4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.
Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.
4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H’ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs!
Membership in 4-H is absolutely FREE. With family interaction in mind, 4-H includes the parent-child relationship and the extended family within any given community. 4-H is a fun, informal, researched based, non-profit organization that looks to broaden the horizons of Tennessee’s young people.
Questions? Interested in more information about 4-H? Call us at (423)-334-5781 or email Ms. Kyra at kyrepett@tennessee.edu or Ms. Andie at ahixson3@tennessee.edu.
4-H Pledge
I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
my Heart to greater loyalty,
my Hands to larger service,
and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.
