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 HorticultureEvents: 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!

THANK YOU