About 4-H
“4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills" 4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in Kindergarten to 19. Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning by doing. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.
County 4-H News
What does the 4-H's stand for?
What does the 4-H's stand for?
The original symbol of the Boys and Girls Clubs was a three leaf clover with the words Head, Heart, and Hands. Nebraska clubs used the words as part of their statement of purpose: "to educate the youth of the county, town and city to a knowledge of their dependence upon nature's resources, and to the value of the fullest development of hand, head and heart...."
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The Evolution of 4-H
The Evolution of 4-H
4-H began in Clark County, Ohio. On January 15, 1902, Mr. Albert Belmont Graham, the superintendent of the Springfield Township Schools at that time, organized a meeting with some thirty boys and girls in the county courthouse basement. The intent behind the meeting was to learn more about harvesting corn, planting a garden, testing soil samples, tying knots in rope and identifying natural wildlife such as weeds and insects.
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State 4-H News
A "Jingle Bell" Christmas
A "Jingle Bell" Christmas
The Hardin County Homemakers will hold their annual Christmas program and luncheon on Tuesday, December 1 at First Baptist Church in Kenton.
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