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What is 4-H?
What is 4-H? Friends, fun and learning about nature, cooking, growing plants, photography, animal care or working together to help others. 4-H is positive
youth development.
Who can belong to 4-H? Anyone kindergarten through 12th grade. You’ll find 4-H throughout your county, state, country and the world. Kindergarteners through
third graders can join 4-H Cloverbud clubs. 4-H Cloverbuds is an informal educational program designed specifically for children in grades K-3. The program
appeals to young children’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning and high energy levels by providing an opportunity for active learning in a non-competitive
environment. In Morrow County, we have roughly 235 members and volunteer leaders.
What you can do in 4-H? Members can be enrolled in animal science, natural science, home economics and expressive arts project areas, to name a few. A
project list is available at the 4-H office. If you can think o f it... we will try to make it happen.
What do you do in 4-H? It depends on you. 4-H members may be a friend in the same grade or school, or include people from other communities. Clubs decide
how often to meet and elect officers to conduct club business. Your club may decide to be active in the community, raise money for charity, become involved in
recycling projects or build nature trails. You can go on field trips or to 4-H camp. The choices and opportunities for leadership and advancement grow as you get older.
Does 4-H cost a lot? There are no national dues or required uniforms. The state requires a $15 per member enrollment fee, $30 family maximum, which goes
to help county 4-H programs, such as lowering costs o f state publications. There is an additional $5 per member county enrollment fee that goes toward project
materials and insurance in most clubs. Your 4-H club may decide to collect dues to fund special activities. Scholarships are available for enrollment fees if needed.
How do you join 4-H? It's easy. Choose the project you like. Ask some friends or brothers and sisters to join you. Ask parents, grandparents, adult friends or
neighborhood adults to be your leaders. Several adults can share this responsibility. You need only two members, but you can have as many as you like. Determine the
projects your club would like to enroll in and visit the Extension office or call a 4-H agent for help. There are also numerous active clubs that welcome new members.
4-H is Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow and “Learning by Doing.” Learning how to set goals and work toward those goals; responsibility— for an animal,
finishing projects, choosing how much to learn and deciding how involved in 4-H to be— leadership, decision-making, cooperation and how to present yourself and
ideas to others. For information about the 4-H Youth Development program, contact the OSU Extension office in Heppner, 541-676-9642.
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