About 4-H

Founded in 1902, 4-H was incorporated into Extension Service in 1914 as a non-formal education program teaching leadership, citizenship, responsibility, communication & other valuable life skills to youth.

4-H’s mission is to create supportive environments for youth to reach their full potential. Youth ages 5-18 can become involved in 4-H through joining a local club or special-interest group, enrolling in a camp, or by participating in a 4-H school enrichment program.

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Four Hs

Four Hs stand for:

• Head
• Heart
• Hands
• Health

4-H Motto

The 4-H motto is "To make the best better."

4-H Slogan

The 4-H slogan is "Learn by doing."

4-H Pledge

I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country & my world.