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4-H is the youth development program of our Nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA. 4-H.org is maintained by National 4-H Council as part of our mission as an independent, private-sector partner to the Cooperative Extension System.
Using the 4-H Pledge to Create SMART Goals. SMART Goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Using these principles to set goals helps increase the likelihood that the goals will be achieved successfully. The chart below describes each principle and outlines questions to ask to ensure your goal is SMART.
4-H provides kids with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities.
Since 4‑H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4‑H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy.
Council focuses its resources on four areas that align with Extension strategies for growth: Investing in 4-H’s Capacity Building Priorities. Scaling Extension’s High Quality. 4-H PYD Programs. Growing National Youth Educational Opportunities. Unrestricted Revenue Through Cause Marketing.
Download any or all of the activity guides below to bring 4-H to your home or classroom. STEM, Crafting, & More | Grades Pre-K-12. These activities to help teach skills in STEM, healthy living, and civic engagement!
From youth-led summits sharing best practices about inclusion of LGBTQ+ youth to trainings providing guidance for 4‑H professionals and volunteers, 4‑H is creating safe and inclusive environments where all youth have the opportunity to develop skills in partnership with caring adults and feel a sense of belonging.
Mentors are an integral part of 4‑H. They provide a positive environment for kids to learn by doing, offering guidance and encouragement for youth to develop their own pathway in 4‑H.
Latest press releases. Minecraft Education to Bridge AI Skills for 1.4M Youth Through New 4-H and Microsoft Collaboration. By National 4-H Council • October 31, 2024. WASHINGTON, DC and REDMOND, WA (October 31, 2024) – When 72% of youth said they seek….
The 4‑H Luminaries are an inspiring group of alumni who actively live the 4-H pledge by making significant contributions in a variety of industries across America. Together, they help raise awareness of the impact 4‑H has on our nation’s youth and work to generate support to bring 4‑H to even more young people.