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4-H is a nonformal educational youth program, conducted by the University of California's          Cooperative Extension as authorized by federal and state statutes. In each county, the local Extension staff (County Director and 4-H Youth Advisors) has the authority to administer the program in accordance with University and Extension policy.

         4-H provides a wide variety of things to do and learn. Members belong to a group and take          part in group events, or explore their own special interests on an individual basis. Youth may enroll in 4-H on their 9th birthday or when entering the 4th grade, whichever comes first, and may be members until the end of the calendar year in which they become 19.

         The purpose of 4-H is to help young people discover and develop their potential. 4-H          encourages young people to set their own goals and make their own plans and decisions. This helps boys and girls mature and builds their self-confidence. By being part of a group, 4-H'ers learn to understand other people and to cooperate with them. These are two basic skills for a happy, useful life.

         GOALS: The goals of 4-H are to help young people:

              Develop initiative and assume responsibility.  Develop leadership and be of service to others.
              Develop the ability to live and work cooperatively with others.  Acquire knowledge and skills and explore careers. Achieve satisfaction from work and accomplishments.  Choose from alternatives and plan satisfying lives.  Develop positive self images.
 
 

         4-H PROJECTS: Learning by doing in an atmosphere where learning is fun is a basic          philosophy of 4-H. The project is where learning by doing takes place. Within the project, members find things to learn, things to do, things to make, and things to explore. A 4-H
         project is:

              Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member.  Guided by a volunteer who is the project leader.  Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured.  Summarized by some form of record keeping.

         Each year a 4-H member takes at least one project. Members enrolling for the first time          should be encouraged to take only one project. As boys and girls gain experience, the size of the project may be increased and/or additional projects may be selected. With their project leader and parents as consultants, members should select a project that will be a challenge, but not one that is larger than they can handle. Any project a 4-H member selects should be based on:

              Their interests, needs, and time available.  Their family situation.  Suitability to the area in which they live The availability of necessary tools and equipment.

                Some project groups meet once a week. Others meet once or twice a month. The purpose      of these meetings is to guide the members in gaining knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits needed to complete their work successfully.

         Member's guides, reports, and records are available free to 4-H members for most projects. The volunteer who leads the project will obtain these for the 4-H members. 4-H record forms help the members keep track of what they do in their project work.

         What projects are available?

         Each county has a variety of projects to offer. The following is a list of general project areas that are offered:

                  Animal Science
                  Beef Cattle
                  Dairy Cattle 4-H is a nonformal educational youth program, conducted by the University of California's
         Cooperative Extension as authorized by federal and state statutes. In each county, the local Extension staff (County Director and 4-H Youth Advisors) has the authority to administer the program in accordance with University and Extension policy.  4-H provides a wide variety of things to do and learn. Members belong to a group and take part in group events, or explore their own special interests on an individual basis. Youth  may enroll in 4-H on their 9th birthday or when entering the 4th grade, whichever comes first, and may be members until the end of the calendar year in which they become 19.

         The purpose of 4-H is to help young people discover and develop their potential. 4-H        encourages young people to set their own goals and make their own plans and decisions. This helps boys and girls mature and builds their self-confidence. By being part of a group, 4-H'ers learn to understand other people and to cooperate with them. These are two basic skills for a happy, useful life.

         GOALS: The goals of 4-H are to help young people:

              Develop initiative and assume responsibility.  Develop leadership and be of service to others. Develop the ability to live and work cooperatively with others.  Acquire knowledge and skills and explore careers.  Achieve satisfaction from work and accomplishments.  Choose from alternatives and plan satisfying lives.  Develop positive self images.

         MEETINGS: The 4-H members in a club elect their officers and plan, implement, and         evaluate an annual Plan of Work. An adult volunteer leader coaches the club's officers and members in these activities and guides them as they acquire leadership skills. Any parent or adult volunteer leader may join the discussion during a 4-H meeting, but only 4-H members vote on matters that are brought before the club. The meetings also enable members and parents to get together to share experiences and interests. One of the good  things 4-H offers is an opportunity to enjoy learning with family and friends.

         4-H PROJECTS: Learning by doing in an atmosphere where learning is fun is a basic          philosophy of 4-H. The project is where learning by doing takes place. Within the project, members find things to learn, things to do, things to make, and things to explore. A 4-H project is:

              Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member.  Guided by a volunteer who is the project leader.  Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured.  Summarized by some form of record keeping.

         Each year a 4-H member takes at least one project. Members enrolling for the first time         should be encouraged to take only one project. As boys and girls gain experience, the size of the project may be increased and/or additional projects may be selected. With their project leader and parents as consultants, members should select a project that will be a challenge, but not one that is larger than they can handle. Any project a 4-H member selects should be based on:

              Their interests, needs, and time available.  Their family situation.  Suitability to the area in which they live. The availability of necessary tools and equipment.

         A 4-H project is supervised by the project leader with the help of the member's parents, but it is the 4-H member who must do the work. Some projects (raising plants and animals) involve the production of items for sale. Where this is the case, a business agreement should be established between the 4-H member and his or her parents.

         Some project groups meet once a week. Others meet once or twice a month. The purpose of these meetings is to guide the members in gaining knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits needed to complete their work successfully.

         Member's guides, reports, and records are available free to 4-H members for most projects. The volunteer who leads the project will obtain these for the 4-H members. 4-H record forms help the members keep track of what they do in their project work.

         What projects are available?

         Each county has a variety of projects to offer. The following is a list of general project areas that are offered:
 

                  Animal                Food Preservation
                                            CScience
                  Beef Cattle
                  Dairy Cattle
                  Goats
                  Guide Dog Training
                  Horse and Ponies
                  Pets & Small Animals
                  Rabbits
                  Poultry
                  Swine (Pigs)
                  Sheep
                  Veterinary Science
                  Engineering
                  Aerospace & Rocketry
                  Automotive
                  Bicycles
                  Computers
                  Electricity
                  Small Engines
                  Woodworking
                  Home Economics
                  Foods & Nutrition
                  Clothing & Fashion
                                            Childcare
                             Cooking                                              Leisure and Recreation
                                            Camping & Backpacking
                                            Outdoor Adventure
                                            Arts & Crafts
                                            Shooting Sports
                                            Recreational Sports
                                            Leathercraft
                                            Photography
                                            Natural Science
                                            Gardening
                                            Entomology (Bugs)
                                            Forestry
                                            Geology (Rocks and Earth)
                                            Marine Science
                                            Social Science
                                            Communication
                                            Safety
                                            Citizenship & Leadership
                                            Community Pride
                                            Exchange Programs (Travel)
 


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