4-H kids and leaders live: all over Washington, in all 50 United States, and in 82 other countries.Almost 6 million members and nearly 680,000 leaders are involved in 4-H nationwide. 4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. The 4-H mission is not reached through one activity or event, but rather through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development. 4-H provides opportunities for: Developing subject matter skills Life skills development Participation Developing communication skills Keeping records Sharing ideas Productive leisure time Recognition Making new friends Working cooperatively with adult volunteer leaders Developing pride while learning by doing Developing leadership skills Having fun while learning and growing W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
4-H kids and leaders live: all over Washington, in all 50 United States, and in 82 other countries.
Almost 6 million members and nearly 680,000 leaders are involved in 4-H nationwide.
4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. The 4-H mission is not reached through one activity or event, but rather through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development.
4-H provides opportunities for:
Developing subject matter skills
Life skills development
Participation
Developing communication skills
Keeping records
Sharing ideas
Productive leisure time
Recognition
Making new friends
Working cooperatively with adult volunteer leaders Developing pride while learning by doing Developing leadership skills Having fun while learning and growing W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
Working cooperatively with adult volunteer leaders
Developing pride while learning by doing Developing leadership skills Having fun while learning and growing W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
Developing pride while learning by doing
Developing leadership skills Having fun while learning and growing W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
Developing leadership skills
Having fun while learning and growing W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
Having fun while learning and growing
W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves. Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community. TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
W ith guidance from adults, youth learn useful skills and develop abilities in working with people. Members serve their community and country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Adults, as guides, work in partnership with youth, developing new skills themselves.
Cooperative Extension is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is also part of Washington State University. Through Cooperative Extension, WSU reaches out to your community.
TheThe 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, Washington State University, The United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers, and youth. WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
WSU EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WASHINGTON STATE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY
WHAT DOES A 4-H MEMBER DO? An active club member volunteers for jobs without being coaxed. They attend all meetings and activities if possible. They make suggestions and present ideas. WHAT ARE THE REWARDS FOR A JOB WELL DONE? The greatest and most lasting rewards a 4-H member can receive are:Satisfaction from a job well done.Pride in his or her accomplishments.Recognition from leaders, parents and other 4-H members for accomplishments.Knowledge and skills gained through the "project". THE REAL PURPOSE OF 4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
WHAT DOES A 4-H MEMBER DO?
An active club member volunteers for jobs without being coaxed. They attend all meetings and activities if possible. They make suggestions and present ideas.
WHAT ARE THE REWARDS FOR A JOB WELL DONE?
The greatest and most lasting rewards a 4-H member can receive are:Satisfaction from a job well done.Pride in his or her accomplishments.Recognition from leaders, parents and other 4-H members for accomplishments.Knowledge and skills gained through the "project". THE REAL PURPOSE OF 4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
The greatest and most lasting rewards a 4-H member can receive are:
Satisfaction from a job well done.
Pride in his or her accomplishments.
Recognition from leaders, parents and other 4-H members for accomplishments.
Knowledge and skills gained through the "project".
THE REAL PURPOSE OF 4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
FAMOUS 4-H ALUMNI
Nearly 50 million Americans from all walks of life have been 4-H members.
A few of the more famous 4-H alumni are:
Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Country music artists; John Denver, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Reba Mcintyre, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Martina McBride. Actress Holly Hunter and Astronaut Alan Shepard. Actor Tom Wopat, Entertainer David Letterman and Johnny Carson,First ladies Rosalynn Carter and Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, and Oroville Redenbacher
To read about all the famous people who at one time were members of 4-H,
visit Distinguished 4-H Alumni at: http://www.nae4ha.org/4hda.htm