What are 4-H projects?
4-H projects are challenging, but practical, planned courses of study with learning experiences centered around a specific subject. Members usually work on a project (subject area) for a year. Hands-on, learn-by-doing involvement is the most important aspect of a project. Making, growing, caring for, observing, and participating are all involved in 4-H projects. Project books can be found on www.n4hccs.org/. Over 190 exciting, experientially-based 4-HCCS curriculum products for youth and volunteers are available on this site.
4-H projects are challenging, but practical, planned courses of study with learning experiences centered around a specific subject. Members usually work on a project (subject area) for a year. Hands-on, learn-by-doing involvement is the most important aspect of a project. Making, growing, caring for, observing, and participating are all involved in 4-H projects. Over 175 projects are currently available in the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois Clover lists projects available to members.
4-H projects are challenging, but practical, planned courses of study with learning experiences centered on a specific subject. Members usually work on a project (subject area) for a year. Hands-on, learn-by-doing involvement is the most important aspect of a project. Making, growing, caring for, observing, and participating are all involved in 4-H projects. Over 175 projects are currently available in the Washington 4-H program.
4-H projects are challenging, but practical, planned courses of study with learning experiences centered around a specific subject. Hands-on, learn-by-doing involvement is the most important aspect of a project. Most projects have manuals or project books that assist the 4-H’er in the completion of the project. These manuals are age appropriate and can be tailored to meet younger or older expectations. The project manual can be used by the family in learning fundamental skills and/or obtaining critical knowledge pertaining to the project. Projects vary in length to completion. Some 4-H projects produce a tangible product upon completion. Most projects can be entered in the county fair. Check with your County 4-H Agent to see if your project has a category at the county or state level. County fair projects must be completed within that program year since the previous fair.
4-H projects are challenging, but practical, planned courses of study with learning experiences centered around a specific subject. Members usually work on a project (subject area) for a year at a time. Hands-on, learn-by-doing involvement is the most important aspect of a project. Making, growing, caring for, observing, and participating are all involved in 4-H projects. The areas range from traditional agricultural and horticulture to modern things like computers, aerospace and even pets! One of the most important aspects of 4-H project work is that the 4-H Member decides what they want to learn and do as they explore a subject they have chosen. They may select one or more projects, and receive a project manual which guides them through the activities. This allows the project to be self-paced, and gives children important skills in setting and working toward their goals.
