Find out what 4-H can offer you and your family!
About 4-H
4-H is a worldwide youth development program available in every state
and over eighty countries. It is open to all youth aged 5-to-19, who
want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return,
youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and
opportunities for hands-on or "experiential" learning about things that
interest them. They also get what all young people need to succeed in
life--the confidence, compassion and connections with caring adults to
make contributions to their communities. The mission of Cornell
Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to unleash the power of
youth and adults through diverse opportunities that meet community
needs.
Nationally 4-H is a community of 6
million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and
life skills. The 4-H community also includes 3,500 staff, 518,000
volunteers and 60 million alumni. 4-H'ers participate in fun, hands-on
learning activities, supported by the latest research of land-grant
universities, that are focused on three areas:
Mission Mandates
Citizenship - Civic engagement is the broadest mission mandate; it incorporates youth voice, leadership, respect, history, community youth development, SET, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Healthy Lifestyles - "Choose Health" is an initiative of the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program intended to help all of us confront and take action to change the statistics of childhood obesity. This link includes project resources, promotional materials, and more!
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - Kids who participate in science activities outside of the classroom are more likely to be comfortable with science. This link takes you to numerous 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects that give families science enrichment opportunities and connect kids to Cornell’s science outreach programs.
Learn More!
Find out more about the history of 4-H and what it can offer you by visiting the other pages on this site, then get in touch with a local 4-H staff person today! We're looking forward to welcoming you to 4-H in our county!
Last updated May 5, 2020