4-H PROJECT INFORMATION

A 4-H project is an area that you want to learn more about during the year. There are projects on just about any topic you would like to study and explore, from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines.

But before you aimlessly select every 4-H project under the sun, stop and consider which 4-H projects are just right for you this year!

First, why is it important to take time when selecting your 4-H projects for the upcoming year? The answer is that careful planning and decision making up front will increase your interest and satisfaction in 4-H project work, improve 4-H project completion, goal setting and reflection, and reduce frustration when record book time rolls around again.

Steps to Selecting 4-H Projects Just Right For You!

• 4-H members, ask yourself these questions:

• What do you like to do for fun?
• What are your hobbies?
• What do you want to learn?

Then focus on your interests. Select 4-H projects that will allow you to have fun, participate in your hobbies, and learn new knowledge and skills.

• Once you've narrowed down your 4-H project choices, select only a few 4-H projects from that list considering these two main factors:

• Suggested age, skill-level, and experiences needed to complete the project
• Resources available to you to help complete the project (time, financial costs, equipment, materials, guidance, support, and leadership from an adult, etc.)

• Consult a parent or another 4-H adult volunteer to help you make your final decisions. Many were in 4-H themselves and have valuable knowledge and ideas to share!
  
• Then, in each 4-H project you select, make a commitment to yourself to:

• Set goals
• Work hard
• Learn lots of new knowledge
• Strengthen life and project skills
• Complete your 4-H project work
• Reflect in your 4-H Record Book

Use the link below to see descriptions for 4-H projects, internet resources and links of interest.

• Wisconsin 4-H Project Resources

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