Reflecting on Kindness: It's OK to Ask for Help
In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect back on moments from episodes that allowed them to express different forms of kindness. In this week’s journal entry, Skye demonstrates kindness through the themes of leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, compromise, and asking for help. She shares how these themes allowed her to express kindness by…
2019 4-H Legacy Awards: Stories that Inspire
Since 2009, National 4‑H Council has gathered its top supporters, most passionate alumni, and inspiring youth to celebrate the life-changing experience that is 4‑H. Every year, we sit in awe as current and former 4‑H’ers share their stories of growth, determination and empowerment. This monumental occasion, known as the 4‑H Legacy Awards, continues to remind…
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Top Moments from 10 Years of the 4-H Legacy Awards
In honor of the 10th Anniversary 4‑H Legacy Awards, we are excited to share our favorite 4‑H Legacy Awards moments through the years. We look forward to creating many more special memories in the years to come! 1. Jennifer Nettles and Callista Clark, 2016 Legacy Awards At just 12 years old, Callista Clark demonstrated the…
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Reflecting on Kindness: Creating an Environment to Learn and Grow
In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect back on moments from episodes that allowed them to express different forms of kindness. In this week’s journal entry, Ethan demonstrates kindness through the themes of anxiety, confidence, self-discovery, and self-care. She shares how these themes allowed her to express kindness by creating an…
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4-H Saves Lives: The True Resilience of Two True Leaders
Photo Credit: TODAY Learn more about the life-changing programs that 4‑H provides to kids across the country and how you can get involved by signing up for our newsletter. We love hearing those familiar and inspiring 4‑H stories that start or end with: “I am where I am today because of 4‑H.” “I credit the skills I learned…
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Youth In Action - Where Are They Now?
The 4‑H Youth in Action (YIA) Program recognizes four young leaders in our core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living and STEM. Some perks of being a Pillar Winner include a $5,000 higher education scholarship and getting to network with 4‑H celebs, but our favorite perk is the all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C.…
Reflecting on Kindness: Recognizing and Celebrating Individual Growth
In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect back on moments from episodes that allowed them to express different forms of kindness. In this week’s journal entry, Olivia demonstrates kindness through the themes of confidence, trying new things, empathy, and connection with animals. She shares how these themes allowed her to express kindness by recognizing…
Meet the Doers of Rescue Ranch
Every day, doers are stepping up and doing more. More for their community. More for the people around them. More for the world. 4‑H continues its celebration of doers, shining a light on kids who, through their daily actions, passions, and knowledge, inspire us all. Meet the doers of ‘Rescue Ranch’, a fictional ranch and…
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The Importance of Inspiring Kindness
At Rescue Ranch, Skye and the rest of the Ponysitters Club are able to spend their days playing with cute animals, being active on the beautiful farm, and hanging out with each other. But their days spent on the ranch aren’t just about having fun. The Ponysitters Club was founded on the values of caring,…
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This is 4-H
For more than 100 years, 4‑H has been the nation’s leading youth organization to welcome young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving youth voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. These values are an inherent part of the 4‑H program since our founding when too often…
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