4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?

The Mission Statement

The mission of 4-H is to develop youth and adult potential through:

• Developing leadership skills
• Learning by doing
• Being a life long learner through research based knowledge and the land grant university
• Having fun!

4-H Pledge

I pledge

my HEAD to clearer thinking,      

my HEART to greater loyalty,

my HANDS to larger service, and

my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.                                   

4-H Members and Participants

4-H members are youth in grades 4 through 12 who learn together in club settings led by volunteer 4-H leaders. Club members meet all year long to complete one of 40 or more projects. 4-H clubs usually have officers elected from their membership.

Some youth participate in 4-H school enrichment programs or other short-term special-interest programs. These short-term programs may be led by volunteers or teachers. Most programs focus on science-based curricula that support the latest educational goals for Oregon students.

Youth in grades K-3 may enroll in 4-H Cloverbud programs.

4-H members and participants are considered part of the off-campus student body of Oregon State University.   Current 4-H enrollment includes more than 55,000 Oregon youth.

If you have questions or want to get started in 4-H

Email: Susan Busler   susan.busler@oregonstate.edu

          Judi Peters   judi.peters@oregonstate.edu

Polk County 4-H Leaders Association email:  pc4hleaders@gmail.com

Click on the links below:

Camp

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Fundraising

Record Books

Polk County Fair Helper Guide