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535 East Jackson Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2136, ext. 251
Fax: 208-587-2137
E-mail:
maryannp@uidaho.edu
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5.00
p.m.
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Elmore County
4-H and Youth
What is 4-H?
4-H
got its’ start in the 1900’s as a means of reaching parents with
improved farm and home practices. Educators observed that while most
adults were reluctant to experiment with technological advances, they
were willing to allow their children to do so on a limited basis. Once
adults observed the positive results, they moved quickly to
accept/implement these innovations. The first 4-H clubs covered single
topics such as corn production or canning tomatoes. Many of the
objectives of the teaching practices were to help the war efforts during
World War I and World War II with “food for victory” and “keep them on
the farm” campaigns.
Today our
objective focuses on the personal development of youth, providing them
with a wide variety of learning opportunities. 4-H utilizes the
“learning by doing” model. Youth, with guidance from adult volunteer
leaders, are involved in hands-on experiences where they gain useful
skills and learn how to live with people and serve their community and
country by practicing these skills in real-life situations. Each 4-H
member can learn by choosing to participate in a variety of
opportunities, including: project work, oral presentations, record
keeping, recreation, county contests, exhibits, 4-H Ambassadors, fund
raising, community service, and 4-H Clubs.
Who Can Belong?
Today’s
4-H is for all youth – city or country – from all racial, cultural,
economic, and social backgrounds, between the ages of 5 and 19.
| Cloverbuds |
Cloverbuds is the
noncompetitive program of 4-H and cannot compete for awards
for 5-7 year olds |
| Junior |
8-11 year
olds |
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Intermediate |
12-14 year
olds |
| Senior |
15-19* year olds (Youth
must turn 19 before January 1 of the current 4-H year and
must still be in high school to be eligible to participate
in 4-H) |
What Do Members Do?
Youth join a 4-H club. They are involved in learning activities of
one or more 4-H projects.
4-H
has a wide variety of projects and activities for youth of all
ages.
There is something for
everyone and every interest in 4-H.
4-H
is a family affair.
4-H
encourages participation by the entire family. Families work
together on projects and activities, attend meetings and
community events together, and learn every step of the way.
Top 10 Reasons to Join 4-H...
Develop skills to succeed
Make new friends
Try
new things
Be a leader
Show what you can do
Have fun
Make a difference
Be what you dream
Travel to new places
Work with adults who care
How Do I Enroll?
Call
MaryAnn Peterson at the Elmore County Extension today!!! Her
number is 208-587-2136, ext. 251 or email at
maryannp@uidaho.edu or
elmore@uidaho@edu
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