
4-H | Positive Youth Development, Mentorship, & Education
Apr 8, 2025 · 4-H's online learning platform helps kids become more confident, resilient and independent. With 300+ interactive online activities available, CLOVER offers a wide range of activities and courses across Agriculture, STEM, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement.
About - National 4-H Council
4-H is the youth development program of our Nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA. 4-H.org is maintained by National 4-H Council as part of our mission as an independent, private-sector partner to the Cooperative Extension System.
Programs - National 4-H Council
With the support of adult mentors, youth select from a wide variety of hands-on project ideas to complete. 4‑H programs are available for youth and teens ages 8-18. 4‑H Cloverbud programs are available for youth ages 5-7.
Benefits of 4-H - National 4-H Council
4‑H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction. The result? Kids who are empowered with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
Find Your Local 4-H - National 4-H Council
Find 4‑H Near You: Select your state and county below. See What 4‑H Has to Offer : View your local 4‑H website or contact your local county Extension office for more details on programs and clubs in your area or volunteer information.
4-H History - National 4-H Council
Since 4‑H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4‑H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy.
This is 4-H - National 4-H Council
Apr 8, 2025 · 4-H is the youth development program of our Nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA. 4-H.org is maintained by National 4-H Council as part of our mission as an independent, private-sector partner to the Cooperative Extension System.
Ways to Participate - National 4-H Council
4‑H after-school and in-school programs provide a positive environment and hands-on activities using 4‑H curriculum. 4‑H programs are available in grade schools and high schools. Find Your Local 4-H to Get Started
Welcome to CLOVER - National 4-H Council
4-H is the youth development program of our Nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA. 4-H.org is maintained by National 4-H Council as part of our mission as an independent, private-sector partner to the Cooperative Extension System.
Curriculum - National 4-H Council
Shop 4‑H curriculum offers at-home learning resources for kids focusing on science, healthy living and civic engagement.