4-H Project Selection

Project selection is left to individual members.

4-H Project Selection

4-H projects

There are projects for everyone's interests.  They cover everything from cooking to sewing to photography to rockets to large and small animals.

Each project book contains a wealth of information and activities for planning and conducting a project.  The projects can be completed by participating in activities through organized project groups or by carrying out the activities individually under the guidance of a parent or other adult.

A 4-H project is made up of three types of activities:

  • Hands-on activities: making, producing, selling, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, etc.
  • Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging, project activities, exhibits, etc.
  • Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing, etc.

When choosing a project, consider your interest, background, what is necessary to start your project, and what is available to help you complete it.  Review the Family Guide as a family, club, or group.  A good rule of thumb is to select no more than two projects as a first-year member.

Click here to see the Family Guide to 4-H: http://www.ohio4h.org/familyguide/

 

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