4-H assists
urban and rural
youth to acquire
knowledge,
develop skills
and form
attitudes that
will enable them
to become
self-directed
and productive
members of
society. 4-H is
open to all
Harford County
youth between
the ages of
8-18. The Clover
program
specifically
focuses on youth
5-7 years of
age. Youth may
participate in
the program in
different ways
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COMMUNITY
CLUBS are
neighborhood
clubs led by
adult volunteers
that offer a
variety of
project
interests.
COUNTY-WIDE
CLUBS & SPECIAL
INTEREST GROUPS
bring youth
together from
across the
county to
develop skills
in a particular
area of interest
such as: Dairy,
Horticulture,
Dogs, Small
Pets, Horses,
Rabbits,
Livestock,
Fashion,
Archery, Sheep
and Junior
Leaders.
AFTER-SCHOOL
CLUBS &
IN-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
provide
opportunities
for 4-H work and
youth
development in
conjunction with
school
curriculum work.
These clubs can
be formed by a
volunteer leader
or professional
teacher serving
as a leader. The
4-H slogan is
"Learn by
Doing."
There are many
special events
available to
members like
Public Speaking,
Bicycle Rodeo,
Fashion Revue,
Teen Focus and
Winter Workshop.
In the summer,
4-H offers a
summer camp, and
the 4-H Fair
held in
conjunction with
the Harford
County Farm
Fair.
4-H youth
learn to
communicate with
others, accept
responsibility,
be organized and
make decisions.
The program
provides the
opportunity for
youth to
socialize with
peers while
learning
important
leadership and
life skills. 4-H
is an
all-volunteer
organization.
Interested
adults are
encouraged to
share their
expertise with
youth by
becoming a club
leader or
volunteering to
organize a
specific
short-term
activity.
For more
information,
contact
Cynthia L.
Warner