4-H is:
Developing lifeskills
Going places
Having fun
Kids helping kids
Learning by doing
Making friends
Making things
Meeting and getting to know others
Showing what you know
Youth and adults working together
4-H Colors
The H's signify "Head, Heart, Hands and Health". The green,
natures predominate color, symbolizes growth, springtime, and
youth. The white color of the H's represents sincerity,
purity, and honesty.
The 4-H
Motto
"To Make the Best Better"
The 4- H
Slogan
Learning By Doing
History of 4-
H
4-H began as boys and girls clubs which were organized to extend
agricultural education to rural youth through "learning by
doing." In 1909, the first Corn Club, a forerunner to 4-H, was
established in Hertford County.
4-H Today
4-H is the youth education program of the Cooperative Extension
Service. 4-H has expanded to reach not only the youth on farms,
but those in cities and towns as well. 4-H applies hands-on
learning opportunities to help youth grow into productive,
competent citizens. 4-H is active in all 100 North Carolina
Counties. 4-H utilizes research-based information and resources
from N.C. State University as well as N.C. A&T State University
to teach practical skills which help children achieve and stay
active in school and the community. 4-H "ain't just cows an'
cookin'."
Topics of
Interest
- Citizenship and Civic Education: community,
family, global awareness, government, neighborhood, world
- Communications and Expressive Arts: performing arts,
photography, public speaking
- Consumer and Family Science: apparels and textiles,
child care, cooking, family heritage, money management,
nutrition
- Environmental and Earth Science: entomology,
forestry, marine science, wildlife, wood science
- Healthy Lifestyles: safety, prevention
- Personal Development and Leadership: career
development, personal appearance, personal development,
self-esteem, teamwork
- Plants and Animals: crop science, horse, livestock,
small animals (dogs and cats)
- Science and Technology: aerospace, electricity,
veterinary science
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Developed 8/11/99.
Updated March 25, 2009.
