4-H Clover

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MISSOURI 4-H IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY “CLUB”

More than 53,000 members strong, Missouri 4-H is a vibrant, dynamic community of young people who are

learning, thriving, and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow—making a real impact in their

community, country, and world. 4-H oers youth opportunities to develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills

through engaging and innovative hands-on activities. 4-H is dedicated to empowering youth of all abilities.

OUR MISSION: Engaging youth as valued, contributing members of their communities in partnership with

caring adults.

OUR VISION: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together for positive change.

YOUR EXPERIENCE: Build friendships at camps, conferences and events as well as club and project meetings.

Showcase your work and creations at fairs and competitions. Dive into exciting activities that interest you!

THE CLOVER

This publication will explain the 4-H program and give you direction on how to get started or re-enroll in

Missouri 4-H’s program. There are several ways to experience 4-H and we can help you ﬁnd what works for

YOU!

THE 4-H CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

The 4-H Center for Youth Development is Missouri’s state 4-H oce. It houses faculty and sta that support

the 4-H County Programs. While your main point of contact for 4-H is your County Extension oce (see the

next page for details), feel free to contact the 4-H Center at any time.

4-H Center for Youth Development, University of Missouri

524 Hitt St., Gentry Hall, Columbia, MO 65201

Phone: 573-882-9359

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University of Missouri Extension county centers

County Address Telephone

Adair 503 E Northtown Rd, Kirksville, 63501 660-665-9866

Andrew 411 Court St,Courthouse, PO Box 32, Savannah, 64485 816-324-3147

Atchison 201 Highway 136 E, Rock Port, 64482 660-744-6231

Audrain 101 N Jefferson St, Room 304, Mexico, 65265 573-581-3231

Barry 700 Main St, Ste 4, Cassville, 65625 417-847-3161

Barton 801 E 12th St, Lamar, 64759 417-682-3579

Bates 1 N Delaware, Courthouse, Butler, 64730 660-679-4167

Benton 100 W Washington, PO Box 969, Warsaw, 65355 660-438-5012

Bollinger 302 Union St., P.O. Box 19, Marble Hill 63764 573-238-2420

Boone 1012 N Highway UU, Columbia, 65203 573-445-9792

Buchanan 4125 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, 64507 816-279-1691

Butler 614 Lindsay, Ste 3, Poplar Bluff, 63901 573-686-8064

Caldwell 49 E Broadway,PO Box 25, Kingston, 64650 660-586-1010

Callaway 5803 County Rd 302, Fulton, 65251 573-642-0755

Camden 179 Business Rte 5, PO Box 1405, Camdenton, 65020 573-346-2644

Cape Girardeau 684 W Jackson Trl, PO Box 408, Jackson, 63755 573-243-3581

Carroll 111 N Mason St., Ste.3, Carrollton, 64633 660-542-1792

Carter 301 Oliver St, PO Box 459, Van Buren, 63965 573-323-4418

Cass 201 W Wall St, Harrisonville, 64701 816-380-8460

Cedar 113 South St, Stockton, 65785 417-276-3313

Chariton 306 S Cherry, Courthouse, Keytesville, 65261 660-288-3239

Christian 1701-B W Jackson St., PO Box 1390, Ozark, 65721 417-581-3558

Clark 111 E Court St, Ste 10, Kahoka, 63445 660-727-3339

Clay 1901 NE 48th St, Kansas City, 64118 816-407-3490

Clinton 100 South Y Hwy, PO Box 294, Plattsburg, 64477 816-933-2138

Cole 2436 Tanner Bridge Rd, Jefferson City, 65101 573-634-2824

Cooper 510 Jackson Rd, Boonville, 65233 660-882-5661

Crawford 61 E Hwy 8, PO Box 190, Steelville, 65565 573-775-2135

Dade 2 N Main St, Greenfield, 65661 417-637-2112

Dallas 108 Maple St Courthouse, PO Box 1072, Buffalo, 65622 417-345-7551

Daviess 102 N Main St, Ste 1, Courthouse, Gallatin, 64640 Ext. 5 at 660-663-3300

DeKalb 102 W Main St, PO Box 446, Maysville, 64469 816-306-8071

Dent 112 E 5th St, Suite 4, Salem, 65560 573-729-3196

Douglas 203 SE 2nd Ave, Courthouse, PO Box 594, Ava, 65608 417-683-4409

Dunklin 233 N Main St, PO Box 160, Kennett, 63857 573-888-4722

Franklin 100 Union Plaza Dr, Union, 63084 636-583-5141

Gasconade 1106 West Hwy 28, Owensville, 65066 573-437-2165

Gentry 1109 S Birch, Albany, 64402 660-726-5610

Greene 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, 65807 417-881-8909

Grundy 511 Elm St, Chillicothe, 64601 660-646-0811

Harrison 1505 Main St, Courthouse Bsmt, Bethany, 64424 660-425-6434

Henry 120 E Lincoln St, Clinton, 64735 660-885-5556

Hickory 18715 Cedar St, Hermitage, 65668 417-745-6767

Holt 101 E Missouri St, PO Box 407, Oregon, 64473 660-446-3724

Howard 600 W. Morrison, Ste 17, Fayette, 65248 660-248-2272

Howell 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd, West Plains, 65775 417-256-2391

Iron 123 W Wayne St, Ironton, 63650 573-546-7515

Jackson 105 E. 5th St, Suite 200, Kansas City 64106 816-252-5051

Jasper 302 S Main, Courthouse Basement, Carthage, 64836 417-358-2158

Jefferson 301 Third St, PO Box 497, Hillsboro, 63050 636-797-5391

Johnson 135 W Market, Warrensburg, 64093 660-747-3193

Knox 110 N 4th St, Edina, 63537 660-397-2179

Laclede 186 N Adams Ave, Ste D, Lebanon, 65536 417-532-7126

Lafayette 14 E 19th St, Ste 102, Higginsville, 64037 660-584-3658

Lawrence 1 E Courthouse Bsmt, PO Box 388, Mt Vernon, 65712 417-466-3102

Lewis 104 E Jefferson, PO Box 68, Monticello, 63457 573-767-5273

Lincoln 880 W College, Troy, 63379 636-528-4613

Linn 21262 Genoa Rd., Linneus, 64653 660-895-5123

County Address Telephone

Livingston 511 Elm St, Chillicothe, 64601 660-646-0811

Macon 111 N Rollins, Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2173

Madison 8 Court Square, Fredericktown, 63645 573-783-3303

Maries Courthouse, PO Box 116, Vienna, 65582 573-422-3359

Marion 100 S Main St, Rm 201, Palmyra, 63461 573-769-2177

McDonald 500 Olin St., PO Box 336, Pineville 64856 417-223-4775

Mercer 505 S Steward St, Princeton, 64673 660-748-3315

Miller 134 Second St, PO Box 20, Tuscumbia, 65082 573-369-2394

Mississippi 109 N First St, Charleston, 63834 573-683-6129

Moniteau 100 E Newton St, 4th Fl, Courthouse, Versailles, 65084 573-378-5358

Monroe 229 N Washington, Paris, 65275 888-577-4158

Montgomery 310 Salisbury St, Ste E, Montgomery City, 63361 573-564-3733

Morgan 100 E Newton St, 4th Fl, Courthouse, Versailles, 65084 573-378-5358

New Madrid 330 US Highway 61, New Madrid, 63869 573-748-6197

Newton 18728 Hwy 59, Neosho, 64850 417-455-9500

Nodaway 403 N Market St, Room 308, Maryville, 64468 660-582-8101

Oregon Courthouse, PO Box 97, Alton, 65606 417-778-7490

Osage 205 E Main St, PO Box 795, Linn, 65051 573-897-2497

Ozark 526 3rd St, PO Box 187, Gainesville, 65655 417-679-3525

Pemiscot 2353 N State Hwy D, Hayti, 63851 573-333-0258

Perry 321 N Main, Ste 1, Perryville, 63775 573-547-4504

Pettis 1012A Thompson Blvd, Sedalia, 65301 660-827-0591

Phelps Courthouse, 200 N Main, Ste G8, Rolla, 65401 573-458-6260

Pike 210 W Main St, Courthouse Annex, Bowling Green, 63334 573-324-5464

Platte 2702 NW Prairie View Dr, Kansas City, 64153 816-270-2141

Polk 110 E Jefferson St, Bolivar, 65613 417-326-4916

Pulaski 301 Historic Rt. 66 E, Ste. 208F, Waynesville, 65483 573-774-4766

Putnam Courthouse, Rm 104, Unionville, 63565 660-947-2705

Ralls 311 S Main St, PO Box 540, New London, 63459 573-985-3911

Randolph 509 W Reed St, Moberly, 65270 660-269-9656

Ray PO Box 204, 1015 W Royle St, Richmond, 64085 816-776-6961

Reynolds 180 S Main, PO Box 721, Ellington 63638 573-226-3268

Ripley 100 Courthouse Square, Ste 7, Doniphan, 63935 573-996-2921

Saline 353 S Lafayette Ave, Marshall, 65340 660-886-6908

Schuyler 110 W Washington, P.O. Box 310, Lancaster, 63548 660-457-3469

Scotland 117 S Market St, Rm 105, Memphis, 63555 660-465-7255

Scott 6458 State Hwy 77, PO Box 187, Benton, 63736 573-545-3516

Shannon 14923 Old W Eminence Rd, PO Box 337, Eminence 65466 573-226-3268

Shelby 106 E Third St, PO Box 230, Shelbyville, 63469 573-633-2640

St Charles 260 Brown Rd, St Peters, 63376 636-970-3000

St Clair 655 Second St, 1st Fl, PO Box 523, Osceola, 64776 417-646-2419

St Francois 1 W Liberty, Ste 101, Farmington, 63640 573-756-4539

St Louis City 2555 Florissant Rd, St Louis, 63121 314-200-2705

St Louis 9667 Page Ave, St. Louis, 63132 314-400-2115

Ste Genevieve 1300 Progress Parkway, Suite B, Ste Genevieve, 63670 573-883-3548

Stoddard 316 S Prairie, PO Box 169, Bloomfield, 63825 573-568-3344

Stone 108 E 4th St, Courthouse, PO Box 345, Galena, 65656 417-357-6812

Sullivan 109 N Main St, Ste 30, Milan, 63556 660-265-4541

Taney 122 Felkins Ave, PO Box 598, Forsyth, 65653 417-546-4431

Texas 114 W main St, Ste 2, Houston, 65483 417-967-4545

Vernon 100 W Cherry St, 1st Fl Rm 2, Nevada, 64772 417-448-2560

Warren 107 W Walton, Warrenton, 63383 636-456-3444

Washington 106 N Missouri St, Potosi, 63664 573-438-2671

Wayne 109 Walnut St, PO Box 200, Greenville, 63944 573-224-5600

Webster 800 S Marshall St, Marshfield, 65706 417-859-2044

Worth 11 W 4th St, Courthouse, Grant City, 64456 660-564-3363

Wright 608 E State St, Mountain Grove, 65711 417-349-4134

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4-H clover contents

MISSOURI 4-H PROJECTS

18 Aerospace

18 Ag Tractor

25 Agronomy

22 Amphibians & Reptiles

34 Arts & Crafts

25 Beef

22 Beekeeping

22 Butterfly Wings

38 Bicycle

38 Bowling

37 Breads

25 Bucket Calf

34 Cake Decorating

31 Career Pathways

26 Cats

31 Civic Engagement

34 Clothing & Textiles

17 Clover Kids

35 Clowning

31 Communications

18 Computers &

Programming

Consumer Savvy

28 Country Cured Bacon

28 Country Cured Ham

35 Crochet

26 Dairy

26 Dogs

19 Electricity

19 Energy

32 Entrepreneurship

22 Entomology

17 Exploring 4-H

22 Exploring Your

Environment

Filmmaking

32 Financial Literacy

38 First Aid

28 Floriculture

Foods

37 Food Preservation

37 Food Science

22 Forestry

28 Gardening

23 Geology

19 Geospatial

32 Global Education

27 Goats (Dairy & Meat)

38 Golf

34 Graphic Design

29 Guinea Pigs

27 Horses

35 Interior Design

37 International Foods

38 Keeping Fit

35 Knitting

28 Landscape Design

32 Leadership

28 Livestock Judging

28 Meat Evaluation

23 Outdoor Adventures

29 Pets

35 Photography

38 Physical Activity in Clubs

29 Poultry

33 Public Speaking

36 Quilting

29 Rabbits

20 Robotics

34 Scrapbooking

30 Sheep

39 Shooting Sports

21 Small Engines

38 Soccer for Success

Soil & Water Science

38 Sports & Fitness

24 Sportfishing

21 4-H STEM Challenge

38 Square Dancing

30 Swine

24 Weather & Climate

36 Theatre Arts

30 Veterinary Science

34 Visual Arts

21 Welding

24 Wildlife Conservation

21 Woodworking

6 –7 4-H ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS

8 NATIONAL EXPERIENCES

9 –11 4-H PARTICIPATION

12–13 PROJECTS | THRIVE MODEL

14 –15 VOLUNTEERING IN 4-H

16–17 CLOVER KIDS, EXPLORING 4-H, & SELF

DETERMINED

18–21 ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

22–24 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & NATURAL

RESOURCES

25–30 PLANT & ANIMAL SCIENCE

31–33 LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENT

34–36 EXPRESSIVE ARTS

37–38 HEALTHY LIVING

39–40 SHOOTING SPORTS

41–43 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

44 MISSOURI 4-H FOUNDATION

45–47 RECOGNITION & AWARDS

48 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS

49–52 OPPORTUNITIES

53-56 EXTEND YOUR INVOLVEMENT

• STATE 4-H COUNCIL

• CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

AMBASSADORS

• COLLEGIATE 4-H

• GLOBAL EDUCATION

• 4-H CAMPS

57-58 PROJECT RECORD FORM (Y620)

59 4-H NAME AND EMBLEM

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WELCOME LETTER AND PLEDGE

Maria G. (Lupita)

Fabregas Janeiro, PhD

Program Director

Missouri 4-H

Dear 4-H Member,

I have the honor to present you with our 2024 Missouri 4-H “Clover”. This publication

is designed to provide you with enough information to enroll, select your projects, and

access the resources we have designed for you.

Each year we try to improve our publication. As you are aware, 4-H is organized by the

4-H mandate areas: STEM & Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement. We

break the Clover down a bit further for ease of use, similar projects are grouped, and

each project has a description of what you can expect to learn. This year you will ﬁnd

more information on statewide contests, national trips and the 4-H Collegiate program.

Collegiate 4-H is now open to all post-secondary education institutions, expanding

from the Mizzou Collegiate 4-H Club.

Our mission remains the same, to oer 4-H to all youth around the state and we need

your help to make this happen. Please think of how we can expand the 4-H program

and share your ideas with us. We are here to support you! Think about going to the

schools or the community centers.

Please help us to spread the word and oer our youth dierent ways to become a 4-H

member. Our 4-H members now can choose how they want to participate in 4-H …

there are community clubs, SPIN clubs, after-school programs, school enrichment, in-

school programs and much more.

Welcome back to a new Missouri 4-H year and to the Missouri 4-H family!

Lupita Fabregas

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ENROLLING IN 4-H ONLINE

NEW FAMILIES ENROLLING

IN MISSOURI 4-H

Your local MU Extension center and 4-H sta can

help you ﬁnd a club, discuss project selection and

begin the enrollment process. To enroll in Missouri

4-H Online, you need Internet access and a valid

email address. Go to http://v2.4honline.com.

1. Select “Don’t have an

account," and then select

your state from the drop-

down menu. In the next

drop-down menu, select

your 4-H participation

county. Email addresses

must be valid in order

for you to have access to

your information. This is

your account login, as well

as how you will receive

information.

2. Next, complete the

information for

your family proﬁle.

All youth and

adult members in

your family will be

managed under

this family proﬁle.

3. If you create a new

account and an

existing account

is found, click the

Conﬁrm button

and continue to

Logging in with an

Existing 4-H Online

Account. Go to step 3 in next column.

4. Add members to the family (adult or youth) by

clicking Add Member and completing the proﬁle

for each member.

5. Complete the proﬁle for each member,

including contact and demographic information,

authorizations, health form, club and project

selection.

6. Submit your enrollment, and pay the required

dues reﬂected on member invoices.

RETURNING FAMILIES RE-ENROLLING IN

MISSOURI 4-H

1. If you have an account in 4-H Online, go to http://

v2.4honline.com.

2. Enter your email address and password.

3. Click Sign-In. If you have forgotten your

password, click “Reset Password?” to receive an

email with a link to set a new password.

4. Continue to Youth and Clover Kid Member

Enrollment to re-enroll youth members, to

Adult Enrollment to re-enroll Adult members

or to Adding New Members to add new Family

Members.

5. Your member record will be listed on the family

Member List. Click Enroll Now under the Program

in which you would like to enroll.

6. If you are a new member and your name is not yet

listed, click Add Member.

7. Review all content in the member proﬁle, update

any health form changes and change any projects

(if you aren’t enrolling in a project, delete it for

this year).

8. Submit your enrollment, and pay required dues

reﬂected on member invoices.**

**All state event registrations require a member to

be in “Active” status in 4-H Online. Members will

remain in “Pending” status until the county review

of membership and state/county membership dues

are processed. Adult volunteer applicants remain

in "Pending" status until all steps of the volunteer

process are completed and accepted.

NEED HELP? CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE.

If online access is not readily available to you or your family,

contact your local Extension oce for alternatives.

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REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT IN 4-H ONLINE

1. Log in to your family’s 4-H Online account.

2. Click Register below the event on the Member

List page OR click on Events in the navigation

pane, and then click Register for any event.

3. Click the Member’s name that you would like to

4. Click on the registration type for which they are

registering. In some events, the member may

qualify for more than one type.

5. Click Start Registration.

6. Complete each question.

7. If a ﬁle upload is needed, click Upload. Navigate

your device and select the ﬁle to upload.

