History
This symbol, featuring four connected leaves, represents the core values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
What is the Clover?
These people typically lead 4‑H community clubs, guiding youth through hands‑on learning.
Who are adult volunteers?
This major curriculum area includes projects like robotics, engineering, and environmental science and also happens to be the learning area of our newest club.
What is S.T.E.M.?
4‑H is recognized as the nation’s largest organization focused on this type of youth growth.
What is positive youth development?
The original 4‑H emblem featured only three leaves before this fourth “H” was added.
What is Health? (the fourth H added to Head, Heart, and Hands)
4‑H programs serve youth in these three types of communities across the U.S.
What are urban, suburban, and rural communities?
This phrase describes the 4‑H learning model that encourages youth to gain skills through real‑world practice.
What is learn by doing? (experiential)
This age range is served by Washoe County’s 4‑H Youth Development Programs.
What is ages 5–19?
4‑H’s mission is to equip youth with these essential abilities needed for careers and life.
What are life skills?
These younger members, ages 5–7, participate in age‑appropriate 4‑H activities.
Who are Cloverbuds?
This group of universities partners with 4‑H to deliver programs nationwide.
Who are land grant universities?
Cooking, nutrition, fitness, and stress management fall under this 4‑H curriculum category.
What is Healthy Living?
This online system is used for enrollment, record management, and club administration.
What is 4‑H Online?
"To Make the Best Better"
What is the 4-H motto?
These short‑term, topic‑focused clubs allow youth to explore a single project area.
What are SPIN clubs (Special Interest clubs)?
This U.S. city serves as the headquarters for the National 4‑H Council.
What is Washington D.C.?
Citizenship, leadership, and community service are core parts of this curriculum area.
What is Civic Engagement?
Youth must be at least 9 years old to join this popular project area involving safety and precision.
What is shooting sports?
This phrase describes 4‑H’s goal of preparing youth to thrive in future careers and life challenges.
What is "Beyond Ready"?
This online platform provides digital access to 4‑H curriculum and activities.
What is CLOVER?
This year is widely recognized as the founding year of 4‑H, when early youth clubs began to formalize.
What is 1902?
These animal‑focused clubs include dogs, poultry, rabbits, cavy, and herpetology.
What are small‑animal projects?
These books document youth goals and progress for each project area they complete.
What are project logs or record books?
The interests, passions, or talents that excite a young person and motivate them to learn, grow, and stay engaged.
What are "sparks"?
This number represents how many young people participate in 4‑H programs nationwide.
What is 6.5 million?