4-H Club Tools

A 4-H Club consists of 5 or more school-age youth, guided by one or more adult volunteers. The 4-H Club’s goal is long-term youth development, which encourages its participants to learn life skills that will help them grow into healthy and productive citizens. Onondaga County 4-H Program enrolls youth that are ages 8-19 as 4-H Members.

4-H Club is an informal, educational youth opportunity, which serves as a “hands-on” laboratory for helping youth grow in any or all of the following ways:

How to make thoughtful decisions
Developing a zest and skill for lifelong learning
Learning positive socialization skills by working in a group and as part of a team
Improving their communication skills
Learning and using practical technical skills
Acquiring confidence and a positive attitude toward self
Enhancing citizenship skills by developing an awareness and involvement in their community
Developing leadership and teamwork skills
Exploring possible vocations and careers
Learning to manage time wisely and set priorities
Interacting with adults who act as role models and have a positive influence on their lives
Spend quality time with their parents in mutually rewarding setting