8. Click Next once the questions are complete.

9. If applicable, review the Health Form (make

changes if necessary) and complete Medical

Release. Click Next.

10. If applicable, complete the required consents.

Click Next.

11. If applicable, select a payment method to pay any

fees associated with the registration. Click Finish.

12. Your event registration has been submitted.

You should receive an email indicating that the

registration has been submitted. You will receive

an additional email when it has been reviewed

and approved and when the payment, if any, has

been processed.

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4-H national experiences

NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE

You will visit our nation’s capitol in this pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic

Engagement. While at this event, you will participate in roundtable

discussions, present brieﬁngs to federal ocials, and visit with legislators.

Held yearly in April; applications due October 1.

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS

Travel to Atlanta, GA to participate in workshops, perform service learning

locally, tour landmarks, and meet other 4-H’ers from across the country.

Held yearly in November; apply through Level 3 State Excellence Awards.

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS

Travel to Washington D.C. for the civic engagement event of a lifetime. Teens

learn leadership and communication skills through history, democracy, and our

amendments.

Missouri attends in even years; look for details in the fall prior to the event.

IGNITE

Travel to D.C. for a 4-day experience where high-school aged teens connect,

make memories and ﬁnd their spark by exploring the best 4-H has to oer

in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living, Career Readiness and Emotional Well-

being.

Held in the spring; watch for details.

NATIONAL CONTESTS

Once you have sharpened your skills, take part in a state contest! Top

competitors are sent to national 4-H competitions to represent Missouri. These

include:

• Dairy Judging

• Fashion Revue

• Hippology

• Horse Bowl

• Horse Judging

• Livestock Judging

• Meat Judging

• Poultry Judging

• Public Speaking

• Shooting Sports

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4-H is open to all

4-H is the youth development program of MU Extension, in partnership with Lincoln University, the U.S.

Department of Agriculture and local governments. 4-H and MU Extension programs are open to all persons.

WHERE DO I PARTICIPATE?

You should participate in the 4-H program in the community where you live, whenever possible. If this is not

possible, your local 4-H faculty will work with you to develop a plan for 4-H membership (see pg. 3 for a list).

4-H membership can be moved to another county or state any time of the year. Members may participate in

multiple 4-H groups or programs. Ask your local 4-H faculty if you have questions.

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?

Your 4-H age determines how you can enroll in 4-H. 4-H age is determined by your actual age on December

31 of the 4-H year. The 4-H year starts on October 1 and ends on September 30. For example, your child may

be 12 years old when you enroll in October, but then has a birthday on December 17. Your child’s age for the

entire 4-H year is 13 since their birthday happened by the end of the calendar year.

INCLUSIVE 4-H PLAN

Youth with special needscan continue in

4-H until age 21. With assistance from the

county 4-H professional or club leader, the

parents/guardians complete theInclusive

4-H Plan Request Form (LG918) (PDF)to

make accommodations so that the youth may

participate in 4-H how they can. Working

with the youth and their parents/guardians is

imperative to set goals and modify experiences

to meet the child’s needs. Being sensitive to the

concerns of the parents and youth is important

to help them feel included. Resources include:

• Inclusive 4-H Plan Request Form (LG918)

(PDF)

• Inclusive 4-H Plan Resource Guide for

Volunteers (LG919) (PDF)

• Inclusive 4-H Plan Request of Club Leaders

(LG917) (PDF)

CAN ANYONE BE A MEMBER?

Yes! 4-H membership is available year round

to any youth. There may be criteria for

participation in certain events and to access

ﬁnancial support. Financial aid is available,

please contact your County Extension oce for

details.

WHEN CAN I ENROLL?

While the ocial start of the 4-H year is

October 1, you may enroll in county 4-H programs at any time during the program year, October 1 through

September 30. Be aware of state or local deadlines for participation in certain activities or programs. Consult

your local 4-H youth faculty for current information. Youth member and volunteer enrollment in 4-H includes

an online process at http://v2.4honline.com. Please note that there are no enrollment refunds.

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WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN MISSOURI 4-H

4-H COMMUNITY CLUB

• Enroll in projects, participate in group activities,

and attend club meetings.

• Organized and supported by a volunteer club

leader and team of recognized volunteers.

• Elect ocers and plan learning activities and

community service activities together.

• May opt to be a single project club, where all

members focus on the same project.

4-H SPECIAL INTEREST (SPIN) CLUB

• Focus on a speciﬁc topic led by an expert in the

ﬁeld.

• Meet for a set period (e.g. weekly or bi-weekly for

6-8 weeks)

4-H AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

• Meet after school varying from a short period of

time to a full 4-H program year.

• With over 100 dierent project topic areas there

can be multiple, grade speciﬁc focus on a single

project.

• Can elect ocers and plan learning activities with

options of public speaking, community service

and links to career readiness.

• Please visit our website for project alignment to

Missouri State Learning Standards.

4-H INDEPENDENT/INDIVIDUAL

MEMBERSHIP

• This option is for youth living some distance

from a 4-H club or group, who have conﬂicts

with school, work or other obligations, attending

a college or university away from home, or who

have a highly specialized interest.

• Age requirement: ages 8–18 on Dec. 31 of the

program year.

• Falls under the Community Club category in the

chart below.

• Individual members complete a plan and ﬁle it

with the local MU Extension center. Find the Y639,

Individual 4-H Member Comprehensive Plan on

the Missouri 4-H website: 4h.missouri.edu/

4-H IN-SCHOOL CLUBS & SCHOOL

ENRICHMENT

• Meet during school with varying from short

period of time to a full 4-H program year.

• Youth participate in projects that supplement

their existing lessons.

• Can elect ocers and plan learning activities with

options of public speaking, community service

and links to career readiness.

• Please visit our website for project alignment to

Missouri State Learning Standards.

Community Clubs

(ages 5-18)

SPIN Clubs

(ages 5-18)

Afterschool Club

(K–12 grade)

In-School Club

(K–12 grade)

School Enrichment

(K–12 grade)

Enrollment Individual enrollment through 4-H Online

Group Enrollment (if students want to participate in

anything outside of school, they must enroll individually)

Enrollment Fees

$25 per member + County Dues

SPIN - fees above if not already enrolled

Group Enrollment fee not required

When do we meet? Anytime After school hours

During school

hours

During school hours

How often do we

meet?

Year-long

Short Term: at

least 6 hours

Varies but minimum 6 hours Short Term

Eligible for participation in?

4-H Council

    

Club Charter

    

Exhibit at county fair

    

Regional energizers,

camps, Teen

Conference, 4-H

Congress

    

County-level fund

raising activities

    

 = if youth chooses to enroll individually  = eligible

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How to become a Chartered 4-H Club

Missouri 4-H and MU Extension is committed to protecting our 4-H program, its members and

the 4-H Name and Emblem. Missouri 4-H, as part of University of Missouri Extension, has the

responsibility and authority to protect the 4-H Name and Emblem. Permission to use the 4-H

Name and Emblem is given to clubs through the 4-H charter.

WHAT IS A CLUB CHARTER?

A 4-H Club charter grants permission for a club/group to operate in the name of 4-H. It is an agreement by

the 4-H club/group with the State 4-H oce and County Extension oce to follow and abide by all state

and local 4-H policies, procedures and requirements.

Chartering is a process that allows 4-H sta to verify the ﬁnancial status, business and legal documentation

for each club/group operating under 4-H.

All 4-H community, in-school, after-school, and SPIN clubs must be chartered.

Please contact your County Extension Oce for details on the chartering and rechartering process.

HOW TO NAME YOUR 4-H CLUB:

Select a name for your 4-H club; be sure to include the Name of the Club, County, Delivery Mode and the

words 4-H Club.

Example: (Eagles of Macon County After-school 4-H Club)

Please contact your County Extension Oce if you need help with your Club name.

For more details on the use of the 4-H Name and emblem, please see the 4-H Name and Emblem Use

Handbook.

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I WANT TO TAKE A CERTAIN PROJECT, BUT

THERE ISN’T A LEADER. WHAT DO I DO?

Project oerings are dependent on ﬁnding volunteer

leaders. If a project isn’t oered in your club, check

to see if it is oered on the county level or regional/

state level. If a project leader isn’t easily found, often

family members become the leader. Project materials

are available for most projects. They are easy to read,

explain the project, and oer suggestions on project

meetings, exhibits and more.

WHERE DO I FIND PROJECT CURRICULUM?

Each project listed in the Clover has curriculum that

aligns with learning and advancement in Missouri 4-H

projects. You will ﬁnd the curriculum and suggested

resources for all levels of the projects on our website

(4h.missouri.edu). Links on the website will take you

to either purchase the curriculum or download the

resource.

HOW DO I SHOW WHAT I’VE LEARNED

THROUGH MY 4-H EXPERIENCE?

Exhibiting 4-H project items is one way for young

people to show what they have learned and

accomplished. County fairs, achievement days,

festivals and the Missouri State Fair provide places

for 4-H members to showcase their work.

Here are a few guidelines:

• Exhibits should demonstrate the knowledge and

skills gained by the 4-H’er for the speciﬁc project

in which they are enrolled.

• Exhibits should be 4-H member’s own work.

• Exhibits should be made or completed in the

current program year.

Projects

HOW DO I CHOOSE A PROJECT AND HOW MANY PROJECTS CAN I TAKE?

There are so many projects oered, it can be hard to narrow down your selections. As you choose projects,

consider how much time you have to devote to project work. It’s better to do a few projects really well than

choose a lot and not have time to complete them. Also keep in mind that to truly master a project it may take

you more than a year. You may enroll in the same project multiple years. Consider enrolling in projects you are

familiar with as well as exploring projects that are new to you. When choosing projects, a general guideline for

members who are 8-10 years of age is to be involved in about three projects. Those who are 11 and older could

choose 3-6 projects. Every young person is dierent, so work with your club leader and county 4-H sta to

ﬁnd the projects that are the best ﬁt for you and the number of projects that are a good ﬁt for you and your

family.

SNAP SHOTS: Many of the projects have Snap Shots (previously known as project briefs) available for

free download. Project briefs are two-page overviews of a project to supplement project curriculum; they

include activity and community service ideas, objectives, fair project ideas, and project resources. Project

briefs are available with the other curriculum resources on the project web pages.

Consider

the time &

money it

will take.

Select only the number of

projects you can complete!

Choose a topic you

want to know more

about.

Consider the

space and

equipment you

have at home.

Will this project be fun,

serve a purpose, and

be worth your effort?

When you

enroll, in

4-H Online,

add your

projects.

Contact your local

county office to

see which projects

are offered where

you live.

Explore

the 4-H

projects in

this Clover

to see what

looks fun to

you.

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Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program. Our volunteers ﬁll many roles,

such as being a 4-H council member, chairing a committee, leading a 4-H

project group or 4-H club, teaching 4-H afterschool enrichment programs,

helping at the county fair or serving as an adult chaperone at camp.

All volunteer applicants must go through an annual selection process.

Program sta make the ﬁnal selection based on the best match between

applicant skills, interest and current program needs. Interested applicants

should talk to their local 4-H sta to learn the most current application

steps. The steps should be complete by 12/31 each year in order to get

enthusiastic youth engaged in the program as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS

WORK WITHIN THE 4-H SYSTEM.

As a 4-H volunteer, I am accountable for my actions to the county 4-H

Council, county University of Missouri Extension Council, Missouri 4-H Youth

Development programs and University of Missouri Extension. If my personal

conduct is deemed by these bodies to violate this agreement or if I fail to

meet any stated policy, I know I may be relieved of my 4-H duties.

PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

I will not harm youth or adults in any way, whether through sexual

harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect or other harmful

experience.

STRIVE TO BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL.

By my example, I will help individuals learn to respect and cooperate with

others. I will teach others to compete with honesty and fair play.

WORK AS A “TEAM PLAYER” FOR THE GOOD OF ALL PERSONS.

I will work cooperatively with other adult volunteers for the good of all

involved in the program.

MISSOURI 4-H VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

FRANK GRAHAM 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD: recognizes

exemplary volunteers who work with young people. The statewide

recognition is awarded annually and is named in honor of Frank Graham,

a founding member of the Missouri 4-H Foundation and director of

extension 4-H youth programs from 1958 to 1975. He was an avid supporter

of volunteer leadership, believing that volunteers are the foundation of

4-H. Sta should email 4hy[email protected] for details about the award

process.

NAOMI CROUCH 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD: sponsored

by the Missouri 4-H Foundation, the Naomi Crouch Volunteer Leadership

Awards recognize volunteers and businesses or organizations that have

made signiﬁcant contributions to Missouri 4-H youth. The statewide

recognition is awarded annually to two leaders and one business or

organization. The award is named in honor of Naomi Crouch, a Clay County

4-H parent, volunteer and former Missouri 4-H Foundation trustee.

MISSOURI 4-H HALL OF FAME AWARD: individuals who have created

exceptional legacies of volunteer service and dedication to Missouri 4-H

are recognized and honored with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of

Fame. Induction into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame caps a lifetime of 4-H

involvement. Award recipients will be recognized at the Missouri 4-H Hall of

Fame induction ceremony, held annually during the Missouri State Fair by

the Missouri 4-H Foundation.

STEPS TO BECOME

A 4-H VOLUNTEER

IDENTIFY A ROLE

Applicants need to ask

local 4-H staff about current

volunteer needs (e.g., co-leader

for a 4-H club). Ask to see

volunteer role descriptions to

identify a role that might be a

good fit.

Build or update your

profile

Build a new or, if returning,

annually update your volunteer

profile in 4-H Online — You

must answer YES to the

volunteer question!

Complete the 4-H

volunteer orientation

If you are a brand new 4-H

volunteer applicant, complete

the 4-H volunteer orientation.

You will learn basic terms,

organizational structure and

safety practices.

Once finished you will click

submit.

Complete the

Background Check

Consent form

Background checks are

completed every 3 years on

all active volunteers. This

includes any adult, age 18 or

older, serving as an overnight

chaperone who might be alone

with 4-H youth.

You will also complete the Mandated

Reporter Training.

See more volunteer

information, including

application steps and

training opportunities at

http://4h.missouri.edu

volunteering in 4-H

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PROJECT RECORD KEEPING

The 4-H Project Record should be used with

all 4-H projects. The purpose of the Y620, 4-H

Project Record form is to give you a tool to record

information about your learning experience in each

project. This record sheet is for you and your project

leader to use to set goals, keep records of your

work, expenses, community involvement, leadership

and more. Ask any high school senior ﬁlling out

scholarship forms how helpful 4-H record keeping is,

and they will tell you how much work it saved them!

Good record keeping will help you when applying for

recognition and scholarships throughout your 4-H

involvement.

Y620 can be found at the back of this catalog or on

our website by typing Y620 in the search bar.

4-H LEVELS

In an eort to simplify 4-H projects, we have

implemented a level system. Most projects have

three levels, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Each level has descriptions stating what should be

learned before moving up a level. Some projects

do not have levels, for example Bucket Calves

and Butterﬂy Wings. These projects are simple

exploratory projects that are not meant to be taken

for multiple years. The advancement program is

designed so a 4-H member may advance as fast as

he or she desires based on interest, eort and ability.

A fourth- or ﬁfth-grade 4-H member may take two

or three years to complete a level, while an eighth- or

ninth-grade member may complete one or two steps

in a year. It is also possible that an older youth may

not begin at the novice level. For instance, if an older

youth already knows the basics of photography, they

might start in Intermediate instead of Novice. Please

work with your leaders to determine which level best

ﬁts you.

SELF-DETERMINED PROJECTS

A self-determined project allows members freedom

to design a project that is not currently oered.

Members enrolling in the self-determined project are

responsible for identifying their project resources,

ﬁlling out the Y951 form and consulting with their

county 4-H sta person. 4-H sta will be able to add

the project to the 4-H Online enrollment system,

once approved.

Self-determined (Citizenship, Leadership and

Communication) (SD950)

• Civic Engagement

• Community/Volunteer Service

• Leadership & Personal Development

• Communications & Expressive Arts

Self-determined (Science) (SD952)

• Biological Sciences

• Technology and Engineering

• Physical Sciences, Environmental Education/Earth

Sciences

• Ag in the Classroom

• Animals

• Plant Science

Self-determined (Healthy Living) (SD951)

• Foods and Nutrition

• Health

• Personal Safety

Y951 can be found at 4h.missouri.edu by typing

Y951 in the search bar.

MISSOURI 4-H PROJECTS

2024-2025 | Missouri 4-H Clover

CLOVER KIDS (CK)

The 4-H Clover Kids Program is designed

to introduce 5- to 7-year-olds to a variety

of 4-H experiences. 4 H Clover Kids will engage in

activities led by an adult that will help them learn

how to get along and share with others, explore

many dierent interests, build self-conﬁdence, learn

to communicate eectively, and learn how to be

part of a group. The goal is to make this age group

so excited about 4-H that they will continue their

enrollment beyond the 4-H Clover Kids experience.

The adult-to-child ratio for this age is ﬁve to eight

children per adult leader. Monthly meetings are

recommended. Clover Kids are encouraged to

participate in a variety of experiences and events.

However, they will not compete. Clover Kids will

only enroll in the Clover Kid project, CK481. Animal

projects, such as those listed in the Plant & Animal

Science section, are for youth eight and up.

Since Clover Kids are not eligible for most of our

other recognition programs, we oer Clover Kids

pins at no cost. For details visit 4h.missouri.edu.

CK481 4-H Clover Kids

• First year membership Pins–White (Y4815)

• Second year membership Pins–Black (Y4816)

• Third year membership Pins–Red (Y4817)

4-H CLOVER KIDS SMALL ANIMAL POLICY

4-H Clover Kids are encouraged to experience a

wide range of activities. Learning about and enjoying

small animals is one of the many opportunities

children can have in a 4-H Clover Kids program.

