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Information for Adults
4-H is the youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas,
Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H members can select
from many activities in 82 project areas ranging from automotive to clothing to
space camp.
Adult leaders, trained by county Cooperative Extension Service Faculty, teach
projects to children using the "learn -by-doing" method. 4-H teaches leadership,
citizenship, and skills children will use through out their lives. Each year
Arkansas 4-H youth receive more then $80,000 in college scholarships at the
state level for their 4-H work. Some scholarships are available at the county
level.
4-H programs enable youth gain knowledge, develop life skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and form attitudes so they may set and achieve goals and become productive members of society.
Youth involved in 4-H:
The joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments.
Who Can Join?
In Arkansas there are three age levels in which youth can participate in the 4-H program. They are:
When Do Clubs Meet?
4-H community clubs meet monthly throughout the county.
How does my child join a club?
Joining a 4-H club is easy! You and your child(ren) simply attend a local 4-H club meeting. Contact your county Extension office to obtain information about the club nearest you.
What about dues and uniforms?
In 4-H, there are no uniforms to purchase and no membership fees to pay.
What can I do to help?
Volunteers are essential to the continued growth and development of a successful 4-H program. A volunteer may be a 4-H parent, relative or friend or a supporter of 4-H. Volunteers may serve as judges, club or project leaders, chaperons, resource persons or promoters. They coordinate local community clubs and help to plan and conduct local, regional, state and national 4-H events. Call your local Cooperative Extension office to learn about how to apply and receive training to be a 4-H volunteer.
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4-H Pledge
I pledge:
My Head to clear thinking
My Heart to greater loyalty
My Hand to larger service
My Health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Other Resource Links
4-H Youth Development Forms* To read and access our information you must have
Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded on your computer. To
download this free program select the "Get Acrobat Reader" icon. Once you
have Acrobat Reader loaded on your computer, just select the file you wish
to read.
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