What is 4-H?
What is 4-H?
4-H is the youth education branch of the Kenton County Cooperative
Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of
Agriculture. Each county in Kentucky has access to a County Extension
office for both youth and adult programs.
The joy of 4-H is seeing young people
grow through their accomplishments.
4-H...Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:
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developing lifeskills
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learning by doing
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utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant university system (The University of Kentucky).
4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn
responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn by doing.
4-H Builds Leaders of Tomorrow
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Members can range from age 9 to age 18
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There is a Clover Bud (pre-4-H) Program for youth aged 4-8
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4-H starts on a club level, then moves onto a county, district,
state, national and international level. -
4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and
activities that every member can do well in 4-H. -
Each exhibit receives a ribbon award- purple, blue,
red, white, or participation, according to the judging. -
Parents, volunteers, community leaders, and Extension
staff share their time and talents with 4-H youth. -
Get involved in a community service project through 4-H!
The Four “H’s”
Head
thinking critically
solving problems
Heart
respecting self, others, and the environment
communicating
Hands
preparing for a career
serving others
Health
choosing healthy lifestyles
managing change and challenges
Motto:
To make the best better
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.
Join 4-H! Click here to Join!
For a list of 4-H Projects and Activities click here!
For a list of Community Clubs click here!
For a list of School Clubs click here!
