4-H, Youth Development

The purpose of 4-H is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for youth which will help them grow and develop to their fullest potential. The 4-H youth development program encourages individuals to reach their potential through:

• Hands-on and experiential learning that enourages learning by doing.
• Growth through successes and challenges.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities.
• Providing supportive and nurturing environments and relationships that empower people to voluntarily help themselves and each other.

Tuscarawas County 4-H is a family affair. Everyone becomes involved in the learning, the business, and the fun.

• Learning To Learn - learning through experience leading
• Self and Others - working as a team
• Relating to Others - accepting diversity
• Communicating with Others - creative expression
• Planning and Organizing - setting short and long-term goals

4-H'ers learn through experience in various ways:

• Community Involvement - volunteer time to help community needs
• Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests
• State & National 4-H Trips - educational and develops leadership skills
• State 4-H Workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups
• School Enrichment Programs - helps teachers develop the "whole child," not just teach subject matter
• Cloverbuds allows 5 to 8 year old children to become involved with 4-H on a non-competitive basis

Interested in joining 4-H? Want more information about the over 200 different 4-H projects that are offered? Our clubs are spread throughout the county and we can help you find one in your area. Enrollment deadline is April 15 of the current year.