It’s About the Pledge Developed by: Center for 4-H Youth Development NDSU Extension Service September 2014
4-H ’s mission is to create supportive learning environments for youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent and caring citizens.
North Dakota 4-H is delivered primarily through the NDSU Extension Service’s 53 county offices.
Youth who participate in 4-H
IMPACT OUTCOMES4-H PYD INPUTS 4-H YOUTH OUTCOMES COMPETENCE CONFIDENCE CONNECTED 4-H POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CARING CHARACTER CONTRIBUTION SKILL- BUILDING MEANINGFUL LEADERSHIP LONG-TERM CARING ADULT
Lerner, R.M., Lerner, J.V., et al. (2011). The positive development of youth : Report of the findings from the first seven year of the 4-H study of positive youth development. Chevy Chase, Md.: National 4-H Council. Public-Private Partnerships Working Group. (2013). 4-H guiding principles. National 4-H Headquarters.