Home 4-H Newsletter Butte County Fair Fairboard Noxious Weeds What's Happening Workshops	The joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments. 4-H..... Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through: develop life skills learning by doing utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant university system 4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new life skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn by doing and receive and award for a project 4-H builds the leaders of tomorrow          Members can range from age 5 to 21, depending on which state the member is          from. 4-H starts on a club level, then moves onto a county, district,   state national and international level. 4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and activities that every member can do well in 4-H. Each exhibit receives a ribbon award - purple, blue, red, white, or participation according to the judging.  Premiums are usually given and some projects advance onto state level! Parents, volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff share their time and talents with 4-H youth. Get involved in a community service project through 4-H!

	Head: Thinking Critically. Solving problems. Heart: Respecting self, others, and the environment communicating Hands: Preparing for a career serving others Health: Choosing healthy lifestyles managing change and challenges
4-H Pledge I pledge   My head to clear thinking    My heart to greater loyalty    My hands to larger service My health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Opportunity for Youth

If there is a project you are interested in, contact this office at 527-8587 or email us.

Opportunity for Adults

Become a 4-H Leader

Sharing your talents

You have a lot to give.  After all, you have years of life experiences.  Now's your chance to share your knowledge and talents with young people, our future leaders.  

Experiences you'll never forget

You'll be able to meet new people and travel to interesting places.  4-H volunteers have many opportunities to attend conferences, get training and learn new skills.  

Flexibility to fit your interests

Do you like bird watching, cooking, gardening or working with animals?  There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as part of 4-H.  It's not just a program for farm kids.  You can have fun with kids, and learn right along with them.  

Pride in learning

Imagine a young person's satisfaction at learning a new skill, at doing a job well.  Imagine your own satisfaction at watching a young person blossom.  You can help our young people as they gain self-esteem - an essential ingredient for happy, productive citizens.  

For more information on  4-H programs call the Butte County Extension Office at 527-8587 or send an email message. 

Tawna Jones                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4-H Program 4-H Program Assistant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              tawnaj@uidaho.edu                                           back to top