4-H Basics
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
What do the 4-H's stand for?
Over 100 years
How many years has 4-H been around in the U.S.?
The President
Who runs the 4-H Club meetings and helps keep things in order?
Cooking, animal science, sewing, gardening, photography, science, etc.
What are some projects you can do in 4-H?
Clearer thinking
What do you pledge your Head to?
A green four-leaf clover with a white 'H' on each leaf.
What is the symbol or logo for 4-H?
October
In what month is National 4-H Week celebrated?
The Secretary
Who takes notes at meetings and keeps the minutes?
The Hardin County Fair
Where do 4-H members often showcase their projects in the summer?
Greater loyalty
What do you pledge your Heart to?
Cloverbuds
What is the group called for the younger members under the age of 9?
Teamwork, independence, leadership, and skills.
What do 4-H camps teach besides fun activities and classes?
The Treasurer
Who handles the money for the club, if they have money?
The Reality Store
What life-skills game teaches about money, jobs, and budgeting?
Larger service
What do you pledge your Hands to?
4-H is for everyone!
Is 4-H only for kids who live on farms?
1902
What year did 4-H officially begin in the United States?
The Vice President
Who introduces the speakers and helps introduce the program?
4-H Summer Camp
What is a big summer event where members spend several days away from home?
Better living
What do you pledge your Health to?
University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University (cooperative extension)
What university helps lead Kentucky 4-H?
To make the best better.
What is the official 4-H motto?
The Reporter
What officer role leads the pledge and helps with opening and closing the meeting?
Speech and Demonstrations Contest
What is it called when 4-H members give speeches or demonstrations?
Recite the full pledge.
I pledge my head to clearer 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.