What is 4-H
4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.
Mission
The Mission of Arizona 4-H Youth Development is to provide educational opportunities for youth to become capable and contributing members of a global society. In support of this mission, we will: provide formal and non-formal community-focused experiential learning, develop skills that benefit youth throughout life, project work, personal development opportunities, leadership and citizenship, foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults.
Pledge
l pledge:
My HEAD to clearer thinking,
My HEART to greater loyalty,
My HANDS to larger service, and
My HEALTH for better living,
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Motto
”To Make the Best Better”
Slogan
”Learning by Doing” emphasizes the goal of 4-H members to improve themselves, their work, and their communities.
Colors
The 4-H colors are green and white. Green is nature’s most common color and symbolizes youth, life, and growth; white is for purity.