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