3. 4-H!

4. WHAT WE BELIEVE Michigan 4 ‑ H Youth Development mobilizes volunteers and communities to meet the needs of youth.

5. THE 4-H MISSION Our mission is to create nonformal, educational opportunities to help youth thrive in a complex and changing world.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. HEART ! Youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers. ! Youth recognize, understand and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.

9. HANDS ! Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership.

10. HEALTH !Youth are physically and emotionally safe.

11. 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

12. 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!