Preparing Youth for Success
In Ohio 4-H, we empower youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime! 4-H inspires curiosity, builds lifelong skills, fuels adventure, and grows leaders through fun, hands-on activities, that include clubs, projects, service, and camps. Kids can be a 4-H project member when they are 8 and in the third grade, and they can participate in competitive events like projects and judging at county fairs. 4-H project members select from 200+ projects based on their interest—what we call sparks in 4-H.
Younger children age 5 and in kindergarten are Cloverbuds who enjoy group-centered, non-competitive activities until they are eligible to be a project member. All 4-H members engage in hands-on learning in clubs, camps, and other settings with approved adult volunteers. 4-H volunteers are critical to the success of the 4-H program and undergo a thorough selection process.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the 4-H program and/or would like to talk more about becoming a 4-H volunteer, contact us today!
You also can learn more about all OSU Extension 4-H youth development programs at ohio4h.org.
No matter what you select or how you participate, all 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences that stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four H's in 4-H. They are the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs.
- Head - Managing, Thinking
- Heart - Relating, Caring
- Hands - Giving, Working
- Health - Being, Living
4-H'ers learn through experience in various ways:
- Community Involvement - volunteer time to help community needs
- Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests
- State & National 4-H Trips - educational and develops leadership skills
- State 4-H Workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups
- School Enrichment Programs - helps teachers develop the "whole child," not just teach subject matter
- Cloverbuds - allows 5 to 8 year hold children to become involved with 4-H on a non-competitive basis
4-H Mission
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning with caring adults.
4-H Vision
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Interested in joining 4-H? Want more information about the over 200 different 4-H projects that are offered? Our clubs are spread throughout the county and we can help you find one in your area. For questions about the Tuscarawas County 4-H program, clubs, or projects, contact Chris Kendle. Enrollment deadline in April 1 of the current year.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Check our New Volunteers page for the Tuscarawas County application process and new volunteer orientation dates.
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Special Needs Accommodations
Accommodations can be made for youth with disabilities through our Winning 4-H Plan. Visit ohio4h.org/about/join-4-h#winning-plan for more information and to download the request form.
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