What is 4-H?

Projects

Learn by doing…

In 4-H, almost any interest you have can be a hands-on project. Take pictures! Build rockets! Learn to sew! Plant a garden! Train your dog! Learn leadership! The possibilities are more than you can imagine.

Youth ages 5-19 years old can participate in more than 50 program areas through 4-H.

4-H Slogan

“Learn by Doing”

4-H Emblem

The 4-H emblem is the four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf, standing for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H colors are green and white.

4-H Clubs

4-H Clubs are informal, practical, fun environments for youth to learn public speaking and leadership skills as they gain knowledge in a project area of their choice. 4-H Clubs are lead by the youth with the assistance of a volunteer club leader. They meet in various locations from individual homes, to libraries, to community centers and schools.4-H provides research based, developmentally appropriate curriculum for adults to teach youth specific projects and life skills such as citizenship, communication skills, public speaking, leadership, teamwork and responsibility.

Skills

That last a lifetime…

4-H teaches skills that will help you throughout your life. Club participation, projects and friendships are other memorable parts of the 4-H program. You will have the opportunity to give project talks, attend camps with other kids your age and develop the basic life skills that 4-H hopes to instill in its 4-H members:

4-H is a Family Affair

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to take an active role in their children’s 4-H work by attending meetings and activities, and supporting the kids’ project work at home.

Awards and scholarships are available for project work, camps, special recognition and even college!

Volunteer!

And make a difference...

Looking for a way to positively influence the future of Pueblo? Volunteer! We have a variety of opportunities waiting for you! You may be interested if you…
   Enjoy working with youth.
   Want to share your talents.
   Have organization and communication skills.
   Have the time and desire to make a difference in our children.
   Would like free training to grow and develop your skills.
   Want to have FUN.

If you would like more information on 4-H, please contact us at leinberger@co.pueblo.co.us, call CSU Extension-Pueblo County at 583-6566 or stop by our office located at 701 Court Street, Suite C, Pueblo, CO 81003.

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