4-H Youth Development programs developed the

following list of approved small animals and policies

to help ensure that children and volunteers have safe

and meaningful experiences with these animals.

SMALL ANIMAL SAFETY POLICIES:

• No wildlife allowed — follow Department

of Conservation rules as speciﬁed in the

Wildlife Code of Missouri.

• All animals must be caged, leashed or

contained as appropriate and manageable

by the child during 4-H Clover Kids meetings

and events.

• Parent or guardian must be present with

their child(ren) when animals are involved.

For more information: http://4h.missouri.edu

EXPLORING 4-H (EX)

Discover your interests, potential 4-H

projects and ﬁnd out more about where

you live. For ﬁrst-year members only,

ages 8-10. Exploring 4-H does not include

exhibition of project animals or Shooting Sports. To

participate in these areas, members should enroll in

the appropriate animal or shooting sports project.

Exploring the Treasures of 4-H (EX261)

• Explore 4-H activities

• Identify your interests

• Explore your family, friends, and community

Approved small animals:

• Amphibians: frogs,

toads

• Birds

• Cavies: guinea pigs,

gerbils, hamsters

• Cats

• Chickens

• Chinchillas

• Dogs

• Ducks

• Fish

• Hedgehogs

• Lizards

• Mice, Rats

• Snakes

• Rabbits

EASY WEB ACCESS:

Use this QR code to

visit the project page

on our website. You

will find curriculum

and resources for

each project.

MISSOURI 4-H PROJECTS

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Engineering & Technology

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AEROSPACE (AS)

Think about the excitement that

accompanies traveling to and exploring

space. In the aerospace projects, you will learn more

about aircrafts, rocketry and space through hands-

on experiences and group interaction.

Aerospace 1 Novice (AS811)

• Identify dierent types of aircraft

• Learn how weather aects ﬂying

Aerospace 2 Intermediate (AS812)

• Explore space

• Learn the forces that act on a rocket and

experiment with roll, pitch and yaw

Aerospace 3 Advanced (AS813)

(previously Aerospace 3 & 4)

• Learn to ﬂy an airplane and pilot certiﬁcation

requirements

• Use your investigation skills to discover the

principles of ﬂight, rocketry and astronomy

• Learn Use engineering principles to design your

own air and spacecrafts

AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR (AT)

Do you like learning about large machines

and how they work? Develop project

skills (i.e., principles of engine operation, hydraulic

systems, electrical systems, safe operation) and

life skills (i.e., decision making, using science and

technology, developing communication skills).

Tractor 1 Novice (AT820)

• Learn proper safety procedures, mechanics of

the engine, accessory equipment, use of the

operator’s manual, maintenance, and function of

operational systems

Tractor 2 Intermediate (AT821

• Learn safety procedures and maintenance,

mechanics of the engine, accessory equipment

and function of operational systems

Tractor 3 Advanced (AT822)

(previously Tractor 3 & 4)

• Learn farm safety and maintenance, dierent

types of oil systems, fuel safety and PTO hooking

• Explore the ﬁve major areas: safety, maintenance,

mechanics, operational systems, and equipment

COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING (CP)

Learn computer programming by creating

your own games and fun animations. Use a

programming environment to create your computer

masterpiece.

Scratch Programming 1 (CP895)

Recommended for grades 3-12.

• Learn basics of computer programming

• Create programs using the Scratch environment

• Add control and mix graphics, animations, music

and sound to your programs

• To get started, visit http://scratch.mit.edu/ for

guides and an account.

Alice (CP896)

Recommended for grades 6-12.

Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment

that makes it easy to create an animation for telling

a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to

share on the web.

• Learn object oriented programming

• Create animated movies and simple video games

• Populate a virtual world within Alice and create a

program to animate the objects

To get started, visit http://alice.org/ for guides and

software download.

Other Programming Languages or Computer

Programs (CP897)

Computer science is a growing ﬁeld and youth can

become creative and innovative on their own.

• Consider programming and creating/building

a technology with Raspberry Pi, Ardunio, or

micro:bits

• Go deeper with other resources such as Code

Academy and Khan Academy which can

supplement learning in this area

• Learn Python coding

• Discuss with your 4-H sta a self-determined

project in this area (requires a downloadable Self-

determined Project form).

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ELECTRICITY (EL)

De-mystify the “magic” of electric circuits,

magnetism, motors and electronics. From

building burglar alarms to learning how to select

a really good stereo and other consumer items,

this project oers opportunities for hands-on

experiences and knowledge you will use in the

future. Experience technology ﬁrsthand while

learning communication and decision-making skills.

Electricity 1 Novice (EL831)

Target audience: Grades 4-5

• Insulation as it relates to electricity

• How to build a ﬂashlight, compass,

electromagnet and electric motor

Electricity 2 Intermediate (EL832)

Target audience: Grades 6-7

• Build circuits and test voltages

• Build a rocket launcher

• Build a burglar alarm

Electricity 3 Advanced (EL833)

(previously Electricity 3 & 4)

Target audience: Grades 8-12

• Learn to measure electrical usage and to

determine electrical loads

• Learn to replace electrical switches

• Evaluate light bulbs and test for electrical power

• Learn the basics of solid-state electronics

• Understand modern day electronic equipment

through hands-on activities for practical

experience. This unit is for the intermediate to

advanced learner.

ENERGY (EG)

Whether it’s your community, home, family

car or iPod; energy makes things happen.

You will likely experience dramatic changes related

to energy during your lifetime, so understanding the

fundamental concepts of energy is important. You

will gain knowledge and skills to understand energy

development and use, and the impact on future

careers.

Find diverse energy activities, resources and

curriculum for exploration from the National Energy

Education Department (NEED) Project at http://

www.need.org.

Power of the Wind (EG861)

Target Audience: Grades 6-7

• Explore the wind energy resources in your state

and local communities

• Gain a deeper understanding of the science,

engineering and technology behind wind energy

production

• Create service-learning opportunities that help

your community make sense of this new frontier.

GEOSPACIAL (GS)

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

are hot technologies. Put yourself on the map by

learning how to use these systems.

Geospatial 1 Novice (GS991)

• Where in the world are you? Young people

are introduced to new ways of thinking about

geographic positions

• Introduction to navigational tools (GPS,

compasses, maps and globes) identifying

locations, measuring distances and more

• Learn to use GPS technology for multiple

purposes

Geospatial 2 Intermediate (GS992)

• Future map-makers will learn how to collect data,

combine the data with geographical positions

and then make your own maps.

• Can data and maps solve problems? Get outside

and do ﬁeld studies and make maps about things

you know or want to learn more about.

Geospatial 3 Advanced (GS993)

• Advanced users will understand the basics of

Remote Sensing Science through the curriculum

• This project also enables self-determined

exploration of emerging technologies such as

unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) and unmanned

aerial systems (UAS’s) also known as “drones” for

humanitarian, agricultural, natural resources and

more.

Engineering & Technology

ROBOTICS | SMALL ENGINES | 4-H STEM CHALLENGE | WELDING | WOODWORKING

EASY WEB ACCESS:

Use this QR code to visit

the project page on our

website. You will find

curriculum and resources

for each project.

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ROBOTICS (RO)

Exploring 4-H Robotics is an ideal way to

introduce science, math, engineering and

technology while teaching life skills. Through hands-

on activities, the 4-H Robotics projects teach basic

concepts related to robotic subsystems such as

structure, power, sensors, control and programming.

These concepts are the foundation for building

robots and robotic subsystems from a variety of

materials and packaged kits. 4-H Robotics has

projects and resources for a wide variety of interests.

JUNK DRAWER ROBOTICS

In each module of this project, you will learn about

a dierent aspect of robotics, and design and build

a robot. You will use your Robotics Youth Notebook

to record your learning experiences, robotic designs

and the data from your investigations. The Junk

Drawer Robotics project has material kits available

from the 4-H Mall.

Junk Drawer Robots 1 Novice (RO881)

• Explore the design and function of robotic arms,

hands and grippers

• Build a robotic arm that really moves

Junk Drawer Robots 2 Intermediate (RO882)

• Design and build machines that roll, slide, draw or

move underwater

• Explore robot mobility — movement, power

transfer and locomotion

Junk Drawer Robots 3 Advanced (RO883)

• Learn about the connection between the

mechanical and electronic elements of robots

• Explore sensors, write programs, build circuits

and design your own robot

ROBOTICS: EV3

NOTE: Do not sign up for this project if you do not

already have access to an EV3 kit and software.

Lego has discontinued the kits and software. For

those still using the EV3, use the project numbers

below.

Robotics 1: With EV3 (RO884)

Robotics 2: EV3N More (RO885)

OTHER ROBOTICS PLATFORMS

Additional Robotics Platforms (RO886)

Learn about robots with other commercial

educational robotic kits, electronics and engineering

sets. There are several platforms available to help

you learn more in a hands-on, self-directed way.

Listed below are some of the more common

platforms that can be used in this project. Each

suggestion below has projects, online learning

communities and lessons easily accessible from the

product’s website. They may also have a connection

to one of the Youth Robotics Competition Partners.

This list is of common applications for 4-H Robotics

and is not an endorsement of any one product.

• Raspberry Pi: a low-cost, high-performance

computer used to learn, solve problems and have

fun. It is compatible with other platforms used in

youth robotics.

• VEX: VEX IQ, VEX EDR and VEX Pro are robot

kits for dierent skill levels.

• Tetrix: This platform the preferred building

system for two dierent national competitions.

Tetrix Prime is recommended for ages 12+; Tetrix

Max is for teens age 14+.

• SeaPerch: an underwater robotics program that

builds a remotely operated vehicle from a kit

comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts

with lessons on marine engineering themes.

• Arduino: an open-source electronics platform

based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s

intended for anyone making interactive projects.

Youth Robotics Competition Partners (RO887)

4-H is a partner with several youth robotics

organizations for competitive opportunities for

4-H’ers. Each of the youth robotics competition

organizations listed below recognize 4-H as a

pathway to participation. 4-H robotics members

and groups are encouraged to get involved in

these competitions. This project is for groups who

join and participate in the competitions they oer.

Please visit each partnering organization for speciﬁc

challenges, registration and competition dates.

Some organizations oer grants and incentives for

joining.

• FIRST: http://www.ﬁrstinspires.org/

• VEX: http://www.vexrobotics.com/competition

• RoboFest: http://www.robofest.net/

• BotBall: http://www.kipr.org/

• SuGO Bots: http://www.sugobot.com/

• BEST: http://www.bestrobotics.org/

• SeaPerch: http://www.seaperch.org/

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2024-2025 | Missouri 4-H Clover

SELF-DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not currently

oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Science) (SD952)

• Biological Sciences

• Technology and Engineering

• Physical Sciences, Environmental Education/Earth

Sciences

• Ag in the Classroom

• Animals

• Plant Science

SMALL ENGINES (SE)

Lawn mowers, snow blowers, personal water

craft, go carts, model airplanes and ATVs

are just a few of the hundreds of machines around us

every day that are powered by small gas engines. In

this project you will have hands-on experiences that

will help you understand how small engines work and

how to keep them working.

Small Engines 1 Novice (SE851)

• Discover tools of the trade and how small engines

work

• Explore uses of small engines and safety issues

Small Engines 2 Intermediate (SE852)

• Learn about engine sizes, compression rations and

safety issues

• Learn about occupations and starting your own

business

Small Engines 3 Advanced (SE853)

• Tear down and rebuild an engine

• Use diagnostic tools

4-H STEM CHALLENGE (SC)

The 4-H STEM Challenge is a national event

for 4 H science programming, bringing

together youth, volunteers and educators from

all over the country to complete hands-on STEM

activities.

4-H STEM CHALLENGE (SC100)

• Each year the 4-H STEM Challenge is completely

dierent, with a new topic, supplies and resources.

• For this year’s challenge and more information,

visit https://4-h.org/programs/stem-challenge/

WELDING (WE)

Ever wonder how some things are held

together? From cars to buildings to many

other items, welding has made it possible. In this

project you will learn simple welding skills such as

how to identify welding equipment, strike an arc and

run a bead.

Welding (WE846)

• Learn how to build, modify or repair steel-based

projects

• Topics include safety, selection of equipment and

materials and fabricating techniques with shielded

metal arc welding

WOODWORKING (WO)

Have you ever wanted to make something

with wood? This project is an opportunity

for you to create and construct items using wood

and woodworking tools. From the basics of using a

tape measure and a hammer to advanced equipment

like routers and table saws, there’s something for

everyone. Have fun by learning new things and

creating useful items.

Woodworking 1 Novice (WO871)

• Develop skills such as measuring, squaring and

cutting a board, driving nails, and using clamps

and screws

• Learn safety rules, tool safety settings and how to

use safety gear

Woodworking 2 Intermediate (WO872)

• Measure, cut, sand, drill, and use advanced hand

and power tools

• Learn the importance of proper sanding and ﬁnish

application

Woodworking 3 Advanced (WO873)

(previously Woodworking 3 & 4)

• Practice measuring angles, cutting dado and

rabbet joints

• Use a circular saw, a table saw and a radial arm

saw

• Use router, portable planer and a jointer

• Make blind mortise, tenon joint and dovetail joints

Engineering & Technology

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Environmental science & Natural resources

AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES | ENTOMOLOGY | EXPLORING YOUR ENVIRONMENT | FORESTRY | OUTDOOR

ADVENTURES | SOIL & WATER SCIENCE | WEATHER & CLIMATE | SPORTFISHING | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES (AR)

Do you know the dierence between

reptiles and amphibians? Can you name and

identify the venomous snakes of Missouri? In these

projects, you’ll step outside into the natural world,

become an amateur herpetologist and discover

interesting facts about amphibians and reptiles.

Amphibians and Reptiles (AR611)

• Learn about the habitats and ecosystems they

live in

• Identify various reptiles and amphibians and each

of their characteristics

ENTOMOLOGY (EN)

Explore the amazing world of insects and

their fellow arthropod relatives. Learn the

dierences between bugs and insects, explore bee

husbandry, and identify the stages of insect life

cycles. Create an entomology box so that others can

learn about insects as well.

Entomology 1 Novice (EN921)

• Learn about dierent insect body parts

• Learn to identify and classify insects

Entomology 2 Intermediate (EN922)

• Complete an insect collection table

• Learn the life cycle and life stages of insects

Entomology 3 Advanced (EN923)

• Find out how and what dierent types of insects

eat

• Investigate the importance of wings and ﬂying in

insects

Please follow Missouri State Fair entomology box

guidelines when building your box. The box size

described in some curriculum is slightly different than

what the Missouri State Fair requires.

Beekeeping 1 Novice (EN924)

• Learn about the types of bees and the products

they make

• Discover which plants attract bees and the

equipment needed for beekeeping

Beekeeping 2 Intermediate (EN925)

• Acquire a colony of bees and learn to care for a

beehive throughout the year

• Basic beekeeping operations that result in the

production of extracted, chunk or cut comb

honey

Beekeeping 3 Advanced (EN926)

• Increase the number of your honey bee colonies

• Increase honey production, producing special

kinds of honey

• Bee societies

• Manage honey bee diseases and parasites

Butterﬂy Wings (EN927)

• Learn about butterﬂies and their role in the

environment

• Investigate butterﬂy biodiversity, distribution and

other topics

• Participate in citizen science through long-term

butterﬂy monitoring

EXPLORING YOUR ENVIRONMENT (EE)

How does water pollution aect wildlife?

How can you decrease your energy use?

Learn the answers to these questions and more in

this project.

• These are not sequential projects; you may enroll

in either project in any order.

Exploring Your Environment: Ecosystem Services

(EE914)

• Analyze your environment for abundance and

scarcity

• Study global climate change

• Calculate your ecological footprint

Exploring Your Environment: Earth’s Capacity

(EE915)

• Learn how soil is formed

• Study the energy required to produce food

• Evaluate recreation and ecotourism

FORESTRY (FO)

Learn to identify trees, manage woodlands,

understand wood products and preserve the

forest for future generations to enjoy.

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ADVENTURES |SOIL & WATER SCIENCE | WEATHER & CLIMATE | SPORTFISHING | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Forestry 1 Novice (FO931)

• Identify dierent types of trees and tree parts

• Explore characteristics of dierent forests, what

forests need to grow and thrive

• Learn about the dierent products people get

from trees and forests

Forestry 2 Intermediate (FO932)

• Take a closer look at the inner-working of trees,

forest change and the health beneﬁts trees have

on people

Forestry 3 Advanced (FO933)

• Look at forests on a global scale, learn to care for

trees and think about how to conserve forests

GEOLOGY (GG)

Much of our knowledge about the earth

comes from rocks, minerals and fossils that

surround us. Explore the earth- in your backyard, a

creek bed, a road cut, anywhere you go.

Geology (GG941)

• Distinguish the dierences in Igneous,

Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

• Collect specimens, develop a collection, make a

display box and exhibit it at the fair

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (OA)

A 4-H project for those who like hiking

and camping! Progress from day hikes to

overnight camping trips, and then to extended

backpacking expeditions as you hike through

the three activity guides and the helper’s guide.

Experiences relate to food, shelter, Leave No Trace

ethics, safety, navigation, equipment and camp

management.

Outdoor 1 (Hiking) (OA761)

• Explore hiking for a day

• Learn about clothing needs

• Learn how to pack a day-pack

• Learn how to read topographic maps, and

orienteering skills

Outdoor 2 (Camping) (OA762)

• Basics of camping including shelter selection

• Introduction to Leave No Trace camping skills

• Learn how to pack a day-pack

• Learn outdoor cooking and environmental

awareness and appreciation

Outdoor 3 (Backpacking) (OA763)

• Focus on being on the trail for extended periods

of time

• Learn clothing needs, tent setup, using

backcountry stoves, basic nutrition, menu

planning for multi-day hikes, personal hygiene

and basic ﬁrst aid

SELF-DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not

currently oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Science) (SD952)

• Biological Sciences

• Technology and Engineering

• Physical Sciences, Environmental Education/

Earth Sciences

• Ag in the Classroom

• Animals

• Plant Science

SOIL & WATER SCIENCE (SW)

The Soil and Water Science project teaches

youth about soil, water and environmental

stewardship. Learn about soil and water quality, how

they interact and how we can protect and preserve

them.

