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WHAT IS 4-H . . . |
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4-H EMBLEM: |
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A green four-leaf clover with a white "H" on each leaf. The four H’s stand for: |
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Head |
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Hands |
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Heart |
Health |
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| WHAT do the H's in 4-H stand for: | ||||||
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Head: 4-H challenges you to think and make decisions, both for yourself and as a member of a group. You will discover new ways to do things and different ways of dealing with everyday challenges. 4-H is big on self-discipline, responsibility, initiative, and leadership. You will become a positive force in today's world. |
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Hands: In 4-H, you learn skills that you can use for the rest of your life. You won't just talk about it, you will actually get your hands on it, learn by doing. Members choose from about 100 different skills everything from bicycle safety to cooking to computer technology to veterinary science. 4-H often helps members discover interests that lead to rewarding careers. |
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Heart: It can be tough growing up today. To sort out their ideas and emotions, 4-H members often talk to club leaders and to each other about what matters to them 4-H gives you a chance to become friends with other young people and caring adults. It is about building character, accepting people who are different, and making your community a better place to live. |
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Health: Being healthy means feeling good; doing your best to balance school, friends, and family; and making the best choices. 4-H focuses on developing healthy lifestyles and understanding what happens when you make unhealthy choices. |
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| Who can join 4-H?: | ||||||
| Anyone from 9 to 19 can join 4-H. We also have Clover Bud activities for younger children. Call the Extension office for information (859-744-4682). | ||||||
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| There are several ways you can be involved in 4-H, but the most fun is probably through a 4-H club. Clubs meet in public places like schools, libraries, community centers, and even barns. You can also be involved in 4-H as part of the curriculum at school or through camp, special interest group, and after-school child care programs. If you like to work by yourself, you can even do a self-study project at home with family members. | ||||||
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How do you join 4-H?: |
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| Contact Roy Turley or Heather Cassill, Clark County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development, at 859-744-4682. They will be able to guide you to 4-H opportunities in your community. | ||||||
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