4-H Youth Development Program 4-H Youth Development Program

What is 4‑H? In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization--empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

4‑H Programs at a Glance

4‑H empowers young people to lead for a lifetime. Our programs in science, healthy living and citizenship are backed by a network of 100 public universities and a robust community of 4‑H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, kids build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.

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