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!

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