What is a 4-H club?
Some dictionaries define a club as an association of persons with some common objectives, jointly supported and meeting periodically. The primary purpose of a 4-H club is to support the development of each youth participant’s full potential. The club structure helps volunteers build significant relationships with members. Projects become a means of achieving the primary purpose of positive youth development. The content of a 4-H club program is determined by the common needs and interests of the young people and adults involved. Members, volunteers, leaders and parents should work together to set the club program and establish expectations for everyone involved. Clubs are sanctioned and permitted to use the 4-H name and emblem by their county MSU Extension office. Clubs should have young people in leadership roles and practice democratic principles.
A 4-H club is a group of five or more young people, guided by an adult leader. Members can elect officers and each member chooses one or more projects. Each club may explore a single subject or several subjects. 4-H members elect club officers, conduct their own business, work together on community service activities, meet new friends, and most important, have lots of fun!
