4-H, 4 You, 4 Me, 4 Everybody

2023's winning theme submitted by Jay of Colchester Co.

4-H is a hands-on, community-based youth organization.

We are dedicated to developing young Canadians and encouraging them to become responsible members of society. We help our youth “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe and inclusive environment. We provide opportunities for leadership and life skills development while promoting agriculture awareness.

And it all revolves around fun projects...

4-H projects are all about learning new skills, making things and visiting places with friends.

The projects are divided into 2 categories.
Life Skills and Livestock

Life Skills

Develop conceptual & technical construction skills

Building Blocks

Learn basic and advanced cake decorating techniques.

Cake Decorating

Discover programming, the parts, and building computers.

Computer

Complete articles using different techniques.

Crafts

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Exploring 4-H

Based on St. John Ambulance training guidelines

First Aid

Learn proper food preparation techniques

Foods

Personal Development Credit

Grade 10 Credit

Learn about trees, plants, hiking, wildlife and more.

Great Outdoors

Exploring history, traditions & community

Heritage

Grow, maintain, and harvest your own garden.

Horticulture

Create a project from an idea of your own

Non-Recognized

Livestock

Learn about commercial beef production

Beef

Pets offer a great intro to livestock projects.

Cavy

Learn to pick a calf, nutrition, grooming, health and more!

Dairy

Learn a variety of commands and behaviours.

Dog Obedience

Learn about raising and showing draft horses

Draft Horse

All about goat breeds, care, feeding, showmanship, and conformation.

Goat

Learn about horse breeds, showmanship, general care, grooming, and more

Horse Basics

Learn about horse breeds, showmanship, riding, and more!

Light Horse-Western/English

Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling goats

Market Goat

Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling lamb

Market Lamb

Learn about raising, fitting, showing, and selling steer

Market Steer

Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling turkey

Market Turkey

Community Engagement & Communications

Effecting positive change in your community and beyond
Seeking out ways to lend a hand
Stepping up to the plate
Exploring issues, finding your voice and speaking up about important matters that affect you and the world around you
Acting as a role model for the change you want to see in the world

Science & Technology

Engaging in the science and technology world
Exploring ideas you may have brewing
Explaining your reasoning using logic and evidence
Extending your mind and reaching for the sky!

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The Environment & Healthy Living

Learning to be stewards of the environment by developing sustainable solutions
Taking care of yourself and others
Learning positive ways to stay healthy and active
Making informed choices
Digging in and getting your hands dirty
Learning to listen to your heart

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Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Appreciating the food we eat and grow
Learning about innovative and sustainable farming practices
Learning new ways of improving nutrition and food security
Exchanging ideas and solutions at home and abroad

Learn about things like...

How a club works
How projects are done
What members do
The age you need to be
How to register

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There are many benefits of joining a 4-H program:

Self-confidence, leadership skills, life skills, interview & public speaking skills, and more.

Members can also apply for scholarships, national
4-H awards, travel opportunities, and jobs.

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