How does 4-H Work?
There are 4-H clubs all across Saskatchewan. Contact the 4-H Office to find a 4-H club near you. If there is not a club in your area, start your own 4-H club! Anyone can start a 4-H club for any project(s) they choose with two adult leaders and four youth members. We have many helpful resources to help you as you start your club.
Become a 4-H Member: Youth can make new friends and develop life skills through club involvement and hands-on projects.
Become a 4-H Leader: 4-H general leaders organize clubs and 4-H project leaders guide members through their projects. Any adult willing to share their time and enthusiasm can volunteer. Leaders have access to many resources to help them in their role. 4-H Leaders must complete volunteer screening.
Become a 4-H Member: Youth can make new friends and develop life skills through club involvement and hands-on projects.
Become a 4-H Leader: 4-H general leaders organize clubs and 4-H project leaders guide members through their projects. Any adult willing to share their time and enthusiasm can volunteer. Leaders have access to many resources to help them in their role. 4-H Leaders must complete volunteer screening.
FUN & FRIENDSHanging out with friends and participating in fun activities is what 4-H is all about. Build life long friendships with people from all over the province, and develop valuable life skills while you’re at it. The program incorporates meetings, project groups, individual project work and special activities so you can have fun while working and learning together. Expand your skills through 4-H, and imagine where they may take you. |
Personal Development4-H involves members and leaders sharing, learning, growing and becoming the best they can be. Through real-life situations, 4-H helps youth develop life skills such as: communication, citizenship, decision-making, leadership, interpersonal relations and community and global awareness. Youth learn these practical skills through many different projects and programming activities. |
Family & CommunityWhen everyone in today’s world is busy and over extended, it just makes good sense to belong to an organization that involves the entire family. Skills learned through 4-H help youth become better members of their families, communities and our country. |
Informal Education4-H is Canada’s largest out-of-school education program. The 4-H classroom takes place around your kitchen table, outdoors or within your community and is a world of hands-on projects and demonstrations, leadership development and personal economics. 4-H teaches pride in workmanship and accomplishments, personal interaction with peers and respect for the environment. With more than 160 clubs already established in Saskatchewan and the ability for anyone to start up their own club, 4-H is available everywhere. |
What happens during the 4-H Year?
At the beginning of each club year, members choose one or more projects to work on. Through the exploration of a 4-H project, they will develop knowledge and skills in an area of interest to them.
When you register as a 4-H member you will receive 4-H Project Materials, which includes your record book. You will also receive the Bits & Pieces Newsletter to keep you up to date with all of the events and activities available beyond your club! There are many events and activities you can participate in!
Throughout the year, you meet with your 4-H club for general meetings to discuss club business, plan events and make decisions. You may decide to take a club trip, help out in your community, or to fundraise for your club’s needs. Most clubs will have club competitions, such as public speaking, and fun social events, too.
You will also meet with your project group for project meetings to work on your projects together. You’ll use your project manual, do activities and take tours and trips to learn more about your project topic. You’ll “Learn to Do by Doing” and keep track of all you’ve done in your 4-H Record Book.
At the end of the year, your club will have an achievement day. Achievement Day is your day to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and to demonstrate or display all you’ve done during the year.
When you register as a 4-H member you will receive 4-H Project Materials, which includes your record book. You will also receive the Bits & Pieces Newsletter to keep you up to date with all of the events and activities available beyond your club! There are many events and activities you can participate in!
Throughout the year, you meet with your 4-H club for general meetings to discuss club business, plan events and make decisions. You may decide to take a club trip, help out in your community, or to fundraise for your club’s needs. Most clubs will have club competitions, such as public speaking, and fun social events, too.
You will also meet with your project group for project meetings to work on your projects together. You’ll use your project manual, do activities and take tours and trips to learn more about your project topic. You’ll “Learn to Do by Doing” and keep track of all you’ve done in your 4-H Record Book.
At the end of the year, your club will have an achievement day. Achievement Day is your day to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and to demonstrate or display all you’ve done during the year.
What are 4-H Projects?
4-H projects are in-depth learning experiences for a topic you choose to focus on. From the popular beef and light horse projects to archery, astronomy, drama or gardening, the 4-H program has a project for everyone. You can even create your own project! Check out the Project Selection Guide on the Get Involved page.
