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4-H is an organization for youth, ages 5-19, that promotes
hands-on learning and is based on parent and volunteer participation. 4-H
welcomes all youth (and adult volunteers) from all backgrounds in all
locales (rural and urban) regardless of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation,
citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. The United States 4-H program is run through county Cooperative Extension offices, the University of California, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and a variety of volunteer councils and foundations at the county, state, and national levels. 4-H has many different programs including after-school programs, horse groups, camping, and 4-H Clubs. The common theme is youth learning and growing in citizenship, leadership, and life skills. |
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What new leaders and member parents need to know about the
Orange County, Ca. 4-H Program.
This is a work in progress. Please check back soon.
4-H Volunteers On-Line Training CourseVolunteers the foundation of youth development Pre Lesson: Using the Technology Lesson 2: Learning Through Experience Lesson 4: Managing Groups of Kids Lesson 5: Working with Parents and Other Adults © 1999 University of Missouri, Board of Curators |
Parent/Adult Behavior Guidelines State 4-H Volunteer Leader Resources |