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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Departments > Agriculture Department > Chesapeake's 4-H Programs > 4-H What’s It All About?

4-H What’s It All About?


Phone: 757-382-6348 Email: jddailey@vt.edu
Address: 310 Shea Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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4-H is fun for Families

Sharing
4-H provides an opportunity for families to experience fun together. Families can take an interest in 4-H projects and activities with youth. Families may give encouragement while allowing youth to learn by mistakes, as well as successes.

Supporting
Families gain more from 4-H by attending meetings regularly and by getting involved in 4-H activities. Clubs encourage the entire family to be a part of the meetings, community service events, trips and activities.

Preparing
Families can help youth prepare for real life experiences through 4-H by showing them the value of learning, helping youth carry out their duties in a club, and encouraging them to follow through on their responsibilities.

Caring
4-H helps families care for one another by working together, spending time together and learning together. Stronger families are built by showing interest in each family member's activities.

What is 4-H?

4-H is...

  • A fun, hands-on learning experience
  • An informal educational program
  • For youth between the ages of 5-19
  • Available to all youth in all communities

» 4-H Cloverbuds is a special program for youth ages 5-8.

Why do young people like 4-H?

4-H gives youth a chance to: 

  • Learn new things
  • Develop new skills
  • Travel to new places
  • Experience new situations
  • Make new friends

And most importantly...

  • Have lots of fun!

What does it cost to join 4-H?

  • 4-H has no membership fee.
  • No uniforms are required.
  • There may be minimal cost for some activities.

How do you join 4-H?

  • Call the Chesapeake Extension office to find a club near you.
  • Check out opportunities for starting a new club in your community.

Who conducts 4-H?

  • Virginia Cooperative Extension conducts the Virginia 4-H Program.
  • Local volunteers work in partnership with Extension staff.

How often and where do 4-H clubs meet?

  • Most clubs meet once a month.
  • The 4-H year runs from October 1st to September 30.
  • 4-H clubs meet throughout every city and county in Virginia.

What are 4-H projects?

  • Fun, hands-on learning.
  • Challenging learning experiences on a special subject chosen by the youth member.
  • Currently there are more than 175 projects available to choose from.

What do the four H's stand for?

  • My HEAD to clearer thinking
  • My HEART to greater loyalty
  • My HANDS to larger service
  • My HEALTH to better living
  • For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
    (4-H Pledge)

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Jocelyn D. Pearson, Chesapeake Extension Office, at 757-382-6348/TDD* during business hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
*TDD number is 800-828-1120.

 
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