In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influences to improve the world around us. We are America's largest youth development organization–empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. and 140,000 across Nebraska with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
4-H empowers young people to be true leaders. True leaders are young people who have confidence; know how to work well with others; can endure through challenges; and will stick to a job until it gets done. In 4-H, we believe true leaders aren't born–they are grown. The 4-H experience is proven to grow true leaders with life skills like confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion.
The Nebraska 4-H mission is to empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. We envision a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. The phrase "Learning by Doing" sums up the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Young people learn best when they are involved in their learning. The motto, "To Make the Best Better" is intended to inspire young people to learn and grow, to make their best efforts better through participating in educational experiences.
Youth ages 5-18 years of age as of January 1 of the current year may participate in Nebraska 4-H in a variety of ways:
- Club Member
- Independent Member
- Camps
- School Enrichment
- Afterschool
- Special Interest Programs
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