Benefits of 4-H
Kids Build Life Skills Through Hands-On Learning
Kids build life skills by leading hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and, civic engagement–helping them to grow confidence, independence, resilience and compassion. Adult mentors provide a positive environment where they learn by doing. This 4‑H experience is delivered by a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation.
4‑H is always here
4‑H’s positive youth development programs are available where you need them and welcome children who want to have fun, learn and grow. CLOVER provides critical learning resources for kids and teens all year long.
4-H Prepares Young People to be Beyond Ready
4H empowers young people with skills the classroom doesn’t always teach. Confidence; the know-how to work well with others; the ability to push through challenges and stick with a job until it gets done. In 4H, we don’t just prepare youth with the knowledge to get through life’s obstacles, we teach them how to conquer them.
4‑H programs hands-on approach gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research proves the unparalleled impact of the 4‑H experience.
The 4-H difference
4‑H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction.
The result? Kids who are empowered with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
4H reaches nearly six million young people through Cooperative Extension – a community of more than 100 public universities and 3,000 local offices. Programs are delivered by over 3,000 4H professionals and more than 500,000 volunteers.