Soil and Water Science 1 Novice (SW916)

• Introduction to basic terms and concepts

focusing on understanding important soil and

water processes.

Soil and Water Science 2 Intermediate (SW917)

• Put basic concepts into action to apply

more advanced soil and water concepts and

interactions with the environment.

Soil and Water Science 3 Advanced (SW918)

• Activities are divided into chapters based on how

you might use the information you have learned

— as a homeowner, resident of a watershed, food

and ﬁber producer (farmer), mayor, teacher or

legislator.

Please follow Missouri State Fair geology box guidelines

when building your box. The box size described in some

curriculum is slightly different than what the Missouri

State Fair requires.

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SPORTFISHING (SF)

Fishing and MORE! Discover tiny creatures

living in Missouri streams and use them to

determine water quality. Improve your casting skills.

Learn to tie better knots and special purpose knots.

Make your own in-line spinner, paint your own jig

head or tie your own ﬂy. Understand the “why” of

ﬁshing seasons, length limits, daily creel limits and

other regulations.

Important note for leaders:

Due to heightened safety considerations, volunteer

leaders are required to complete basic Sportﬁshing

certiﬁcation. This training can be completed in 4-H

Online.

Sportﬁshing 1 Novice (SF725)

• Tie knots, cast to a target, rig various lines, select

tackle, identify where ﬁsh are, identify ﬁsh and

internal and external ﬁsh parts.

Sportﬁshing 2 Intermediate (SF726)

• Cast using a spinning rod and ﬂy rod and bait

casting reel, practice responsible citizenship,

research ﬁshing regulations, decorate a lure,

sew a ﬂy wallet, tie an artiﬁcial ﬂy & test a water

sample.

Sportﬁshing 3 Advanced (SF727)

• Youth develop their leadership and ﬁshing skills

as they take a friend ﬁshing, demonstrate how to

disassemble and reassemble a ﬁshing reel, design

and conduct a sportﬁshing skill-a-thon, make

artiﬁcial ﬂies, design and craft a lure, customize

tackle, build and use a kick net, respond to ethical

situations, and interview a professional ﬁsherman.

WEATHER & CLIMATE SCIENCE (WC)

Learn basic information about weather

and climate science, including what causes

variations in weather and why we have dierent

seasons and climates on the earth. In this project,

you will observe and record weather conditions and

learn weather symbols.

Weather & Climate Science 1 Novice (WC934)

• Understand the signs of weather around you

• Learn the dierence between weather and

climate

• Experience how weather aects the things you

Weather and Climate Science 2 Intermediate

(WC935)

• Understand drivers of weather systems and

climate science

• Learn about air pressure, clouds, wind, humidity

and fronts

Weather and Climate Science 3 Advanced (WC936)

• Explore climate science as a career or potential

college major

• Educate others about weather and climate

science

WILDLIFE (WI)

All animals have basic habitat needs that

must be supplied in order for their species

to survive and thrive. Study the habits and habitat

of Missouri wildlife; learn about plant succession

and its aect on various species; identify wildlife

foods and species by their tracks, skulls, furs or

feathers. Put your knowledge to practical use by

designing, implementing and completing a habitat

improvement project.

Wildlife Conservation 1 Novice (WI720)

• Learn about the history of wildlife conservation

• Explore the values of wildlife to humans

Wildlife Conservation 2 Intermediate (WI721)

• Learn about wildlife habitats

• Explore wildlife communities and ecosystems

Living Wild in an Ecosystem

• Learn about the interface between people and

wildlife

• Explore why and how we manage wildlife

Wildlife Conservation 3 Advanced (WI722)

• Learn about the interface between people and

wildlife

• Explore why and how we manage wildlife

Environmental science & Natural resources

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plant & animal science

WHAT IF I HAVE AN ANIMAL PROJECT?

Some 4-H members will own or manage an animal

for a 4-H project. For many of these projects, there

are special requirements for competition, including

deadlines for owning or managing the animal.

Consult your local 4-H faculty for current deadlines.

In addition, local fair boards or other partners

might establish guidelines for participation. One of

the objectives in owning an animal is to learn new

skills in animal breeding, feeding, management and

health.

AGRONOMY: FIELD CROPS (AG)

Agronomy is the science of using plants

for food, fuel, feed and ﬁber. 4-H projects

in agronomy explore the areas of plant genetics,

soil science and even the weather. Agronomists

hold professions in many areas and have roles

that include creating healthier food, managing

environmental impacts of crop production, and

creating energy from plants.

Field Crops 1 Novice (AG982)

• Discover the world of farming

• Learn how plants grow

• Learn the value and uses of ﬁeld crops

Field Crops 2 Intermediate (AG983)

• Take a soil sample

• Learn about the products made from ﬁeld crops

• Decide what crops to grow and at what time

Field Crops 3 Advanced (AG984)

• Learn about integrated crop management

• Discover hybrid selection

• Find out more about harvesting and marketing

crops

BEEF (BF)

Through the beef project, you’ll learn the

necessary skills to properly raise and care

for your beef animal, while exploring the production

sectors of the beef industry. Topics include

management techniques, the dierent cuts of beef,

how to prepare your animal for the fair and what

vaccinations to administer to prevent disease.

Make sure you own and are managing your steer and

market heifers by March 1 and breeding animals by

June 1 to be eligible to show in the Missouri State Fair.

Check with your local MU Extension center for local

requirements.

Beef 1 Novice (BF121)

• Learn to identify beef breeds, choose feed

ingredients and how to halter break and ﬁt your

animal

Beef 2 Intermediate (BF122)

• Learn about the anatomical systems, how to

evaluate structure, and about the meat cuts of

beef

FOR ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITORS: To exhibit your

livestock project at the Missouri State Fair, you

must have completed the enrollment process in your

county 4-H program, and have met all local criteria

including compliance with the 4-H Show-Me Quality

Assurance Policy.

ANIMAL TYPE DATE

Beef cattle Steers/market heifers 3/1

Breeding animals 6/1

Sheep Breeding animals 7/1

Market lambs 6/1

Swine Breeding gilts 90 days

Breeding boars Since farrowing

Market hogs 5/1

Dairy cattle All dairy cattle 7/1 (or leased)

Dairy goats 6/1

Meat goats 6/1

Dogs 4/1

Horses 5/1

Rabbits 6/1

Rabbits - Meat pen 5-10 weeks prior to show

Poultry - Meat pen 8-10 weeks prior to show

4-H SHOW-ME QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY

All 4-H members enrolled in food animal projects

(including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat

and dairy goats, rabbits and poultry) must

complete the appropriate level of Missouri Show

Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) certiﬁcation to

be considered eligible to show at the fair in

that project. Check with your local 4-H youth

specialist for local trainings. The online tutorial is

available at https://agebb.missouri.edu/smqa/.

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Beef 3 Advanced (BF123)

• Strengthen your knowledge of animal health and

nutrition, yield grading, and herd management

Bucket Calf Project (BC135)

Young people ages 8 to 12 learn to care and nurture

a newborn calf with bottles or a bucket. Those who

have had their 13th birthday by Jan. 1 of the current

year would be ineligible. Acquire a calf within two

weeks of its birth between March 1 and June 1 of

the current project year. If shown, calf should be at

least 90 days old. Calves born in late May or June 1

may not be old enough to show in the county fair.

Check with your local MU Extension center for local

requirements.

CATS (CA)

The cats project helps you explore how a cat

can ﬁt into your family’s lifestyle and how to

be an excellent caretaker of your feline friend. You’ll

learn about nutritional aspects of a cat’s diet, health

needs and practicing responsible ownership.

Cat Care 1 Novice (CA177)

• Identify dierent cat breeds and parts of the cat

• Learn how to care for your new cat

• Intro to care including grooming, feeding, safety

and health care

Cat Care 2 Intermediate (CA178)

• Learn cat origins, breeds and characteristics

• Skill areas emphasized: how to select a cat or

kitten, nutrition, health care, emergencies and

ﬁrst aid

Cat Care 3 Advanced (CA179)

• Study the anatomy and behavior of your cat

• Care of pregnant cats and kittens

DAIRY (DA)

The dairy project is a fun way to learn

about the management and care of dairy

cattle and the many career opportunities in the

dairy industry. Activities in this project will help you

gain knowledge in learning proper feeding, health,

selection and marketing. You will also learn about

the many dairy products and various uses of cow’s

milk.

Dairy 1 Novice (DA131)

• Learn to select your project animal, keep records,

and prepare for the show

Dairy 2 Intermediate (DA132)

• Learn how to better handle and care for your

animals, judge and identify various breeds, and

about opportunities beyond the barn

Dairy 3 Advanced (DA133)

• Learn to maintain and manage a herd through

multiple practices

Judging Dairy Cattle (DA134)

• What are the characteristics to look for in a prize

dairy animal that yields the most milk? Learn to

evaluate animals, place them like a pro and justify

your decision.

DOGS (DG)

If your best friend is your dog, then you’ll

like this project. Together you will learn

about dog obedience, grooming and nutrition to

help your dog live a long and happy life. As you

advance, you can participate in showmanship

contests where you’ll teach your dog to retrieve,

jump hurdles, drop on recall and broad jump.

Each of these levels of Dog includes knowledge,

obedience and showmanship.

Dog 1 Novice (DG171)

• Learn about selecting a dog

• Practice dog behavior and training

• Learn basic grooming

Dog Intermediate (DG172)

• Investigate your dog breed

• Learn about dog nutrition and parasites

• Practice skills used in ﬁtting and showing

Dog 3 Advanced (DG173)

• Learn about good health and breeding practices

for dogs

• Discover how dogs are used as service animals

plant & animal science

Make sure you own and manage your dog by April 1 to

participate in the State Fair Dog Show. Check with your

local MU Extension center for local requirements and

dates.

Make sure you own/lease and manage your dairy cattle

by July 1. Check with your local MU Extension center

for local requirements and dates.

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GOATS (GA)

DAIRY GOATS

This section is for those looking to explore the

opportunities surrounding raising dairy goats. You

will learn about goat breeds, management practices,

grooming and showmanship. Discover how diary

goat milk is used to meet the needs of consumers.

Dairy Goats 1 Novice (GA136)

• Learn to select an animal for show, keep records,

and discover products made from dairy goats

Dairy Goats 2 Intermediate (GA137)

• Learn how to maintain animal health and practice

your judging skills

Dairy Goats 3 Advanced (GA138)

• Discover more about animal health by managing

genetics and preventing disease

• Explore the global role of goats

MEAT GOATS

In this area of the goat project, you will immerse

yourself in meat goat industry. You will gain a deeper

understanding on key management practices,

meat goat breeds, and how to prep your animal for

exhibition.

Meat Goats 1 Novice (GA125)

• Discover how to select and best care for your

breed of meat goat

Meat Goats 2 Intermediate (GA126)

• Learn more about genetic selection, feed rations,

and showing your goat

Meat Goats 3 Advanced (GA127)

• Learn how to maintain animal health, market your

stock, and manage resources

HORSES (HS)

HORSELESS HORSE & HORSE

KNOWLEDGE

Horseless Horse & Horse Knowledge are for all who

want to learn about horses, including those without

their own horse or pony. Through this project areas

you will increase your knowledge in horse anatomy

and physiology, management, and the equine

industry. Participants will get to explore the exciting

career opportunities available through the equine

industry.

Horseless Horse & Horse Knowledge (HS140)

• Learn about horse behavior, basic horse safety,

equine anatomy and physiology, feeds and

nutrition, genetics and reproduction, and the care

and costs of horses

HORSE RIDING

Horse Riding introduces basic riding skills and styles.

Because a member’s knowledge might be at a

dierent level from his or her riding skills, a member

may sign up for both units HS140 and HS141, and

unit HS140 will not be counted against his or her

project total count.

Note: Horse enrollment forms (Y1440) are due by

May 1 each year.

Horse Riding (HS141)

• Learn about the tack and tools to work with

horses, basic riding and horsemanship skills, and

getting ready to show

plant & animal science

Make sure you own and manage your goat by June 1.

Check with your local MU Extension center for local

requirements and dates.

Make sure you own/lease and manage your horse by

May 1. Check with your local MU Extension center for

local requirements and dates.

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on our website. You will find

curriculum and resources for

each project.

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HORTICULTURE (HO)

FLORICULTURE

Enjoy activities and opportunities working with

ﬂowers inside and outside. Learn arranging, pest

management and plant science. Whether you live

in a high-rise apartment or have a large yard, this

project has something fun for you.

Floriculture 1 Novice (HO961)

• Plan a ﬂower garden and learn about the parts of

a ﬂower and how to keep it healthy

Floriculture 2 Intermediate (HO962)

• Learn about perennials, house plants and starting

seeds

• Plan a theme garden and indoor landscaping

• Learn to identify and control pests, dry ﬂowers,

and make potpourri

Floriculture 3 Advanced (HO963)

(previously Floriculture 3 & 4)

• Develop planter gardens, take cuttings from

plants, preserve ﬂowers and create dried

arrangements and terrariums

• Learn principles of design and the importance of

soil pH

• Learn to identify and control pests

• Create ﬂowers you can wear and make bows

• Develop an all season garden and learn to force

bulbs

• Learn the principles of design and the

importance of soil pH

• Explore greenhouse gardening, planning a ﬂoral

business and create ﬂower arrangements

GARDENING (fruits & vegetables)

Get outside and dig in the soil; you can grow

your own fruit and vegetable garden with this

project. Learn basic gardening techniques, how

to plan a garden and related career options and

entrepreneurship opportunities.

Gardening 1 Novice (HO971)

• Plan and plant a garden

• Learn about dierent plant parts and what they

Gardening 2 Intermediate (HO972)

• Transplant plants into your garden and graft new

plants from old ones

Gardening 3 Advanced (HO973)

(previously Gardening 3 & 4)

• Learn about succession planting and methods

used to help plants thrive and manage pests and

disease

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Landscape Design 1 Novice (HO975)

• Explore various characteristics of landscape

plants

• Learn about design principles in landscapes

Landscape Design 2 Intermediate (HO976)

• Learn skills necessary for landscape professionals

• Begin to create basic landscape plans

Landscape Design 3 Advanced (HO977)

• Learn about careers in landscaping

• Develop maps and drawings for landscape plans

• Create a landscape portfolio

LIVESTOCK JUDGING (LJ)

Engage in a project that will allow you to

learn the visual and genetic characteristics

to look for in the ideal production food animal. You

will also explore the dierences in evaluation criteria

between production classes of livestock.

Livestock Judging (LJ117)

• Learn to evaluate animals, judge them like a pro

and justify your decision.

MEATS (ME)

There is nothing like delicious country-cured

ham or bacon. Or what about the taste of

barbecue just o the grill? Learn how to cure your

own ham and/or bacon, identify dierent meat retail

and wholesale cuts, select a quality meat product

and then know how to prepare it for a meal. These

hands-on activities and experiences will last you a

lifetime.

NOTE: Use of Borax is NOT an approved practice for

curing hams.

Country Cured Bacon (ME114)

Country Cured Ham (ME115)

plant & animal science

REMINDER: The State Fair offers open ham/bacon

youth classes for youth under age 21 in the Ag Building.

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MEATS EVALUATION

Develop understanding of how properties of yield

and quality inﬂuence the evaluation of beef, pork

and lamb. Participants will learn to identify retail cuts

and what sets them apart from other cuts. You will

also gain conﬁdence, as you learn to create a set of

reasons to defend your placing of a class.

Meat Evaluation Project (ME116)

PETS (PE)

This project will help you to learn how to

raise a small animal or pet, how to select

the right small animal for your circumstances and

environment, and how to give urban pets proper

housing, care and health. You will also learn how to

prepare your animal for exhibition. Participants will

explore possible careers that may let you take your

interest in small animals to the next level.

Pets 1 Novice (PE101)

• Learn about choosing, getting to know, and

caring for your pet

Pets 2 Intermediate (PE102)

• Identify characteristics of your pet and ways to

keep your pet healthy

Pets 3 Advanced (PE103)

• Learn about pet reproduction and careers and

leadership opportunities around pets

GUINEA PIGS

In this project, members own and care for one

or more guinea pigs. This is an excellent project

for youth who live where they cannot keep larger

animals. In this project, 4-H members learn about

the feeding, management and record keeping

involved with raising guinea pigs.

Guinea Pigs (Cavies) (PE104)

• Learn general care, history, anatomy, selection,

housing and equipment, records

• Learn nutrition, health, show preparation,

marketing and other aspects of care

POULTRY (PO)

Identifying poultry parts, species and

breeds, selection, exploring an egg, cooking

an egg, feeding, handling, washing and showing are

activities included in the 4-H poultry project. In the

intermediate level you will learn how to read a feed

tag, explore retail products, grade carcasses, select

layers and manage poultry health. Advanced poultry

members will develop leadership skills by planning

a judging clinic, managing a ﬂock, exploring careers,

processing chickens, conducting poultry games and

discussing values and ethics.

Make sure you own your poultry animal by the following

weeks to be eligible to exhibit at the Missouri State

Fair — Meat pen 8-10 weeks. Check with your local

University of Missouri Extension center for local

requirements and dates.

Poultry 1 Novice (PO151)

• Learn to select the right bird for you and about

poultry production

Poultry 2 Intermediate (PO152)

• Learn how to judge poultry and explore careers

in the industry

Poultry 3 Advanced (PO153)

• Discover how poultry are raised on a large scale

and the meat and food science and safety behind

this protein

RABBITS (RB)

Whether you see rabbits as soft and cuddly

pets or a business opportunity, the rabbit

project is ﬂexible for your interest. In this project

you’ll learn to identify parts, determine sex, check for

disqualiﬁcations, practicing handling, trimming nails,

showing and many other management practices.

