4-H Pledge:

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,
my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service,
and my HEALTH to better living,

for my club, my community,
my country and my world.

4-H Motto:

To Make the Best Better

Livestock

• Pseudorabies Question & Answer for 2008

• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

• 2007 Health Requirements for Livestock Exhibition

• 4-H Goat Project Record Sheet

Horses

• 2008 4-H Fun Show
• Mini & Draft Registration 2008
• Mini & Draft Horse Show Bill 2008
• Saddle Seat Pattern 1
• Saddle Seat Pattern 2
• Saddle Seat Pattern 3
• Saddle Seat Pattern 4
• Training Level Test 1
• Training Level Test 2
• Training Level Test 3
• Training Level Test 4
• Light Horse Trail Pattern 2008
• Driving Trail Pattern 2008
• In-hand Trail Pattern 2008
• Mini Jump Pattern 2008

Dogs

• Dog Project Book Guidelines
• Dog Project Book for Cloverbuds (ages 5-8)
• Dog Project Book 1 (Ages 9-11)
• Dog Project Book 2 (Ages 12-14)
• Dog Project Book 3 (Ages 15-19)

Shooting Sports

• 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament Announcement (registration form)
• State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament Info

 

Pictures

• 2006 Shooting Sports Photos: Macomb County / State

Scholarship Opportunities

• Armada Agricultural Society Scholarship

• Macomb County 4-H Council Scholarship Application & Guidelines

• MSU 4-H Scholarship

• MI 4-H Foundation Scholarship

• Schunk Memorial 4-H Beef Scholarship

• Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) 4-H Scholarship

• MI Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Scholarship

• MI Farm & Garden 4-H Scholarship

• MSU Pre-College Scholarship

Summer Camps

• Camp Kidwell

• Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp

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Upcoming Events

4-H Dog Fun Match 2008

4-H Livestock Camp 2008

Outdoor Education Skills Clinic

4-H Calendar of Events

4-H Exploration Days

 

 

 

About 4-H...

What is 4-H?
4-H is a learn-by-doing, fun, educational program designed to help youth in their growth and development and to compliment experiences received at home, school, church and other organizations.  With the help of caring adult volunteers, 4-H clubs help young people gain the skills they need to be successful.  All 4-H clubs have:

• At least five members from two or more families

• One or more caring adult volunteers working with the members.

• A democratic format in which youth members decide what the club does and how it operates.  This can, but doesn't have to be, done through club officers.

• A club program planned by members, volunteers and parents that will help the group achieve their goals.

• Six or more meetings a year.

• Learning experiences that use community resources.

• Ways to evaluate and recognize the growth and learning of those involved.

There are currently more than 35 4-H clubs in Macomb County, where members work with a large variety of project areas.  A 4-H project can focus on just about any subject, as long as there are interested youth and an adult volunteer willing to teach.  See the 4-H Program Directory to find clubs in your area, or start your own!

Who is involved in 4-H?
Anyone from cities, suburbs, towns and rural areas can participate in 4-H.  4-H Youth Development programs are located in all 83 counties in Michigan. Nationally, 4-H involves more than 5 million young people from all 50 states and many U.S. territories.

Who operates 4-H?
4-H Youth Development programming is delivered locally and operated at the state and national levels through a partnership among county governments, Michigan State University Extension, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This partnership ensures that what 4-H promises in outcomes for young people is backed by the research and knowledge base of the nation's premier land-grant universities and has the support of county, state and federal governments.

What types of 4-H clubs can we start?
Community Clubs are formed within geographic areas, schools, or housing communities.  Members have a variety of ages and interests.  General club meetings may be held monthly or bi-monthly throughout the year.  Each member belongs to project groups or clubs that meet at other times to explore the specific project interests of those groups. An administrative volunteer leader usually manages the club. This person coordinates and provides support to the project/interest groups and leaders.

Project Clubs focus on a single project or activity, and all members participate in the same project or interest.  Club meetings are usually held on a weekly or monthly basis.

Explorer's Clubs meet a minimum of six times a year to explore one or two projects or activities.  These clubs are not usually ongoing clubs and activities are often conducted during a limited time frame based on the needs and interests of the members and their adult partners.

Are there dues?
Beginning with the 2006-07 program year, 4-H clubs are required to pay $10 per youth (maximum $30 per family) for state membership dues. Local clubs may decide to generate funds to meet club goals either through dues or fundraising activities.

How do I join 4-H?
4-H club programs are open to youth ages 5-19. Adults ages 19 and older are encouraged to join as volunteers. Contact the 4-H staff at Macomb County MSU Extension office or the leader of the club you are interested in joining.  The 4-H staff can direct you to clubs that meet in your area, and club leaders can answer specific questions about the club and can help get you started.