Joining 4-H

What is 4-H?

• 4-H is the largest youth serving organization in the U.S.A.  It is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youth through a variety of programs in both rural and urban settings.

• 4-H programs are hands-on, age-appropriate, and university-based.  4-H helps youth improve their self-confidence, learn responsibility and subject matter, and develop leadership, citizenship, communication, and decision-making skills that can be applied over a lifetime.

• Download the Franklin County 4-H Family Guide.

• Download the 2008 Franklin County 4-H Enrollment Form.

• Download the 2008 Franklin County Mini 4-H Enrollment Form.

• Download the 2008 Franklin County 4-H Project Rule Book.

Who can join 4-H?

• 4-H is for anyone and everyone in grades 3-12.

• Mini 4-H is for kids in grades K-2.

• It is the policy of the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to its programs and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or disability. 

Why join 4-H?

• 4-H is FUN!  Kids have fun learning with new and old friends in clubs and classrooms, at meetings, social activities, tours, trips, camps, and fairs.  They learn about themselves and experience new challenges.

• For older teens, 4-H offers opportunities to develop and test their leadership skills as 4-H volunteers working with youth.

• For adults, 4-H offers opportunities for training in a variety of areas including youth development, instruction and more!

• 4-H offers something for everyone, there are over 50 project areas to choose from.

• 4-H is NOT just for farm kids...it's for all kids!