For eligibility to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair,

you must own your rabbits by the following times:

Rabbits by June 1; Meat Pen by 5 to 10 weeks prior to

show. Check with your local extension center for local

requirements and dates.

Rabbits 1 Novice (RB111)

• Learn to care for your rabbit and about rabbit

breeding and health

Rabbits 2 Intermediate (RB112)

• Discover breed characteristics, health care and

disease prevention

Rabbits 3 Advanced (RB113)

• Learn how to show your rabbit and about how

breeding and genetics impact characteristics

plant & animal science

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SELF-DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not

currently oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Science) (SD952)

• Biological Sciences

• Technology and Engineering

• Physical Sciences, Environmental Education/

Earth Sciences

• Ag in the Classroom

• Animals

• Plant Science

SHEEP (SH)

The sheep project explores a wide variety

of fun and challenging activities including

identifying parts of a sheep, selecting a project lamb,

sheep care/management, and identiﬁcation of lamb

meat products. You will also learn how to prepare

your sheep for show.

Make sure you own and manage your market lambs by

June 1 and your breeding animals by July 1 to be eligible

to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair. Check with your

local University of Missouri Extension center for local

requirements and dates.

Sheep 1 Novice (SH161)

• Select your project lamb and learn about lamb

products beyond wool and meat

Sheep 2 Intermediate (SH162)

• Create a plan for the health of your animal based

on its care and nutritional needs

Sheep 3 Advanced (SH163)

• Learn to market and manage your ﬂock

SWINE (SW)

Explore a wide variety of topics relating to

swine production and the swine industry.

Topics include swine breeds, proper care and

management, and identiﬁcation of the dierent

meat products. Hands-on activities including

practicing ﬁtting and showing swine, managing baby

pigs, balancing a ration, and designing a swine

operation.

Make sure you own and are managing your swine animals

by the following dates to be eligible for the Missouri State

Fair: Breeding gilts 90 days prior to show; breeding boars

since farrowing; market hogs May 1. Check with your

local University of Missouri Extension center for local

requirements and dates.

Swine 1 Novice (SW181)

• Learn about swine breeds and their

characteristics

• Discover what is needed to create a management

plan

Swine 2 Intermediate (SW182)

• Explore swine health, including potential diseases

and parasites

• Learn to judge on foot and rail

Swine 3 Advanced (SW183)

• Plan your breeding program

• Balance rations for dierent needs

• Discover careers in the pork industry

VETERINARY SCIENCE (VS)

Learn the role a veterinarian plays in

practicing animal and public health while

participating in many hands-on activities. These

activities will help you learn about the dierent

equipment used by veterinarians, diseases and

health problems, and career opportunities as a

veterinarian or volunteer.

Veterinary Science 1 Novice (VS191)

• Get an introduction to the fundamentals of

veterinary science

• Learn what is “normal” and “abnormal” in regards

to animal health

Veterinary Science 2 Intermediate (VS192)

• Explore the ﬁeld of animal disease

• Learn how the body reacts to health problems

Veterinary Science 3 Advanced (VS193)

• Further your study of the veterinary profession

• Look into preventative care aspects

plant & animal science

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LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CAREER PATHWAYS | COMMUNICATIONS | CONSUMER SAVVY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FINANCIAL LITERACY | GLOBAL EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP | PUBLIC SPEAKING

CAREER PATHWAYS (CP)

In Missouri 4-H, we know that some youth

are headed to college, some to trade

schools, and some directly to the workforce. Our

goal is to help prepare youth to get through high

school onto the next step.

Career Explorations (CP100)

Target audience: ages 14–18

• Identify how your skills and interests tie in to

career choices

• Find and land an internship

• Identify college degrees and training you will

need for your career

• Build a portfolio of career skills and abilities

• Explore entrepreneurship as a career option

• Learn how to search and apply for jobs, create a

resume, and nail that interview

CONSUMER SAVVY (CS)

Young people like you consume more than

$175 billion in goods and services each year.

This project will help you become a better informed

and more responsible consumer in today’s dynamic

marketplace. Learn what it means to be a consumer

through saving, spending and sharing.

Consumer 1 Novice (CS431)

Learn about:

• Spending, bargain shopping and getting the best buy

• Online shopping

• Saving

Consumer 2 Intermediate (CS432)

Learn about:

• Consumer rights and responsibilities

• Consumer decisions

• Advertising

• Consumer Internet safety

Consumer 3 Advanced (CS433)

Learn about:

• Consumers in the global marketplace

• Consumer rights

• Living on your own

COMMUNICATIONS (CM)

Have you ever had an important idea to

share? Would you like to get better at

meeting friends and inﬂuencing people? Improving

your communication skills through this project can

make every part of your life better, and you’ll have a

lot of fun along the way.

Communications 1 Novice (CM237)

Target Audience: Grades 3-5

• Building conﬁdence

• Active listening

• Identifying aggression

Communications 2 Intermediate (CM238)

Target Audience: Grades 6-8

• Conﬂict resolution

• Cultural dierences

• Online communication

Communications 3 Advanced (CM239)

Target Audience: Grades 9-12

• Evaluating advertising

• Leadership and teamwork

• Resumes and cover letters

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (CI)

Ready to plan and take action on an issue

facing youth, your community or your

world? Ready to learn skills you can use as a civic

leader, council member, administrator, or future

mayor? Explore active citizenship and the role of

government in addressing youth and community

issues.

Target audience: Activities are adaptable for Clover

Kids through Junior Leaders.

Civic Engagement (CI200)

• Learn what citizenship is and why it’s important

to be involved in your community

• Learn ﬂag etiquette, parliamentary procedure,

and how to write to your legislator.

• Learn about Missouri’s symbols and government

• Identify community assets and opportunities.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP (EP)

Start earning money doing what you love!

Find business opportunities in 4-H and your

community. Come up with ideas and solutions for

solving problems. Create a startup plan for turning

an idea into reality.

Target audience: ages 11–18; adaptable for ages 8–10

Entrepreneurship 1 Novice (EP442)

• Become a business investigator. Learn what

entrepreneurs do and ﬁnd innovators around

you. Explore what it takes to be a successful

businessperson. Explore ideas and business

opportunities you might want to try.

Entrepreneurship 2 Intermediate (EP443)

• Take your business investigation to the next level.

Investigate what you value and how you can

make a dierence, dress like a pro, manage your

time and make the sale.

Entrepreneurship 3 Advanced (EP444)

• Become a master business investigator. Explore

business ideas, set goals, conduct market

research, determine a price, manage your money,

and create a plan to start and run your own biz.

FINANCIAL LITERACY (FL)

Develop the skills you’ll need to successfully

manage your personal and perhaps business

ﬁnances. This project focuses on understanding

ﬁnancial decisions and consequences and knowing

your rights and responsibilities as a consumer.

Financial Literacy 1 (FL421)

Target audience: Grades 5-8

• Learn how to deﬁne wants and needs

• Learn to track expenses and develop a spending

plan

• Learn about banks and savings plans

• Learn about the consequences of using credit

Financial Literacy 2 (FL422)

Target audience: Grades 9-12

• Learn about earning income and career planning

• Learn to set goals and develop spending and

saving plans

• Learn about banks, credit unions and credit reports

• Learn about investments

FINANCIAL LITERACY (FL)

Do you ever wonder what kids from other

cultures do for fun? What do they eat? What

language do they speak? In this project you will

have the opportunity to learn about other cultures,

similarities and dierences among families around

the world. It will also prepare you for a possible

exchange experience in the future. See page 54 for

additional opportunities.

Global Education (GE221)

• Got the travel bug? Check out international

opportunities at http://4h.missouri.edu

LEADERSHIP (LD)

Life brings many situations where good

leadership skills can make a dierence:

working on a group project in a class, being part of

a team, ﬁnding yourself with people about to make

a mistake, owning your own business or even being

an elected leader. You’ll make a bigger dierence

by knowing how to make good decisions, build

relationships, organize your life and plan for success.

Leadership 1 Novice (LD271)

Target audience: Grades 3-5

• Communication

• Cooperation

• Resolving dierences

Leadership 2 Intermediate (LD272)

Target audience: Grades 6-8

• Lifelong leadership skills

• Cross-cultural leadership

• Leadership Environments

Leadership 3 Advanced (LD273)

• Planning and organizing

• Relationship building

• Group process

LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CAREER PATHWAYS | COMMUNICATIONS | CONSUMER SAVVY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FINANCIAL LITERACY | GLOBAL EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP | PUBLIC SPEAKING

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LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CAREER PATHWAYS | COMMUNICATIONS | CONSUMER SAVVY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FINANCIAL LITERACY | GLOBAL EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP | PUBLIC SPEAKING

PUBLIC SPEAKING (PS)

From sharing an important thought to nailing

that ﬁrst big job interview, public speaking

skills are extremely important. Public speaking allows

you to challenge yourself and succeed in developing

communication skills, while having fun and building

friendships. Although public speaking is among the

most common of fears, every 4-H member can learn

to do this well and even enjoy it!

Public Speaking (PS242)

• Learn how to prepare and deliver speeches in

front of crowds with conﬁdence

• Increase self-awareness

• Learn to handle various speaking situations

• Deliver dierent types of speeches, and develop

individual speaking style

SELF-DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not

currently oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Citizenship, Leadership and

Communication) (SD950)

• Civic Engagement

• Community/Volunteer Service

• Leadership & Personal Development

• Communications & Expressive Arts

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EXPRESSIVE ARTS

ARTS AND CRAFTS (AC)

Through hands-on activities such as cutting

and pasting, sculpting, drawing, printing and

construction, you’ll explore your creativity and have

the chance to discover a hobby you might enjoy

for the rest of your life. Experience related careers,

culture, science and technology.

Arts and Crafts (AC311)

• Build an artistic foundation

Visual Arts: Drawing, ﬁber arts and sculpture

(AC312)

• Emphasis on drawing, ﬁber arts and sculpture

Visual Arts: painting, printing and graphics design

(AC313)

• Emphasis on painting, printing and graphic

design

Graphic Design (AC314)

• Continue building an artistic foundation with

technology in mind

Scrapbooking (AC315)

• Explore personalization and the creativity of

scrapbooking

• Understand design and presentation

considerations

CAKE DECORATING (CD)

From simple borders and decorations to

more complex methods such as lattice work

and tiered cakes, learn to make and decorate cakes

and cookies. You’ll use your creativity to design

baked goods your way and be introduced to a

money-making skill and potential careers.

Cake Decorating 1 Novice (CD361)

• Bake and frost single-layer cakes

• Learn basic decorating procedures

Cake Decorating 2 Intermediate (CD362)

• Bake two-layer cakes

• Make ﬂowers, borders, and special eects like

lace, lattice work, basket weave and more

Cake Decorating 3 Advanced (CD363)

• Bake stacked and tiered cakes and master ﬂower

making

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES (CL)

When friends ask you who made your outﬁt,

you can say with pride, “I was the designer

and tailor!” These clothing projects will teach you

the basics like threading a sewing machine or sewing

a pillow. Advanced units will teach you how to take

the design of your choice and customize it for the

perfect look, color and ﬁt. You’ll also learn about

what it means to be a good consumer both on the

side of the manufacturer and on the side of a buyer.

SEWING (CONSTRUCTED)

Sewing 1 Novice (CL521)

• Get prepared to sew (notions, color, fabrics, and

sewing machine parts)

• Learn about fabrics and ﬁbers

• Layout, cut out and mark patterns

• Sew plain, zigzag and curved seams

Sewing 2 Intermediate (CL522)

• Learn about fabrics

• Finish a seam, sew darts and gathers and sew a

button and button hole

• Sew a pocket, sleeve, cus and collar and use

interfacing

• Learn hand sewing skills

Sewing 3 Advanced (CL523)

• Learn about sergers, fabric pressing techniques,

and specialty seam and hem ﬁnishes

• Experiment with fabric properties, laundry

detergents and additives

• Learn to adjust and design patterns and use

interfacing and lining

• Learn tailoring techniques and how to develop a

business out of sewing skills

PURCHASED

Clothing and textile consumer skills are emphasized

in this project. You’ll gain conﬁdence in your

appearance and ability to select accessories and

care for clothing.

Shopping in Style (CL524)

• Gain an understanding of cultural inﬂuences in

clothing choices

• Create a personal clothing budget

• Learn about clothing care, repair and storage

• Compare and contrast dierent purchasing

options

Please check your local and state fair books for material

and presentation requirements.

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EXPRESSIVE ARTS

CLOWNING (CW)

Clowning is part of a grand and noble

tradition dating back centuries. You’ll learn

about some of history’s great performers who

inﬂuenced modern day clowning as well as clown

etiquette and how to create your own clown face

and costume. From props to pantomime, this project

will teach you funny new techniques and help you

ﬁnd great ways to perform them.

Clowning (CW231)

• Explore clowning as a communication outlet

• Learn the basics of pantomime and ventriloquism

• Build conﬁdence through performance and self-

expression

CROCHET (CR)

A sweater, an afghan and a hat are all things

that can be crocheted. This art of yarn/

thread and crochet hooks can become a hobby you

can take anywhere. Amaze your family and friends

with the special gifts you make for them.

Crochet (CR321)

• Learn to work stitches, rows and rounds

• Join pieces, change colors and determine gauge

and sizing

FILMMAKING (FM)

Sharing your creativity with the world can

be fun, but doing so with solid ﬁlmmaking

skills is even better. Many important life skills

can be developed through ﬁlmmaking, including

communication, self- expression, decision-making,

problem-solving and critical thinking. Learn at your

own pace, through a series of video modules from

national, state, and local opportunities . Through

local training, national resources and special events,

you can attain the skills to express your vision at the

highest level!

Filmmaking (FM270)

• Bring ideas from your imagination to reality

• Explore communications technologies

• Learn how TV, ﬁlm, and productions are made

• Learn to be a producer - not just a consumer - of

digital media

INTERIOR DESIGN (ID)

Do you walk into a room and know exactly

what colors and what furniture would look

good in the space? How do you create a feeling of

coziness in a family room? Being an interior designer

is all about making a house a home. Develop a

designer’s touch by navigating through four sections

of this curriculum.

Interior Design 1 Novice (ID471)

• Learn and apply basic design concepts to walls,

windows and ﬂoors

Interior Design 2 Intermediate (ID472)

• Explore how to design with style as you plan,

select and care for furniture, fabrics and

decorative items for a room

Interior Design 3 Advanced (ID473)

• Learn about accessories and adding personality

and interest to a room

• Create a home that is healthy, energy ecient,

and conserves natural resources

KNITTING (KN)

Learn knitting techniques and tips! Many

professions use techniques learned in

knitting (think, surgeons); other professions

use the concentration acquired (think, acting or

engineering).

Knitting (KN331)

• Learn to make scarves, hats, mittens, socks,

afghans, purses, pillows and more

PHOTOGRAPHY (PH)

Capture important moments, communicate

your perspective and show how life appears

through your lens with photography. Learn about

cameras, lighting, and digital and ﬁlm media so you

can be ready when you ﬁnd that great shot. Build

skills you can use to excel in other areas of life as

well and explore possible new careers.

Photography 1 Novice (PH351)

Learn photography basics such as:

• Equipment and proper lighting

• Creating good composition to build your skills as

a photographer

Photography 2 Intermediate (PH352)

Advance your knowledge further with these skills:

• Depth of ﬁeld

• Backlighting

• Rule of thirds

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Photography 3 Advanced (PH353)

• Learn more exciting techniques

• Learn when rules of photography can be broken,

how to use color to your advantage

Put together an attractive and interesting portfolio

and learn how to exhibit your work professionally.

Please be aware that local and state fairs will have

certain size, mounting, editing requirements. Check

your fair books for details.

NOTE: Public Speaking has been moved to the

Leadership and Personal Development category on

page 33.

QUILTING (QU)

Do you have a favorite quilt that someone

special has made for you? Maybe it has been

passed down from generation to generation. This

project will teach you quilting techniques so you can

create wonderful quilts and other useful, fun items.

Quilting 1 Novice (QU341)

(previously Quilting 1 & 2)

• Beginners explore ideas and designs of quilts

with squares and rectangles

• Make designs using basic triangles — half square,

quarter square and equilateral triangles

Quilting 2 Intermediate (QU342)

(previously Quilting 3 & 4)

• Learn more about fabrics and how to combine

them into quilted items

• Explore ideas and designs for paper piecing

using original, multiple small paper piecing

patterns

Quilting 3 Advanced (QU343)

(previously Quilting 5 & 6)

• Learn to use embroidery and many other ways to

embellish your quilts

• Try several projects, each using a dierent format

for applique

SELF DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not

currently oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Citizenship, Leadership and

Communication) (SD950)

• Civic Engagement

• Community/Volunteer Service

• Leadership & Personal Development

• Communications & Expressive Arts

THEATRE ARTS (TA)

Learn about the fascinating world of make-

believe. Create sound eects, make puppets

and perform a skit. Try your hand at improvisation,

create disguises and design costumes. Sound

interesting? Then cast yourself into Theatre Arts!

Youth will practice and learn aspects of:

• Communication

• Character Development

• Play Development

• Play Production

• Theatre as projected Play

Theatre Arts 1 Novice (TA251)

Theatre Arts 2 Intermediate (TA252)

Theatre Arts 3 Advanced (TA253)

Each level of this curriculum builds on the previous

level.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS

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FOODS/NUTRITION/PRESERVATION (FN)

COOKING

Learn about food preparation, food and kitchen

safety, food science, meal planning, and nutrition.

Each manual builds on the skills learned in the

previous level, and members complete project

activities for each level in two to three years.

