4-H More Than You Ever Imagined!
4-H More Than You Ever Imagined!
Mission of 4-H
The mission of 4-H is to help youth grow and develop through
learn-by-doing experiences.
The success of 4-H in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Service evolves from the
mission of 4-H and the mission of Extension which is to "help
people improve the quality of
their lives by providing scientifically-based information and
informal educational opportunities
focused on issues and needs."
Educational programs are developed from research based information generated at the university. Specialists who focus is youth development work closely with specialists focusing on subject matter. Together they plan hands-on learning experiences to excite the imagination and natural curiosity of youth. The group experience is a means for developing leadership and citizenship skills of youth.
The 4-H program is operated by NC Cooperative Extension Service staff together with volunteer leaders who work directly and/or indirectly with youth. Volunteers, parents, youth, and community leaders provide direction to the total county program and specifically to the club program. In the process of helping youth grow, adult and youth leaders develop leadership skills as well.
4-H Colors
The white in the 4-H flag symbolizes purity. The green,
natures's most common color,
represents life, springtime, and youth.
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4-H Pledge I pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to large service, and My HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
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