About 4-H

4-H…

• …is a youth organization of boys and girls sharing, doing, and learning together in all kinds of projects, events, and activities.  4-H members are guided by volunteer adult leaders, parents, and UW Extension staff.  Members choose projects that fit their personal interests.  Both rural and urban youth enjoy the merits of the 4-H program.  Families enjoy the meaningful time together through a variety of events.
• …is open to all boys and girls, kindergarten through one year past high school graduation.  4-H is open to all youth, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.
• … has a small membership fee, which varies from club to club and nominal charges for project literature and special activities which help pay for food, transportation, or supplies.
• …is a non-profit organization.

The 4 H’s…

Head

Think Critically

Solving Problems

Heart

Respecting self, others, and the environment

Communicating

Hands

Preparing for a career

Serving others

Health

Choosing healthy lifestyles

Managing change and challenges

In 1916 green and white became the national colors.  The green symbolizes springtime and youth while the white stands for purity.  The four leaf clover emblem was adopted by state leaders at a Washington, DC meeting and was in use by 1911.