What is 4-H?
4-H is a community of young people across Kansas engaged in learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Caring adults who support our programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential. Adults can share guidance, knowledge and wisdom, as well as model respect and provide skills training.
4-H is a nationwide program. Each of the four H's of the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop.
- H ead, critical thinking, problem solving;
- H eart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
- H ands, serving others; and
- H ealth, choosing healthy lifestyles.
4-H had its beginnings in rural America, but it now serves youth in urban and suburban as well as rural communities. Kansas 4-H is open to youth between the ages of 7 and 19. The new 4-H year starts in October, so many prefer to join 4-H at the start of the school year. 4-H enrollment, however, is open year round, so youth can join any time. In order to show at the county fair you must be enrolled by May 1.
Projects
In 4-H, youth "learn by doing." Much of that learning happens through project experiences. 4-H offers 29 project areas designed to develop the wide range of interests that appeal to today's young people. From beef to bicycles...electricity to entomology...forestry to food science...photography to plant science...rabbits to rockets.... Follow this link for a complete guide to 4-H Projects. http://kansas4h.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=21 View 4-H Projects Slideshow
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