Suggested Enrollment Deadlines for both Holt County and Boyd County 4-H is April 1
If you are interested in the 4-H program in Holt and Boyd County, contact our office to let us know how we can help you. We will help both youth who want to join 4-H and adults who are interested in volunteering!
The 4-H motto is “to make the best better”. The 4-H slogan is “learn by doing”.
Mission of 4-H
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
The phrase “Learning by Doing” sums up the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Young people learn best when they are involved in their learning.
Why is it called “4-H”?
The 4-H emblem is a four-leaf clover with an “H” on each leaf. The four “H”s seen on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health:
- Head: 4-H teaches your child how to use critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
- Heart: 4-H will help your child learn respect for you, other, and the environment, as well as positive interpersonal communication skills.
- Hands: Through 4-H, your child will gain hands-on experience in career preparation and service to others.
- Health: 4-H will give your child the ability to make healthy lifestyle choices and to manage change and challenges.
Who can join?
- 4-H provides age-appropriate opportunities for youth ages 5 to 18. Projects and activities fit the interests of both urban and rural youth, boys and girls.
- Regular and competitive memberships are available for youth ages 8 to 18 as of January 1 of the current year. These youth can participate in everything, including age-restricted projects such as shooting sports and horse.
- Cloverbud 4-H members are youth ages 5 to 7 as of January 1 of the current year.
- Volunteers/4-H Leaders can be anyone willing to share his or her skills, talents, and expertise as a leader! We always need short-term volunteers for workshops or other activities. Background clearance is required.