4-H What’s It All About?

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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.