Missouri, 4-H is made possible through the cooperative efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture, University of Missouri Extension, and local government.
A small yearly enrollment fee is charged to defray cost and to provide for leader education.
4-H is centered around the family and all parents are encouraged to become involved in the club to which the child belongs.
4-H Colors
The white in the 4-H flag symbolizes purity. The green, nature's most common color, represents life, springtime and youth.4-H Emblem
The green four-leaf clover has a white "H" on each leaf to represent one of the four H's: Head, Heart, Hands and Health.4-H Pledge
I Pledge:
My HEAD to clearer thinking
My HEART to greater loyalty
My HANDS to larger service, and
My HEALTH to better living
For my club, my community, my country and my world.4-H Slogan
"Learn to do by Doing" is the 4-H member's way of acquiring new skills and learning how to get along with others. New skills come from working with the hands. The ability to get along with others comes from working and playing with the group.4-H Motto
"To Make The Best Better" is the aim of each member in improving project work and in building better clubs and communities.
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University of Missouri Extension
Chariton County
charitonco@missouri.edu
Site maintained by Kimberly Jacobs
Updated 01/29/09
