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University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension

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Did you know?

Over 6 million youth participate in 4-H programs in the United States.

Connecticut has seven 4-H Fairs or Festivals held throughout the year.

4-H Youth Opportunities

What Do You Do?
• Set your own goals
• Meet with other youth
• Learn through projects that you choose
• Develop skills and interest areas
• Help plan county and state wide events
• Make a difference in your community
• Have Fun!

Who Can Belong?
• Youth ages 7 through 19
• 4-H members come from diverse backgrounds and live in cities, farms, the suburbs, houses or apartments
• Anyone with enthusiasm and interests!

What Projects are Available?
Almost any interest area can be a 4-H project! Some projects include:

Animal projects
Photography
Computers
Double dutch
Home arts
Entomology
Plants and gardening
Citizenship

Opportunities Available Through 4-H Local Level:
Projects
Field trips
Community service
Public presentations
Activities
4-H camp
Educational programs
After-school programs
Clubs
Correspondence activities
Independent projects

County Level:
County workshops
4-H Fair Association
Leadership Opportunities
Citizenship Activities


4-H Environmental Science Day
Marine Science Day
CT 4-H Teen Connection
Teen Connection
CT 4-H Fairs
CT Fairs