Foods 1 Novice (FN551)

Learn about:

• Kitchen basics

• Food and kitchen safety

• How to measure

• How to prepare simple recipes

Foods 2 Intermediate (FN552)

Learn about:

• Fire safety in the kitchen

• Nutrition labels

• Preparing recipes and a meal

Foods 3 Advanced (FN553)

(previously Foods 3 & 4)

Learn about:

• Outdoor cooking

• Party planning

• Preparing recipes from dierent food groups

• Cooking with spices and herbs

• Preparing celebration meals

• Advanced dessert preparation

FOOD SCIENCE

Hands-on experiments help you discover the science

behind the foods you eat. Each youth What’s on

Your Plate curriculum contains a dierent facilitator

guide for leaders.

Target audience: Grades 5-12

Food Science 1 (FS566)

• Learn about the science of baked goods and the

best methods for preparing these foods

Food Science 2 Intermediate (FS567)

• Explore the way eggs are used in foods and how

milk turns into cheese

Food Science 3 Advanced (FS568)

(previously Food Science 3 & 4)

• Investigate how to prepare fruits and vegetables

so they taste and look appealing in color and

texture

• Learn about food scientists

• Create a new beverage and learn a basic food

science skill — crystallization

INTERNATIONAL FOODS

International Foods (FN557)

• Learn about the heritage of many foods and

explore your family’s food heritage.

PRESERVATION

Freezing (FP500)

• Learn about kitchen and food safety basics

• Properly freeze fruits, juices, vegetables, meat,

ﬁsh and poultry

• Package and freeze your product

Drying (FP501)

• Learn about kitchen and food safety basics

• Properly dry fruits, vegetables and herbs

• Package and store your product

Boiling Water Canning (FP502)

• Learn about kitchen and food safety basics

• Learn boiling water canning basics

• Learn to boiling water can fruit, tomatoes, salsa,

jams, jellies, and pickles

Pressure Canning (FP503)

• Learn about kitchen and food safety basics

• Learn pressure canning basics

• Learn to pressure can vegetables, beans, meats

including poultry, and ﬁsh

BREADS

Learn how and why quick bread recipes are so tasty.

See what makes a wheat kernel tick and learn how

the quick bread ingredients react with one another.

You will also explore careers in the kitchen and learn

how to alter a recipe for more healthful beneﬁts.

Breads (FN581)

• Learn about grains

• Make pancakes, muns, and sweet breads

• Learn to make gluten-free baked items

• Explore careers in the kitchen

healthy living

FOODS | MOVE ACROSS MISSOURI | PRESERVATION | SOCCER FOR SUCCESS

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HEALTH/FITNESS (HF)

First Aid (HF771)

• Learn about ﬁrst aid for cuts, choking, sprains,

strains and bruises

• Learn about ﬁrst aid for nosebleeds, stings, bites,

poisons, broken bones and burns

Staying Healthy (HF772)

• Learn about personal hygiene

• Engage in physical activities and learn about

nutrition

Keeping Fit (HF773)

• If you are already involved in a school or

community athletic team, sport of other physical

activity program (i.e., basketball, track, swimming,

dance) sign up for this project! You will learn

more about personal ﬁtness, sports nutrition and

safety.

Physical Activity in 4-H Clubs (HF774)

• Does your club want to start a new physical

activity program? Maybe your club group

could form a running or volleyball project. Your

club might form a line dancing project. The

possibilities are endless! Sign up and get moving.

Note: Move Across Missouri is now classiﬁed as an

event instead of a project. You will register for it in

4-H Online in February.

Bowling (HF711)

• Learn terminology and etiquette

• Learn bowling techniques and how to score

Golf (HF712)

• Learn terminology and etiquette

• Learn golf swings and shots

Soccer for Success (HF714)

Learn about the sport of soccer, eating right and

other ways to stay healthy as you gain teamwork

and decision-making skills to achieve your personal

goals. Developed by the U.S. Soccer Foundation,

Soccer for Success is 4-H on the pitch!

Note: Certiﬁed leaders required. Ask your county

extension oce for availability in your area.

Square Dancing (HF713)

Learn about:

• New Country Dance and square dance moves

• Calling and choreographing dances

• Making square dance apparel

• The history and health beneﬁts of dance

BICYCLE

Explore safe cycling, repair and maintenance, and

cycling activities while having fun!

Bicycle 1 (BY731)

• Learn about cycling safety and bicycle parts

• Learn about bicycle riding and areas to ride

Bicycle 2 (BY732)

• Learn about buying, maintaining and repairing

bicycles

• Learn about bicycling road skills

SELF-DETERMINED (SD)

A self-determined project allows members

freedom to design a project that is not

currently oered. See pg. 16 for more details.

Self-determined (Healthy Living) (SD951)

• Foods and Nutrition

• Health and Personal Safety

healthy living

FOODS | MOVE ACROSS MISSOURI | PRESERVATION | SOCCER FOR SUCCESS

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shooting sports

SHOTGUN | SMALL BORE PISTOL | SMALL BORE RIFLE | WESTERN HERITAGE & COWBOY SHOOTING

SHOOTING SPORTS (SS)

Breaking clays, punching paper, busting

caps, ﬂinging arrows and counting X’s

are all part of the 4-H Shooting Sports project.

Safety ﬁrst — but lots of fun! The Shooting Sports

project includes many options for 4-H members.

You will learn safe gun handling skills and sound

fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of

caring and knowledgeable adult volunteers.

4-H Shooting Sports is a unique 4-H project in

that there are social issues and concerns with the

Shooting Sports project that other projects do not

deal with. Because of this uniqueness, Missouri 4-H

has developed some special guidelines and policies

for the Shooting Sports projects. 4-H members,

parents and leaders are responsible to understand

and follow these policies.

LEADER INFORMATION

A 4-H member may only be enrolled in a 4-H

Shooting Sports project if it is led by a certiﬁed 4-H

Shooting Sports volunteer. There is NO exception

to this policy for a parent working with his or her

own child. Only a certiﬁed 4-H Shooting Sports

volunteer may lead any 4-H member in a 4-H

Shooting Sports project.

4-H Leader Certiﬁcation Workshops are conducted

twice annually by a team of state 4-H instructors,

usually a weekend in Spring and a weekend in

Fall. Contact your 4-H sta about these leader

workshops. Leader materials are distributed only at

the leader workshops.

PROJECT COMPLETION HOURS

Each shooting sports discipline/project number

requires a minimum of 10 hours of instruction and/or

practice under the direction of a 4-H certiﬁed leader.

Please note that these are stand-alone disciplines,

and most Shooting Sports projects are open to

participants age 8 and older unless otherwise noted

in the description.

Shooting Sports Safety (SS740)

• Required for all ﬁrst year members in a shooting

sports project.

• Strongly recommended that second year

members repeat the project.

• This project does not count against your project

limitation.

Archery (SS741)

• Learn how to tune out all distractions, while

shooting either a compound or re-curve bow;

by focusing on form and release, for either

traditional or Olympic style shooting, to build

self-esteem in a fun and rewarding way.

Air Riﬂe (BB and/or Pellet) (SS742)

• Experience the Standard Air Riﬂe along with the

Aperture Air Riﬂe while learning about target

diversity in a standing, prone and kneeling

position 10 meters (33 feet) from the target.

Smallbore Riﬂe (.22 cal.) (SS743)

• Learn about breathing techniques, sight picture

and sight alignment, along with trigger control;

while building a comfortable and stable standing,

kneeling, sitting and prone position.

*Ages for the Shooting Sports project are based on

4-H age (age on Dec. 31 of the current program year).

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 All 4-H members wishing to enroll in a Shooting

Sports project (SS741-SS750) for the first time

must complete six hours of instruction in shooting

sports safety. Young people are encouraged

to enroll in a shooting sports discipline project

(SS741-SS750) during the same year. The

SS740 project does not count against the project

limitation.



Procedure for the SS740 Shooting Sports Safety

project:

• The project should be completed in a short

time period — in two or three meetings within

a week.

• Local certified 4-H Shooting Sports volunteers

present the six hours of safety instruction.

• All shooting disciplines of the 4-H Shooting

Sports program are to be covered in the six

hours of safety.

• Instructors must use the draft 4-H Shooting

Sports Safety Curriculum as the core

curriculum, available at 4h.missouri.edu

• The SS740 Shooting Sports Safety course

must be completed prior to the youth

participating in a discipline project (SS741-

SS749) but needs to be completed only once.

• It is strongly suggested that all members

repeat the safety instruction a second year.

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Air Pistol (SS744)

• Beginning from a seated and supported position,

youth will progress to a two-handed standing

position and ﬁnally to a one-handed International

style shooting position.

Shotgun (SS745)

• Learn about teamwork while busting clays in trap,

skeet and sporting clays.

• Age requirements: 11 years of age and older*

Smallbore Pistol (SS747)

• Learn basic shooting skills and utilize them in

hunting small game; or for competition on paper

to steel targets ranging from 25 to 100 yards.

Prerequisites:

• 14 years and older*

• Previously completed 10 hours of instruction

and practice of SS744 Air Pistol project

or youth at least 16 years old can still

participate without taking SS744 if they pass

a competency test, written test and skill

demonstration administered by a certiﬁed

pistol instructor

• Written parental permission

Muzzleloading (SS748)

• Experience how to properly load and ﬁre a black

powder ﬁrearm when aiming at a variety of

target types.

Prerequisites:

• 11 years of age and older*

• Recommend at least one year participation in

SS742 Air Riﬂe, or 743 Smallbore Riﬂe.

Hunting and Outdoor Skills (SS749)

• This project has no association with the Missouri

Department of Conservation Hunter Education

class. It is a 4-H project designed for those

members interested in hunting, game or non-

game wildlife, observation and concealment

skills, the relationship of people and wildlife, and

other hunting and wildlife related subjects.

Leaders: In order to oer this program, volunteer

leaders must be trained and certiﬁed by 4-H. The

Hunting & Outdoor skills training and certiﬁcation

workshop is conducted separately from the regular

workshop and is oered only once a year.

Western Heritage and Cowboy Shooting (SS750)

Leaders: In order to oer this program, volunteer

leaders must be trained and certiﬁed by 4-H. The

western heritage training and certiﬁcation workshop

is conducted separately from the regular workshop

and is oered only once a year.

Check with your local MU Extension center to see

if it is oered in your county — only enroll if your

county is approved. This project is not eligible for

self- determination.

Purpose: To provide an avenue for 4-H members

to experience the lifestyles and cultures of the Old

West through a living history approach to learning.

Participation guidelines:

• 4-H members 9 to 10 years old* may

participate with rimﬁre riﬂe only. They also

must have previously completed at least one

year of 4-H Air Riﬂe, Air Pistol or Smallbore

Riﬂe.

• Members 11 to 13 years old* will participate

with all three ﬁrearms (riﬂe, revolver,

shotgun) but are restricted to rimﬁre riﬂe

and revolver. They also must have previously

completed at least one year of 4-H Air Riﬂe,

Air Pistol or Smallbore Riﬂe.

• Members 14 to 18 years old* will participate

with all three ﬁrearms (riﬂe, revolver,

shotgun) with either center-ﬁre or rimﬁre

ﬁrearms. Previous completion of at least one

year of 4-H Air Riﬂe, Air Pistol, Smallbore

Riﬂe or Smallbore Pistol is preferred. Ask the

project leader for possible exceptions.

shooting sports

SMALL BORE PISTOL | SMALL BORE RIFLE | WESTERN HERITAGE & COWBOY SHOOTING

*Ages for the Shooting Sports project are based on

4-H age (age on Dec. 31 of the current program year).

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COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS

Career Explorations

(LO400 - Group Enrollment)

(CP100 - Individual Enrollment)

Target Audience: grades 9-12

From exploring potential jobs to starting their

own business, the “Build Your Future” curriculum

helps teens develop skills and knowledge in career

exploration. Participants experience a variety of

learning methods including developing a business

plan, competing in a quiz bowl, creating a portfolio,

analyzing case studies, and discussing questions that

reﬂect on their experiences.

Youth Futures

(LO411- Group Enrollment)

(CP300 - Individual Enrollment)

Target audience: ages 14-18

Youth and their support networks will:

• Identify their unique strengths and values and

expand their awareness of college and career

opportunities.

• Meaningfully connect with caring and relatable

mentors.

• Create personal future college and career goals.

• Be equipped with intention, competence, tools,

skills, and conﬁdence to pursue their goals.

Note: This project will be taught by certiﬁed leaders in a club

setting.

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement (LO211)

Designed to engage youth in changing a piece of

the public world, discovering the possibilities of

democratic citizenship and building a commitment

to taking action in new and exciting ways.

GETTING STARTED

These learning opportunities are available by

speaking with your local 4-H Specialist. Typically,

these opportunities are in settings that include school

classrooms, after-school programs, clubs and camps.

See page 3 for contact information.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

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Civic Engagement cont’d

Entrepreneurship (LO441)

Form or join up with a team of business-minded

young people to sell a product, market a service,

start a social venture, run a fundraising campaign

or other group venture. Explore how entrepreneurs

identify good ideas, test their market, and get them

o the ground. Build business skills to work together

eectively as a team. Investigate options, ﬁnd a

bright idea, make a plan, and go for it!

4-H Global Education (LO36)

Seeing i2i: Adventures in Diversity and Cultural

Awareness is intended to help youth gain ‘global

competence’ and ‘cultural competence’ skills needed

in today’s increasingly interconnected world and

culturally diverse communities.

See page 55 for additional opportunities.

On My Own (LO312)

Target Audience: ages 13-18

On My Own is a youth ﬁnancial education program

will be delivered by Missouri 4-H Specialist and

Youth Program Associates, as well as classroom

teachers that have been trained to deliver the

program.

During the simulation, students become the

major income provider for their household which

may include a spouse and/or children. Using a

hypothetical occupation and income, students work

through a month of expenses that include housing,

utilities, transportation, insurance, food, child

care, clothing, entertainment and expenses from

unexpected events.

Note: This project will be taught by certiﬁed leaders.

Agriculture & STEM

Embryology (LO15)

This curriculum brings action and experience to

the classroom, using a still-air incubator. Students

observe the development of the chick in the egg,

hatching and post-hatch care. Each activity is

grade-level appropriate and has been correlated to

National Science Education Standards.

Future City (LO151)

This program is designed to help middle school

youth develop their problem solving, critical

thinking, creativity, and communication skills while

learning more about STEM and city planning. Youth

work in teams of at least three students to imagine,

research and design a future city at least 100 years

from now. There is a new theme each year in which

youth will work to address the problem.

Garden ’n Grow (LO971)

Target Audience: ages 9-13

MU Extension’s Garden ’n Grow Program is a

volunteer gardening program designed to educate

young people about horticulture. Young people will

learn not only about gardening, but also science,

math, social studies, language arts and have fun

while learning! Each participant will plant and

harvest his or her vegetables for home use and

donation to the local food bank. The goals of this

program are to teach young gardeners the pleasures

of being outdoors and instill in them the importance

of helping others. Garden ‘n Grow participants will

develop a sense of self, usefulness and responsibility

as they successfully contribute to society.

For more information, go to https://extension.

missouri.edu/programs/garden-n-grow.

Manufacturing Academy (LO161)

Target audience: ages 11-13

(in development: ages 14-18)

The Missouri Manufacturing Academy middle

school curriculum intentionally highlights deﬁning

characteristics of the manufacturing industry in

Missouri in a way that generates career awareness

and sparks interest in the ﬁeld. The curriculum

utilizes experiential learning, authentic learning,

and relationships to focus on the why, who, what,

where, and when of manufacturing careers,

particularly in Missouri. Youth will gain exposure and

experiences that lead to a greater understanding

and appreciation for manufacturing as well as spark

potential manufacturing career goals. This program

is provided by Missouri S&T and Missouri 4-H, in

partnership with Brewer Science and Missouri

AfterSchool Network.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

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4-H STEM CHALLENGE

(LO100- Group Enrollment)

(SC100 - Individual Enrollment)

The 4-H STEM Challenge is a national event for 4-H

science programming, bringing together youth,

volunteers and educators from all over the country

to complete hands-on STEM activities.

Each year the 4-H STEM Challenge is completely

dierent, with a new topic, supplies and resources.

Full details found at https://4-h.org/programs/stem-

challenge/

Healthy Living

Eating from the Garden (LO972)

Eating from the Garden is a nutrition and gardening

curriculum. Research-based information guides

students through nutrition and gardening activities

that increase consumption of fruits and vegetables,

healthier food choices, gardening knowledge and

physical activity.

• Based on a one-hour class with additional

activities for longer time periods.

• One garden is planted in the fall and one in the

spring.

• Each lesson includes a newsletter for students to

take home. Lessons have been cross-referenced

with the Missouri Learning Standards.

Note: Move Across Missouri is now classiﬁed as an

event instead of a project. You will register for it in

4-H Online in February.

Soccer for Success (LO714)

Target Audience:

Learn about the sport of soccer, eating right and

other ways to stay healthy as you gain teamwork

and decision-making skills to achieve your personal

goals. Developed by the U.S. Soccer Foundation,

Soccer for Success is 4-H on the pitch!

Note: Certiﬁed leaders required. Ask your county extension

oce for availability in your area.

4-H SNAC

SNAC Clubs focus on projects including nutrition,

gardening, and/or physical activity.

• Members will engage in a culminating youth-led

advocacy project to promote healthy habits in

their community and/or teach younger youth

about healthy habits.

• SNAC Clubs incorporate leadership and

citizenship skills central to 4-H.

• Recommended curriculum includes:

• Kids in the Kitchen (LO974) is a curriculum

that encourages youth to eat healthier

meals and snacks as a result of hands-on

cooking experiences. Students experience

fun educational activities which help them

understand the value of eating from all the food

groups, participate in physical activities and

learn safe food handling practices in each of the

lessons.

• Eating from the Garden (LO973) provides

researched-based information through

nutrition and gardening activities to increase

consumption of fruits and vegetables and

promote healthier food choices, gardening

knowledge and physical activity.

