- A nation wide program dedicated to the development of young people to help them become responsible members of society.
- For rural young people between the ages of 9 to 21 by January 1st.
- For adults who wish to give leadership.
- Belonging to a club in your local community.
- Having fun at regular get-togethers with other 4-H'ers.
- Making new friends.
- Taking part in club and community activities, sports and games, picnics and campouts, tours and exchanges.
- Learning how to organize and carry out a meeting.
- Taking part in our public speaking program.
- Working on a project which you chose yourself --- there is lots of choice for your project and you can take on more than one.

IN 4-H YOU CAN...

- learn new skills
- meet new people
- broaden your interests
- accept responsibility
- discover your talents
- realize your dreams
- increase pride in your community
- HAVE FUN

4-H OFFERS MORE THAN 40 PROJECTS...

livestock
gardening
woodworking
floriculture
crafts
photography
environment
outdoorsman
foods
welding
computer
and many more!

4-H MOTTO

" Learn to Do by Doing"

Through our motto "Learn To Do By Doing", 4-H aims to help young people:

- Increase knowledge and develop new skills.
- Acquire a positive attitude towards learning.
- Develop the ability to make wise decisions.
- Learn how to work effectively in groups.
- Participate in new experiences.
- Develop a sense of responsibility.
- Acquire leadership skills & entrepreneurial skills.

4-H PLEDGE

4-H symbolizes the head, heart, hands, and health portrayed in this 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.

4-H EMBLEM & COLORS.

The Canadian 4-H emblem is the clover seen here. The official 4-H colors are green and white, green for agriculture and white for purity.

4-H GRACE.....

We thank thee Lord for blessings great,
On this our own fair land
teach us to serve thee joyfully with
head, heart, health and hands.

TEAM 4-H...

There are close to 2,400 members and 100 clubs in Nova Scotia. More than 80 countries worldwide have 4-H clubs.

4-H leaders are volunteers. Some friends of 4-H are: civic and business groups, industry and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA). NSDA administers the 4-H program in conjunction with the NS 4-H Council. For more information on how to become a 4-H'er contact a NSDA office in Nova Scotia.

JOIN 4-H TODAY !

Contact the 4-H Specialist in your area to join the club nearest you!