WHAT IS 4-H?
 

Anywhere from 5 to 25 or more youth members meet in organized 4-H groups led by trained adults and teen leaders. 4-H groups can meet in volunteer leader’s or member’s homes, community centers, school-aged child care centers and other public buildings.

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When you join 4-H, you choose what interests you. There are many hands-on opportunities:

The NORTHFORD 4-H focuses on Environment & Outdoor Science, Healthy Living & Foods, Agricultural & Animal Science and Practical Skills.

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Please read the About Page for specific details on the Northford, CT 4-H Group.

A 4-H member in good standing meets the following guidelines:

• Connecticut 4-H members must be at least 5 years and not 19 years of age on January 1st of the project year

• Selects projects for in-depth study

• Records what they learn (record books)

• Attends meetings regularly (if a member of an organized group) and is an active participant

• Completes a community service project (or becomes involved in a group community service project)

• Participates in some form of public presentation

• Has projects evaluated

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For more information about 4-H please follow the link:

http://www.4-h.uconn.edu/index.php

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