• Soccer for Success (LO975) is a positive youth

development program that focuses on youth

making healthy lifestyle choices. Youth will

learn fundamental soccer skills while learning

nutrition education and essential life skills.

• iCook (LO977) allows youth and adults to cook,

eat and play together. Class members set a

healthy lifestyle goal for themselves or their

family. Each week participants are encouraged

to practice the new healthy lifestyle skills at

home.

• Illinois Junior Chef (LO976) students will gain

hands-on cooking and kitchen safety skills

while learning the basics of nutrition education.

Students prepare recipes based on the food

group or topic they have learned about in each

lesson.

Note: Certiﬁed leaders required. Ask your county extension

oce for availability in your area.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

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HOW WE SUPPORT MISSOURI 4-H

Funding for State and Local Programs:

The Missouri 4-H Foundation provides direct

program support to the MU Extension 4-H Center

for Youth Development. This support helps young

people develop practical skills at state contests and

events. It also oers youth opportunities to take on

leadership roles through experiences like State 4-H

Council.

College Scholarships:

Connecting youth to higher education is a

fundamental role of the 4-H program. With

tremendous support from our donors and partners

across the state, the Missouri 4-H Foundation

oers more than 60 college scholarships to young

people of all backgrounds. Scholarship applications

are available on our website, https://extension2.

missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/

scholarships. Applications are accepted between

January 1 and March 1.

Securing the Future of 4-H with Endowments:

The Missouri 4-H Foundation oers donors gift

options designed to sustain Missouri 4-H youth

development programs at both county and state

levels. Endowments for county or state programs

provide a dependable and perpetual source of

funding that, when combined with other public and

private annual support, assures that 4-H learning

opportunities will always be available for Missouri’s

youth. For more information about supporting or

establishing a county endowment, contact Missouri

4-H Foundation Director Rachel Augustine at

augustinere@missouri.edu or 573-884-7641.

Recognizing 4-H Volunteers:

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes the work of

Missouri 4-H partners and volunteers through annual

recognition and awards programs. To learn more,

visit https://extension2.missouri.edu/programs/

missouri-4-h-foundation/volunteer-recognition.

MISSOURI 4-H FOUNDATION

ABOUT US

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is a nonproﬁt 501(c)(3) organization. We are the

private resource partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for

Youth Development. For over 70 years, the foundation has secured and managed

funds for Missouri 4-H, providing higher education scholarships, recognizing 4-H

volunteers and supporting the Missouri 4-H mission to engage youth as valued

contributing members of their communities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Alumni, friends and 4-H families can demonstrate their commitment to Missouri 4-H by

supporting the Clover Fund. Visit 4h.missouri.edu/foundation to donate.

or on the web at 4h.missouri.edu/foundation

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MISSOURI 4-H RECOGNITION & AWARDS

Recognition is available to 4-H members at all levels of involvement from project groups to our highest award,

the Key Award. Recognition can occur during project meetings when a member is asked to demonstrate a

skill they have mastered. It also occurs when older 4-H members compete for the chance to attend National

4-H Congress or National 4-H Conference.

*Note: The only areas of the recognition model that are appropriate for Clover Kids are participation and

cooperation. It is appropriate to start helping them understand or think about standards of excellence, but

their performance should not be evaluated in relation to the standards. Recognition is important for Clover

Kids, but it should be positive and non-competitive.

Recognition Type Clover Kid 4-H Member Volunteer Clubs

5-7 8-10 11-13 14-18

Participation*

Clover Kid Pins



Membership & Completion Cards

   

4-H Charter (mandatory)



Progress toward Personal Goals

Project Record Completion (county level)

  

Key Award



Standards of Excellence

  



Peer Competition Awards

State Excellence Awards Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

National 4-H Conference



Cooperation*

Missouri 4-H Foundation Community Service

Grant



Kids Helping Kids For 4-H families in need. See pg. 53 for details. (State Council pg.)

4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers For 4-H families in need. See pg. 53 for details. (State Council pg.)

Recognition and Awards

Century Family Multi-generational

Hall of Fame



Scholarships



Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership

Award



Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership

Award



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MISSOURI 4-H RECOGNITION & AWARDS

PARTICIPATION

Essential elements: Belonging and independence

A ﬁrst step in building self-conﬁdence is to

acknowledge 4-H members for their involvement

in educational experiences. Clubs, groups and

counties are encouraged to recognize participation

by 4-H members and volunteers. Creative ideas for

recognizing Clover Kids, new members and new

families help welcome them into the 4-H program

and create a sense of belonging and community.

Participation examples:

• Clover Kid membership card and pin

• 4-H membership card

• 4-H year completion

• Award certiﬁcates

• 4-H leadership completion certiﬁcates

• 4-H Charter (mandatory for all 4-H Clubs)

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Essential elements: Mastery and independence

Recognition of achievement for standards of

excellence gives young people an external, pre-

determined target for their learning experience.

Members may elect to have 4-H projects or their

performance evaluated at a local or county 4-H show,

fair or other exhibit opportunity.

Mastery is the building of knowledge, skills and

attitudes and then demonstrating the competent

use of this knowledge and skill. The level of mastery

is dependent on the developmental ability of the

individual youth. The development of mastery is a

process that happens over time and is increased with

repetition.

Standards of excellence examples: :

• 4-H club standards of excellence

• Project work standards of excellence (Blue/Gold,

Red/ Silver, White/Bronze recognition)

• Award certiﬁcates

PEER COMPETITION

Essential elements: Mastery and independence

Some 4-H members are encouraged by competition

and enjoy the opportunity to compete with peers

to determine the best project, performance or

achievement. Members should be reminded that in

competition there are winners, but there are many

more non-winners. Members should be prepared to

accept the results of the judge’s decision and are

encouraged to appreciate the valuable learning that

took place before, during and after the competition.

Peer competition examples:

• Award certiﬁcates

• State excellence awards (Missouri Recognition

Forms)

• National 4-H Congress

• National 4-H Conference

• MFA Saddle Award

PROGRESS TOWARD PERSONAL GOALS

Essential elements: Independence, belonging

and mastery

Progress toward personal goals enables young

people to gain experience in goal-setting and

realistic self-assessment as they plan their projects,

set their goals and reﬂect on their experience.

Progress toward personal goals examples:

• Project records

• Key Award

• Award certiﬁcates

• Missouri Recognition Forms

COOPERATION

Essential elements: Belonging and generosity

Recognition for cooperation helps young people

learn and work with others — preparing them for

living in today’s interdependent, global society.

Missouri 4-H creates environments where young

people are valued, contributing members of their

community. Focusing on young people helps

communities recognize that young people are

a valuable resource for the betterment of their

community.

Cooperation examples:

• Missouri 4-H Foundation Community Service

Grant

• Kids Helping Kids and 4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers

• Missouri Department of Agriculture Building Our

American Communities (BOAC) Grants

• FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant

Note: The only areas of the recognition model that

are appropriate for Clover Kids are participation and

cooperation. It is appropriate to start helping them

understand or think about standards of excellence,

but their performance should not be evaluated in

relation to the standards. Recognition is important

for Clover Kids, but it should be positive and non-

competitive.

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MISSOURI 4-H RECOGNITION & AWARDS

Completing a Year of 4-H Membership

4-H club members are recognized for setting and

completing goals each year. At a minimum, a 4-H

member should:

• Attend a majority of club or group meetings.

• Enroll in at least one project and ﬁnish it. This

includes attending a majority of project meetings,

working on project goals and keeping records on

the project.

• Demonstrate a skill learned or knowledge gained

by making a handmade item, exhibiting a project

or project animal at a show or fair, or presenting

a speech, report or demonstration in a group

setting such as a club or project meeting.

When a 4-H club member meets these requirements,

they are recognized for “completing a year of 4-H

membership.” Most county 4-H programs award

a yearly membership pin to all 4-H Club Members

who “complete the year.” County 4-H councils may

establish additional standards for 4-H clubs within a

county. In all cases, these requirements must provide

equal access for all young people and must not

create barriers to participation.

In the event that a member cannot meet the

minimum requirements due to college enrollment,

family situation, employment or other factors,

the club leader might agree with the member to

create options for completion. When possible, this

agreement should be planned in advance by the

volunteer club leader and the member. County 4-H

sta must agree to the terms of the Y639, Individual

4-H Member Comprehensive Plan (ﬁllable PDF),

and it must be kept on ﬁle at the local extension

center. For a copy of the plan, go online to http://4h.

missouri.edu/join-4h.aspx.

STATE EXCELLENCE AWARDS (MISSOURI

RECOGNITION FORMS)

Missouri Recognition Forms Levels 1, 2 and 3 are

used as both progress toward personal goals and

peer competition.

Level 1 (Junior)

• 4-H members who are between 8 and 10 years

old on Dec. 31 of the program year are eligible to

apply.

• Up to ﬁve applications submitted from regional

review may be forwarded to the state 4-H oce.

• The ﬁve applications will be considered State

Winners and will receive a certiﬁcate, medal of

excellence and a scholarship up to $50 toward a

camp experience.

Level 2 (Intermediate)

• 4-H members between 11 and 13 years old on Dec.

31 of the program year are eligible to apply.

• Up to three applications submitted from regional

review may be forwarded to the state 4-H oce

by March 1.

• Applicants will be considered State Winners and

will receive a certiﬁcate and scholarship to attend

State 4-H Teen Conference, or if aged out, the

scholarship will be applied to State 4-H Congress.

Level 3 (Senior)

• 4-H members between 14 and 18 years old on

Dec. 31 of the program year are eligible to apply.

• Up to 8 (or 50%) of applications submitted for

regional review will be forwarded to the state 4-H

oce for consideration.

• Applications are judged at the state level and up

to the top 30 applicants are interviewed. After

interviews, the top 20 become Delegates to

National 4-H Congress.

National 4-H Congress

Delegates participate in a wide range of educational

workshops and hear from speakers such as the

current Miss America. They also participate in a

morning of service around Atlanta where they work

in classrooms, clean up parks, prepare meals for

homeless and shut-ins and much more. Delegates

also have the opportunity to tour some of Atlanta’s

landmarks such as Coca-Cola, the Martin Luther King

Jr. visitor center and others.

National 4-H Conference

Delegates will represent Missouri 4-H at this national

civic engagement opportunity organized by NIFA

and the National 4-H Council. They will participate

in round-table discussions with peers in preparation

to provide youth voice and solutions to partnering

federal agencies about speciﬁc issues aecting youth

and communities nationwide.

Delegates will also meet with their legislators on

Capitol Hill to discuss 4-H. After the conclusion of

the event, delegates will be asked to complete a ﬁnal

project in which they will be empowered to create

positive social change in their communities as a

result of their National 4-H Conference experience.

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Nationally Recognized Program Models

MARSHALL MENTOR PROGRAM

Featuring strong anti-bullying and animal rescue

themes, this program stems from the story of a

Labrador retriever and the bullied boy who rescues

him.

The Marshall Mentor program, through a yearlong

MU Extension 4-H program, gives older 4-H youth

opportunities to use leadership and public speaking

skills. Younger youth are exposed to positive role

models through the program and learn strategies

for putting an end to bullying by living Marshall’s

character cornerstones of empathy, strength,

courage, perseverance, kindness and forgiveness.

For more information about the Marshall Mentor

program, visit http://www.marshallthemiracledog.

com/ or contact your local 4-H sta member.

4-H LIFE (LIVING INTERACTIVE FAMILY

EDUCATION)

The 4-H LIFE Program is a 4-H youth development

program designed to strengthen relationships

in families with an incarcerated parent. Qualiﬁed

oenders and their family members participate

in ongoing, prison-based 4-H club meetings

and project activities. The program has three

components:

• 4-H LIFE family club visits with the incarcerated

parents, the children and caregivers. The visit

is enhanced through a more family-friendly

visiting room atmosphere that includes a 4-H

club meeting, 4-H projects and fun, family-

strengthening activities.

• Parenting classes to develop incarcerated parents’

skills in relating to their children and the caregiver

who is raising them.

• Planning meetings designed to teach the

incarcerated parents how to plan age-appropriate,

educational activities for the visits with their

children at the correctional center.

Facilities that currently house a 4-H LIFE program:

• Chillicothe Correctional Center

• Jeerson City Correctional Center

• Missouri Eastern Correctional Center

• Ozarks Correctional Center

• Potosi Correctional Center

• Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and

Correctional Center

MISSOURI 4-H YOUTH FUTURES: COLLEGE

AND CAREERS WITHIN REACH

Youth Futures is a future preparedness initiative that

promotes both college and other postsecondary

pursuits (e.g., technical and trade schools, workforce

certiﬁcations, military, entrepreneurship, and careers)

as attainable goals for middle and high school youth.

In the Youth Futures program, adult and near-

peer mentors help youth identify their strengths

and values, be inspired to pursue postsecondary

pathways, and create personal goals leading to such

pathways. Mentors also help expand accessibility to

the paths leading to participants’ future goals.

Components of the program

Mentoring — Youth Futures provides yearlong

mentoring on the local level by sta and volunteers

to provide continuous support throughout the

preparation process.

Parent sessions — are held throughout the year to

equip parents with the skills needed to help their

youth.

Career Pathways Conference — You will visit the

University of Missouri to identify their future goals,

learn how to navigate life after high school, and

experience college life in the dorms and on campus.

Participants meet new friends, prepare for the ACT,

experience a mock interview, hear from dynamic

facilitators, and attend social events.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Missouri 4-H provides many opportunities for our youth. These come in the form of events, contests,

scholarships, workshops, and much more. This chart contains opportunities available to youth statewide.

Each county and region will oer their own opportunities, please contact your local Extension oce for details.

You will ﬁnd more information and resources on the webpage for each opportunity.

Event/Location/Date Ages Description

*Dates may be subject to change Additional Opportunities (C=county; N=national)

Start of New 4-H Year

October 1

4-H program’s hands-on approach gives you guidance, tools and encouragement,

and then puts you in the driver’s seat to make great things happen.

• Each person must enroll/re-enroll each year in 4-H Online.

• To register for any event in 4-H Online, your account must be in active status.

Shooting Sports Leader Certification

Workshops

Fall and Spring

Are you ready to pass your skills and love of shooting sports to the next

generation? To become a certified Shooting Sports Leader you must complete the

appropriate training workshop(s):

• Shooting Sports Leader Certification (multiple disciplines available)

• Western Heritage Leader Training

• Hunting & Outdoor Skills Leader Certification

Only a certified Shooting Sports volunteer may lead any 4-H member in a 4-H

Shooting Sports project. There is NO exception to this policy for a parent working

with his/her own youth.

Shooting Sports State Team Tryouts

Location varies by discipline

Fall and Winter

14-18

Have you honed your skill and are ready compete at a national level? The

selection process for the nine state shooting teams begins after the completion

of the state shoot. Any 4-H Shooting Sports member who is in good standing

with their county program and enrolled in the appropriate project number may

participate in the selection process.

EXCEL: Working Together

Online to Bangladesh

Fall and Spring

Meet friends from around the world and learn about different cultures while

learning and sharing about food, family, and hobbies and more in an online club,

meeting once a week for seven weeks.

National 4-H Congress

Atlanta, Ga

November 29 - December 3, 2024

14-18

You will have the chance to participate in workshops, complete service-learning

projects, tour Atlanta landmarks, and meet other 4-H members from across

the country. Youth must apply at the county level using the Y2200 Level 3

Recognition Form. Contact your county office regarding local due dates.

Regional Energizers

Locations vary

Fall/Winter

Meet other members and leaders in your region and learn about opportunities

and projects. Some regions also provide trainings at this event.

Zoo Apprentice Camp

Busch Gardens, Tampa, Fl

December 27 - 31, 2024

11-18

You will develop a keen sense of understanding of animal behavior, science, and

nutrition by shadowing zoo staff.

Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship

Application Period

Jan 1 to March 1

Post-secondary education is expensive and the Missouri 4-H Foundation offers

over 60 scholarships to help you follow your spark. See page 44 for details. The

Missouri 4-H Foundation celebrates the scholarship recipients in late spring/early

summer.

MOVE Across Missouri

February 3 – April 27

By participating in this initiative, you will be encouraged to increase your physical

activity and fitness in your daily life for a healthier lifestyle. Youth must be

enrolled in the MOVE event and log their activities for a chance to win prizes!

(Note: Project enrollment no longer required; must enroll in event to participate).

4-H Feeding Missouri

January–May

Being a good citizen involves showing generosity and strengthening your

community through service. Join us as we raise awareness about food insecurity

in our partnership with Feeding Missouri and Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed

Kids. Counties engage in a friendly competition to provide meals by volunteering

their time, and collecting food and monetary donations to help this cause.

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Event/Location/Date Ages Description

*Dates may be subject to change Additional Opportunities (C=county; N=national)

State Meats Judging Contest

University of Missouri – Columbia, Mo

February 15, 2025

8-18

By judging and identifying classes of meat cuts at this contest, you will develop

the skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers in the meat

industry and to be a knowledgeable consumer.

State Horse Judging Contest

William Woods University, Fulton, Mo

March 2025

8-18

By evaluating classes of horses in confirmation and performance of patterns at

this event, you will strengthen your judging skills and knowledge of this part of

the equine industry.

Horse Bowl

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo

Not held in 2025

8-18

By participating in this quiz bowl style event, you will be able to demonstrate and

expand your knowledge of equine related subject matter. Only held on even years.

Hippology

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo

Spring 2025

8-18

Demonstrate your depth and breadth of horse knowledge through a four-phase,

team-based contest including a test phase, judging phase, stations, and problem

solving. Only held on odd years.

National 4-H Conference

Washington D.C.

15-19

Have the opportunity to present your ideas and plans of action to various federal

agencies and partners and visit congressional leaders on Capitol Hill through the

pinnacle of 4-H Civic Engagement. Eligible youth must apply at the state level the

year prior to the trip they intend on attending.

