4-H Youth Development

4-H is the volunteer led, dynamic, nonformal, educational program for youth of the Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H is the only youth development program with direct access to technological advances from university research. 4-H membership is open to all children, ages 5 to 18. Through hands-on, informal education and project studies, 4-H members develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and citizenship to become responsible and productive community members.

4-H EMBLEM, PLEDGE, MOTTO, SLOGAN, COLORS AND CREED

Become Involved in 4-H

The most popular way to join, is to be a part of a 4-H club under the leadership of a screened volunteer adult mentor. Types of memberships are listed below and feel free to contact the 4-H office to answer questions and help you become involved.

See 4-H Questions and Answers

Types of 4-H Membership

Community club:

School enrichment:

Independent members (formally called members-at-large):

Volunteer... 4-H Needs U!

4-H Project Books & Record Book Training

4-H project books are curriculum that youth can explore on their own with adult supervision.

4-H curriculum available through the 4-H Office at a free or low cost. Also see www.florida4h.org.

• Clover Bud Summary (5-7 years)
•  Junior Project Report (8-10 years)
•  Intermediate Project Report (11-13 years)
• Senior Project Report (14-18 years)
• PowerPoint Presentation with instruction and guidelines on project books and Record books.  

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