4-H!
WHAT WE BELIEVE Michigan 4 ‑ H Youth Development mobilizes volunteers and communities to meet the needs of youth.
THE 4-H MISSION Our mission is to create nonformal, educational opportunities to help youth thrive in a complex and changing world.
THE 4-H PLEDGE… I pledge… My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.
HEAD ! Youth are actively engaged in their own development. ! Youth are considered participants rather than recipients in their own learning. ! Youth develop skills that help them succeed.
HEART ! Youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers. ! Youth recognize, understand and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.
HANDS ! Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership.
HEALTH !Youth are physically and emotionally safe.
PROGRAMS ! Adventure Education ! Animals and Animal Science ! Clothing and Textiles ! Citizenship and Civic Education ! Communication and Expressive Arts ! Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness ! Global and Cultural Education ! Natural Resources and Environmental Education ! Personal Development and Leadership ! Plant and Soil Science ! Science and Technology
Whatever kids want to do, wherever they want to go, 4 ‑ H has the people, programs and learning opportunities to help young people explore, experience and achieve!