4-H Youth Program Overview & Joining Information

4-H is a nationwide educational program focusing on youth development, offering a variety of clubs and activities for diverse members. Learn about the history, motto, enrollment, and membership details. Find out how to become a member, age requirements, and the cost involved. Join a local club, be part of community projects, and engage in special interest groups to enhance personal growth.

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1. 4H is 4U ! How & Where Can I Become A Member ?

2. What is 4-H? ? ? ? ? ? ? 4-H is a nationwide 501 C (3) non-profit educational program that focuses on the needs, interests and concerns of youth, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

3. 4-H Motto . . . To make the best better

4. What does 4-H stand for? HEAD . HEART .HANDS . HEALTH My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HANDS to larger service, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HEALTH to better living. . . For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

5. In The Beginning 1902 1st Clubs started in Ohio Texas History 1908 - Jack County Corn Club formed with 25 members All males 1912 Milam County Tomato Canning Club formed All females 2007 Statewide enrollment exceeds 1 million

6. 2010-2011 Bexar County Enrollment 55 Chartered Clubs 2,813 Youth272 Adult Leaders 29 Community Clubs 14 After-school Clubs 12 Military Clubs Pct 1Pct 2Pct 3 14 Clubs 3 Clubs 18 Clubs 20 Clubs Pct 4

7. How Old Do You Have to Be to Join? 4-H programs are open to all youth age 8 and in the 3rd grade, through age 19. 4-H Clover Kids is also available for children under the age and grade requirements for regular 4-H programs. Children in this program can range in age from 6 to 8 and grades kindergarten through 2nd grade.

8. How Do You Join 4-H? By enrolling and participating in one of the following clubs: A community or neighborhood club A project or school club A special interest project One Adult Volunteer Leader and at least 5 youth may start a new club

9. How Much Does it Cost to Join 4-H? Coins_2.jpg 6.1K Coins_2.jpg 6.1K Joining 4-H costs little or nothing There are no county, state, or national dues If projects require an investment to get started, the clubs can usually conduct fundraising activities Bexar County 4-H clubs participate in a countywide fundraiser with part of the proceeds being kept by the clubs Coins__Bills_3.jpg 6.0K

10. How Often Do 4-H Clubs Meet? 4-H clubs may organize any time of the year. Some clubs meet every week for a month or two and some meet one or twice a month all year long. ? ? ? ? ?

11. Where Do 4-H Clubs Usually Meet? Any place that is large enough and convenient for members of the group. Many clubs take turns meeting in the member s homes. Some meet in a central place such as a school, church, or community center.

12. 4-H Projects & Contests 4-H projects County, State, and Local Contests - Gardening - Theater arts Leadership - Citizenship - Public speaking - Food & nutrition - Computers - - Photography - Career Exploration - Livestock Show - 4-H Round-Up - 4-H Food Show - 4-H Fashion Show - 4-H Photography Contest - Record Books - Club Scrapbook - Project Show

13. Banner Projects & Curriculum Junior Master Gardeners (JMG) FRED (Families Reading Every Day) Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP) Kidz Ants Wildlife Modules Family Consumer Sciences Work Force Prep Yea 4-H Pillars of Character Take A Stand Keys to the Courthouse

14. Texas AgriLife Extension Bexar County Office CEA 4H 4-H Outreach CEA- Agriculture Ag Techs FCS Agent BLT Expanded Nutrition Program CEA Horticulture Master Gardeners Youth Gardens CEA - Natural Resources Entomologist

15. 4-H College Scholarship Opportunities Graduates_3.jpg 8.3K San Antonio Livestock Exposition Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation Texas Rural Communities Foundation

16. 2010 4-H Scholarships Scholarships (12) $16,000 S.A.L.E. Scholarships (1) $10,000 Richard Wallrath Education Foundation Scholarship (2) $2,000 McLean Estate Scholarships (4) $1,000 San Antonio Livestock Exposition School Tour Scholarships College Majors Engineering Landscape Architecture Earth/Environmental Science Agriculture Marketing Education Banking Management Veterinary Medicine Physician Assistant

17. 4-H, Community Collaborations & Partnerships Strong relationships with local organizations Form collaborations and partnership with other youth organizations Provide support, leadership, and assistance to other youth organizations

18. For More Information or to Join a Local 4-H Club Contact: Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite #212 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 467-6575 or (210) 467-6578 Website: bexar-tx.tamu.edu Email: bexar-tx@tamu.edu