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4-H began in the early 1900's as Corn Clubs for boys and Canning Clubs for girls. Although the program has changed a lot through the years, it has always been a program designed to help children become productive members of their communities.
4-H is a national organization delivered by Cooperative Extension–a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country.
Nebraska 4-H prepares young people for successful futures. Educational programs place a strong emphasis on life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, social skills, communication, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership.
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Get Involved with Polk County 4-H!
Looking for a place to try something new, make friends, build confidence, and have fun? 4-H has something for everyone!
Whether you're interested in animals, agriculture, cooking, sewing, photography, science, art, leadership, outdoor adventures, or something completely new, there's a place for you in 4-H!
Polk County 4-H encourages youth to get involved, try new things, learn from both successes and failures, and discover what they are capable of accomplishing. 4-H isn't just about what you do—it's about who you become along the way.
Learn. Grow. Lead. Belong.
Find your spark and get involved with Polk County 4-H!
PROJECT TO PATHWAY PLAN
4-H helps young people learn important skills, gain real life experiences, and build strong relationships so they're ready for work, life, and their future. 4-H also helps youth learn how to learn!
A new resource, the 4-H Project to Pathway Plan, shares the main steps for completing 4-H project work. An interactive Project to Pathway Plan document can be downloaded at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects.
The 4-H Project to Pathway Plan is to be used by 4-H youth and helps them identify a Spark Supporter to assist them with their project; a Spark Supporter may be a family member, an older 4-H member in a 4-H club, a club leader, or someone else in the community.
With the 4-H Project to Pathway Plan, youth are taking the first step to find out what they like, what they are good at, what makes them happy, and where they want to go. The guide will help youth make your own learning plan, and it helps youth think about what they learned through their 4-H project and how the learning will help them with a future job and life.
Start with a Spark, then Shape, Share, and Shine your 4-H project today!
CLOVER BY 4H
Learn. Explore. Grow with CLOVER.
CLOVER provides a fun, supportive space where youth can learn new skills, explore their interests, and build confidence along the way.
With 190+ interactive activities designed for ages 5–18, there’s something for everyone! From hands-on learning experiences to exciting technology like augmented reality, CLOVER makes learning engaging, meaningful, and fun.
Whether they’re discovering a new interest, developing a life skill, or simply having fun while learning, CLOVER gives kids the opportunity to learn by doing, grow with confidence, and thrive.