The first step to start your year in 4-H is to choose a project. Learning new skills, making things and visiting places with friends are all a part of a 4-H project. Members can take one project or many projects. For first-year members, one project is probably enough.
Give some thought to the projects you would like. Talk to your parents and 4-H leaders! They can help you choose a project that matches your interest, ability and resources.
Members choose between a variety of Life Skills projects like Sewing, Crafts, Photography, Heritage, Scrapbooking and Livestock projects such as Dairy, Beef, Light Horse, Sheep, Dog, Poultry and Goat.
Each project has its own requirements and every member receives a project newsletter. Life Skills projects usually begin in late fall, while Livestock projects typically start later in the 4-H year in the spring/summer months.
Here are some questions to help you choose a project:
Talk to your parents and 4-H leaders; they can help you choose a project that matches your needs, ability and resources.
In 4-H projects, each project consists of numerous sections that a member may take. Some are progressive in nature; others are specific to the animal or skill being learned.
The variety of project areas means there is lots to learn and lots of challenge for both younger and older members. As part of each project, 4-H members keep records of their work throughout the year.
Clubs also plan activities such as demonstrations, judging, building educational displays, public speaking, camping, fund-raising or just having fun!
Learn about commercial beef production
Develop conceptual & technical construction skills
Learn basic and advanced cake decorating techniques.
Pets offer a great intro to livestock projects.
Discover programming, the parts, and building computers.
Complete articles using different techniques.
Learn to pick a calf, nutrition, grooming, health and more!
Learn a variety of commands and behaviours.
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Based on St. John Ambulance training guidelines
Learn proper food preparation techniques
All about goat breeds, care, feeding, showmanship, and conformation.
Personal Development Credit
Learn about trees, plants, hiking, wildlife and more.
Exploring history, traditions & community
Learn about horse breeds, showmanship, general care, grooming, and more
Grow, maintain, and harvest your own garden.
For senior members who are looking for a challenge.
Learn about horse breeds, showmanship, riding, and more!
Learn about raising, fitting, showing, and selling steer
Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling goats
Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling lamb
Learn about raising, fitting, showing and selling turkey
Learn about feeding, care and showing miniature horses.
Create a project from an idea of your own
Say cheese!
Purchase chicks to raise or hatch your own!
Rabbit breeds, care, feeding and conformation
Organize favourite photos into a special scrapbook
Make the garment of your choice!
Learn nutrition, housing, management and clipping.
Have you ever wondered how engines work or how to fix them?
Find out about types of tractors and how they work.
Learn about caring for animals
Purchase chicks to raise or hatch your own!
Equipment, safety, and how to make different types of welds
Learn to build cool things with wood
Youth representatives for 4-H Nova Scotia
Prepare a demonstration on a topic of your choice
Showcase your skills at your county rally
Grow the giant vegetable of the year!
Learn how to make good decisions
Open to Junior Lumber Sport teams from across Nova Scotia
Show off your artistic talent
Complete a speech or a demonstration at Club Rally
Does your record keeping stand the test of time?
Show off your projects made primarily of recycled materials
Design a theme to reflect this special year
Send your Tug-of-War team to Provincial Show
Competition for your projects made entirely of wool
Share your enthusiasm for agriculture with an audience
