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Missouri 4-H helps communities create
opportunities for young people to be valued, contributing
members. 4-H connects kids with caring adults for
learning-by-doing experience in organized clubs, enrichment
programs, special-interest groups, camps and school-aged child
care programs.
As a part of the University of Missouri and
Lincoln University, 4-H is based on research to help children
and teens become competent, caring, contributing and capable.
4-H is one of the largest youth organizations in
the nation, with more than 6.8 million participants and more
than 610,000 youth and adult volunteers.
4-H comes in many forms:
4-H Clubs are for youths, ages 8-18. Club
members select learning projects, practice leadership skills and
carry out community service. Adult volunteers lead 4-H clubs in
community settings. 4-H club members have opportunities
throughout the year to participate in contests, fairs,
educational trips and camps. Most 4-H clubs meet at least once a
month.
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4-Hers can enroll in the following project
areas:
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Citizenship and Civic Education Programs
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Communications and Expressive Arts Programs
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Consumer and Family Sciences
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Environmental Education and Earth Sciences
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Healthy Lifestyle Education
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Personal Development and Leadership
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Plants and Animals
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Science and Technology
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DID YOU KNOW? |
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first 4-H emblem was a three-leaf
clover, introduced sometime between 1907
and 1908. The three "H's" represented
head, heart and hands. In 1911, at a
meeting of club leaders in Washington, a
fourth "H" representing health was added
and the current 4-H four-leaf clover
emblem was approved. It is protected by
the U.S. Congress. |
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4-H Clover Kids is for children, ages 5-7. Adult volunteers
plan and lead educational and fun activities to help kids
develop social skills and to learn by doing.
4-H School Enrichment programs provide
teachers with classroom learning experiences. "Hatching Chicks
in the Classroom" is one of the most popular.
4-H Special Activities and Interests are
unique to the community, reaching out to young people and
families for short-term programs. 4-H works closely with other
community groups to offer conferences, distance learning
programs, day camps, volunteer training and more.
 4-H
Pledge
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart
to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to
better living, for my club, my community, my country and my
world.
The Four Hs
- Head
- Clear thinking: problem solving; decision making,
critical thinking skills, visionary leadership, knowledge
useful throughout life.
- Heart
- Greater loyalty: strong personal values, positive
self-concept, productive family and peer relationships,
informal citizenship.
- Hands
- Larger service: workforce preparedness, useful skills,
science and technology literacy, community service.
- Health
- Better living: healthy personal lifestyles, promoting
environmental stewardship, creating communities that are
safe and nurturing for youth and their families.
Become
a member or volunteer today!
Return to Franklin County 4-H Home Page
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