What is 4-H?
National reach, local programs for kids
In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.
Life Skills to Lead
4‑H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction.
The result? Kids who are empowered with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
How Can I Join?
The 4-H year begins October 1st.
Any youth from 5 to 18 years of age may participate in 4-H Programs.
Sign up early to be placed in contact with your local clubs!
CLOVERBUDS / ages 5-7
JUNIOR / ages 8-10
INTERMEDIATE / ages 11-13
SENIOR / ages 14 to less than 19
In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.
Life Skills to Lead
4‑H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction.
The result? Kids who are empowered with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
How Can I Join?
The 4-H year begins October 1st.
Any youth from 5 to 18 years of age may participate in 4-H Programs.
Sign up early to be placed in contact with your local clubs!
CLOVERBUDS / ages 5-7
JUNIOR / ages 8-10
INTERMEDIATE / ages 11-13
SENIOR / ages 14 to less than 19