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 Obedience, 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!