Sportfishing SLAM

Spring

8-18

You are challenged to learn more about and determine the appropriate fish

species, habitat, and bait that will allow for the completion of a slam category.

Open to all Missouri 4-H members.

Ignite

Washington D.C.

March 12-16, 2025

14-18

Join a group of your peers in D.C. for a 4-day experience where high-school aged

teens connect, make memories and find their spark by exploring the best 4-H has

to offer in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living, Career Readiness and Emotional

Well-being.

4-H Day with the Cardinals

Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Mo

May

Healthy living includes having fun with your friends and family. Join your 4-H family

at a Cardinals baseball game! Pre-game activities include walking around the field

behind your county banner, reciting the pledge and a ceremonial first pitch by a

Missouri 4-H member. Tickets must be ordered in advance through 4-H.

Animal Science Youth Leadership

Academy

MU Campus

May

14-18

The academy is a 4-day experiential learning program about the animal science

industry as well as gaining leadership and presentation skills about issues within

animal production.

Missouri 4-H Equine Tour

Summer

14-18

Experience and explore the various facets of the equine industry first hand

through a week-long trip that visits a new region of the country each year.

Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Summer

8-18

Test your wildlife and fisheries habitat management knowledge in a friendly

competition. Specific project enrollment not required.

Teen Conference

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo

May 27-28, 2025

11-13

Teen Conference is a great way for you to learn what it will be like to be a teen

in 4-H. This conference is planned and implemented by the Civic Engagement

Ambassadors, and provides a safe and fun campus experience designed to hone

your skills and make new friends.

State Congress

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo

May 29-31, 2025

14-19

During your stay on MU’s beautiful campus, you will have the opportunity to

participate in a variety of workshops, experience team building, and meet new

people from across the state. This conference is planned and implemented by the

State Council. Opportunity Scholarships are available.

Livestock Judging Contest

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo.

June 2025

8-18

During the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, you will be able to judge several

classes of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats and give your reasons to defend your

placing.

OPPORTUNITIES

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Event/Location/Date Ages Description

*Dates may be subject to change Additional Opportunities (C=county; N=national)

State Poultry Day

University of Missouri - Columbia, Mo.

June 2025

8-18

Poultry Day gives you the opportunity to test your skills in grading and evaluating

cuts, eggs, and live birds. You will also get to learn from individuals who have

careers or interest in the poultry industry.

Pork Institute

MU Campus

June 2025

14-18

Pork Institute, aka Pig Camp, gives you the opportunity to have an in-depth

experience in pork production and learn about possible careers in the swine

industry.

State Sportfishing Event

Little Dixie Conservation Area near

Millersburg, Mo

July

8-18

Youth put their fishing skills and knowledge to the test with a fishing derby and

several skill-a-thons. No limit on the number of youth participants per county.

4-H Sportfishing project enrollment is required.

Dairy Cow Camp

Freistatt, Mo

Summer

8-18

Dairy Cow Camp guides you through the basics and finer points of fitting dairy

cattle and helps you to become more aware of the dairy industry.

Dairy Judging Camp

Mt. Vernon, Mo

Summer

10-18

Dairy Cow Camp guides you through the basics and finer points of judging dairy

cattle and helps to improve your ability to give reasons.

MFA Saddle Award

Summer

14-18

Show off your 4-H participation and love for the equine industry by completing

the MFA Saddle Award form and essay. One youth will be selected to win a

beautifully crafted saddle donated by MFA.

Citizenship Washington Focus

Washington, D.C.

Summer 2026

14-19

Travel to Washington D.C. for the civic engagement event of a lifetime. Teens

learn leadership and communication skills through history, democracy, and our

amendments. Watch for trip dates and registration information staring fall 2025.

County Fairs

Location varies

Show others what skills and knowledge you have learned in your 4-H project and

potentially earn a chance to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair.

Career Pathways Conference

University of Missouri – Columbia, Mo

July

15-18

Teen aged 4-H’ers visit the University of Missouri to identify their future goals, learn

how to navigate life after high school, and experience college life in the dorms and

on campus. Participants meet new friends, prepare for the ACT, experience a mock

interview, hear from dynamic facilitators, and attend social events. Teens from any

Missouri 4-H Career Pathways program may attend.

Aerospace Camp

Missouri S&T Campus Rolla, Mo.

July

10-13

During three fun-filled days, you’ll experience aeronautics and space flight from the

ground-up perspective. Your time will be filled with space exploration, interactive

teamwork activities and engaging hands-on experiences.

Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. August 7-17, 2025

Equine Events

8-18

Horse Show: Show off your riding and horsemanship abilities during the Missouri

State Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show.

8-18

Youth Equine Public Speaking and Demonstration, Fine Arts, and Poster Contests:

Share your creativity and love for horse and join us for the 4-H Horse Public

Speaking and Demonstration Contest and the Youth Equine Fine Arts and Poster

Contests!

OPPORTUNITIES

You will ﬁnd more information and resources on the webpage for each opportunity.

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Event/Location/Date Ages Description

*Dates may be subject to change Additional Opportunities (C=county; N=national)

4-H Building

8-18

Projects and Demonstrations: Share your hard work with fairgoers from across

the state by bringing your projects and/or demonstrations to the 4-H Building at

the Missouri State Fair. Projects and demonstrations must be selected at the local

level to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair.

8-18

State Fair Specialty Contests: Show us your best demonstration skills during the

Cooking With Honey and Missouri Grown Foods specialty contests.

4-H Building

4-H Family Day: At our 4-H Family Day at the Missouri State Fair, you will be able

to experience a variety of projects through a number of activities taking place in

the 4-H Building. First Saturday of the fair.

5-7

Clover Kids Day: Are you age 5, 6, or 7? If so, come visit us in the 4-H Building at

the Missouri State Fair to show off your projects, give a demonstration, and do

activities specially designed for Clover Kids.

14-18

Chicken Barbecue Contest: Bring your best BBQ skills and recipe with you as you

prepare and cook chicken to be judged during the 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest.

Mizzou Central 11-18

Show-Me 4-H Wares at the Missouri State Fair: Through Show Me 4-H Wares,

you can sharpen your entrepreneurial skills by selling original items in Mizzou

Central at the Missouri State Fair.

Livestock and Animal Events

8-18

Dairy Judging : Take the opportunity to improve your dairy judging skills and give

reasons on several classes of dairy cattle at the Missouri State Fair. Open sign-up

on the day of the contest.

8-18

Dog Show and Dog Bowl: The Missouri State Fair 4-H Dog Show allows you and

your canine friend to demonstrate our showmanship abilities and the Dog Bowl

gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge of dogs in a quiz bowl type

contest.

8-18

Livestock Shows: Show us your livestock and showmanship abilities during the

4-H livestock shows (beef cattle, dairy cattle, meat goats, dairy goats, sheep,

swine, poultry, and rabbits) happening across the fairgrounds.

Shooting Sports State Shoot: Skeet,

Trap, Sporting Clays, 3-D Archery,

Archery 300, Rifle, Pistol, Muzzleloading,

Hunting & Outdoor Skills

Locations vary

Several weekends in Aug & Sept

9-18

C, N

You will test your skills and compete against your peers in your discipline(s).

Participation is open to all 4-H’ers enrolled in the Shooting Sports project who have

successfully completed project requirements. You must have participated in the

same event at a local or regional level. Pre-registration is required.

Western Heritage State Shoot

Location varies

September

9-18

You will compete in Cowboy Action Shooting, Period Clothing/Character

Development, and Western Knowledge. You must be enrolled in the Western

Heritage Project to participate.

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

University of Missouri -Columbia

September

8-18

At this contest you will compete in one of several categories, including

extemporaneous speaking, prepared speaking, or interpretation. You will practice

the skills necessary to be an effective and impactful verbal communicator.

State 4-H Fashion Revue

Columbia, Mo

October

8-18

Through State Fashion Revue, you will be able to compete and show off your clothing

construction or consumer decision making skills. Counties will select participants in

each category and age group.

OPPORTUNITIES

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EXTEND YOUR 4-H INVOLVEMENT

STATE 4-H COUNCIL

Any Missouri 4-H’er that is entering grades 9-12 at the time of

application is eligible to apply.

The Missouri State 4-H Council comprises Missouri 4-H’ers that

have been elected by their peers to serve as the youth governing

board for the Missouri 4-H Program. In coordination with the

Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development, the Council’s charge

is to represent youth interests throughout the state of Missouri in

matters of policy and programming so that the educational and

developmental needs of Missouri 4-H’ers may best be addressed

by state, regional, and county 4-H faculty and sta. Speciﬁc

responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the planning and

implementation of the state ﬂagship event for the Missouri 4-H

Program: State Congress. In addition, State Council delegates

represent Missouri 4-H at the annual Missouri State Fair and the

various state 4-H events across numerous programmatic areas

such as public speaking, fashion revue, shooting sports, judging

competitions, and leadership development events/trainings.

The Missouri 4-H Delegation of Regional Representatives consists of eight individuals, with one delegate

representing each of the eight Missouri Extension regions. The representatives will give voice to regional

perspectives in the context of the State Council. In addition, they represent Missouri 4-H in public contexts

both within their counties and at regional and state-level events.

The Missouri 4-H State Board of Directors consists of ﬁve individuals that have been elected by their peers

to serve as the executive ocers of the Missouri 4-H State Council and the highest-ranking youth ocials

within the Missouri 4-H Program. The positions are president, vice-president, and three state representatives.

The board constitutes the most public facing delegation of Missouri 4-H membership because they formally

represent the program to the University of Missouri, state and local government, friends and donors of 4-H,

industry partners, and other key stakeholder groups. The board will preside over State Council meetings in

addition to the annual Missouri 4-H State Congress.

For more information, please visit our website at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h/get-

involved-with-4-h/state-4-h-council

State 4-H Council Initiatives

Kids Helping Kids: Difficult times and disasters can strike anyone. Kids Helping Kids is a program devoted to

helping Missouri 4-H members and their families in times of need by providing small financial grants to 4-H

members who have gone through family hardships like natural disasters, medical emergencies, the loss of a

loved one or other traumatic events. The grant application is handled by 4-H staff and administered by the

State 4-H Council. For more information, contact your local 4-H staff.

4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers: The 4-Her’s Helping 4-Her’s fund was created by the State 4-H

Council in 2015 with the goal of providing scholarships to state events for 4-H members in

financial need. All funds are under the authority of the Missouri 4-H Foundation, which will

oversee the permanent endowment when we reach our goal of $25,000. If you would like to

donate to this fund, please scan the QR code.

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MISSOURI 4-H CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMBASSADORS

Any Missouri 4-H’er that is entering grades 9-12 at the time of application

is eligible to apply.

Missouri 4-H Civic Engagement Ambassadors educate local

policymakers, industry leaders, community partners, and 4-H

members about land-grant history, 4-H programs, and service-learning

opportunities. Ambassadors develop professional connections while

teaching others how to engage with Extension and contribute to their

communities. They play a key role in connecting 4-H members across

the state and building relationships with people and organizations that

support the University of Missouri’s mission and the 4-H motto, “Make

the Best Better.”

Ambassadors work with local policymakers, including county

commission boards and school boards. They also connect with 4-H

members and faculty through county meetings, regional events, and

service projects. Ambassadors plan and lead the Missouri 4-H Teen

Conference and represent Missouri 4-H at events like the Missouri State

Fair, Legislative Academy, and State Congress. Their term starts at the

Missouri 4-H State Congress and lasts one year.

For more information, please visit our website at https://extension.

missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h/get-involved-with-4-h/missouri-4-

h-ambassadors

COLLEGIATE 4-H

Collegiate 4-H is a unique opportunity for any young adult attending

college to continue to participate in aspects of the 4-H program.

Members engage in leadership activities, provide assistance to the

state program, and interact with their peers social events, such as

regional and national conferences. They are not required to complete

projects or similar activities as in traditional 4-H programs. Check

your local college or university to see if there is an existing club. If

there is not and existing club, consider starting one at your institution

or join the Mizzou Collegiate 4-H Club as an at-large member.

Collegiate 4-H is open to all post-secondary students in Missouri and

is a great way to continue your involvement in 4-H and take what you

learned as a member to the next level. Collegiate 4-H members have

the opportunity to apply their leadership and civic engagement skills

on campus and with Missouri 4-H youth! Attend National Collegiate

4-H Conference and network with college students from across the

country.

Reach out to Mizzou Collegiate 4-H, the ﬂagship club, for

help getting your club started at Mizzoucollegiate4H@

gmail.com.

Visit us:

@missouricollegiate4h

@mo_collegiate_4h

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EXTEND YOUR 4-H INVOLVEMENT

WANT TO TRAVEL THE WORLD?

START HERE!

4-H GLOBAL EDUCATION

Just as 4-H goes beyond our doorstep and your county line, it

also goes beyond our nation’s borders.

Global Education contributes to understanding people of

the world through hosting, travel experience, project and

activity enrollment for individuals and clubs. This experience

provides 4-H families insight into the world in which we live by

participating in some phase of Global Education.

TRAVEL TO ANOTHER COUNTRY

4-H/JAPANESE EXCHANGE TO JAPAN

• Four-week host family experience living in Japan

• Open to young people ages 12-18 as of Dec. 31 of

current program year

• Depart mid-July

Application deadline: Nov. 1

EXCHANGE TO COSTA RICA, SOUTH KOREA, FINLAND

(countries very each year)

• Four-week experience living with a host family

(countries vary each year)

• Open to young people ages 15-18 as of Dec. 31 of

current program year (must not be in college)

• Travel dates are mid-June to mid-July

Application deadline: Nov. 1

GLOBAL EDUCATION AT HOME

4-H PROJECT OR CLUB ACTIVITY

• Use the curriculum on the Global Education project

on page 32. Includes 4-H leader materials.

EXCEL: WORKING TOGETHER

• Online to Bangladesh; Fall and Spring

• Meet friends from around the world and learn about

dierent cultures while learning and sharing about

food, family, and hobbies and more in an online club,

meeting once a week for seven weeks.

BECOME A HOST FAMILY

4-H/JAPANESE SHORT-TERM HOST FAMILY

• Four-week host opportunities for a youth from

Japan

• Arrive at host family in mid-July; depart mid-

August

• Two weeks serving as host to the adult chaperone

who accompanies the youth delegates

Application deadline: March 1

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS (AYP) HOST FAMILY

• Host an international high school youth for 10

months and bring the richness of the world to

your home!

• American families have the opportunity to host

a high school student for one academic year

(August-June). Students are enrolled in public

high school and participate in activities as

members of their host families. Currently, Missouri

places students from Japan and South Korea

through AYP.

• State Coordinator provides support services for

host families and exchange students throughout

the year.

Application deadline: Dec. 1

EXPERIENCE OTHER CULTURES?

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Camp with 4-H and participate in one of the great experiences of your 4-H career! Camp provides the full

beneﬁts of a 4-H experience coupled with the fun and wonder of camping in the great outdoors. Stretch

your horizons, meet new people, breathe fresh air, sing silly songs, share in camp responsibilities, crawl into

a sleeping bag, laugh with friends, learn something new, try something out of the ordinary, be independent,

create your own skit, play outdoors, and much more. 4-H Camp — be part of it this summer!

PARENTS

The best gift we can give our kids is to empower them with skills that will last for a lifetime. At 4-H camp

kids learn critical life skills like resilience and independence. If we want our kids to be able to bounce back

from adversity, stress, challenges and failures, teaching them resilience is key. Having experiences outside

their comfort zones help young people become more resilient, more independents and better able to plan

and reach their long-term goals.

TEEN COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITIES!

Teen cabin counselors are utilized at each camp to act as positive role models, provide leadership, and

be a mentor to the youth they supervise. Please contact your local extension oce to explore available

opportunities.

AVAILABLE STATEWIDE

Missouri 4-H has a wide variety of camps available across the state. Day camps, overnight camps, camps

with a speciﬁc theme...we have something for everyone! Contact your local 4-H specialist for details.

MEET NEW PEOPLE

EXPERIENCE THE

GREAT OUTDOORS

LEARN A NEW SKILL

HAVE FUN

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University of Missouri Extension Y620

4-H Project Record

Missouri 4-H

University of Missouri

4-H Center for Youth Development

Please complete both sides of this form for each project at the completion of the project year. Use with all projects including

animal projects.

A story is to be submitted with the 4-H Project Record. (A one-page story, accompanied by two pages of pictures, may help in de-

scribing your project.) If forms Y2000, Y2100 or Y2200 are submitted, a story is not necessary.

Project County Year

Name 4-H age (as of Jan. 1) Birth date

Address City State Zip

Name of 4-H club Years in project Years in 4-H

Goal Setting

Project goals (What would I like to learn this year?) Date accomplished/Comments

Overall 4-H goals (What would I like to learn this year?) Date accomplished/Comments

Learning and Leadership Experiences

List your learning and leadership experiences in the project area and tell what you have learned. Designate level of participation

with the appropriate letter: Local or club (L), County (C), Regional (R), State (S)

Experience What was learned Level

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Knowledge and Skills

What specic knowledge and skills did you learn in your project? Include what you have learned from mistakes. How can you apply

what you have learned to your life?

Knowledge and skills How can you use the knowledge and skills?

Information About Project or Animals

List items made or animals used in this project.

Name of item or

animal ID

Specics such as size of

item, sex and weight of

animal

Estimated hours spent with

items or animals

Something you learned from this

project that was not listed as a goal

on the front page

Financial Summary

Costs involved with your project work should be included here. Include expenses such as fabrics, materials, supplies, feed and

breeding fees. Also include incomes from sale of items or animals.

Date

Purchased from

or sold to

Items purchased or sold (include

amounts and other specics) Expenses Receipts

Balance

(prot or loss)

1. What are your total costs or expenses? (total expense column) ________________________________

2. What is your total income? (total receipt column) ____________________________________________

3. What is your total prot or loss? (subtract line 1 from line 2) __________________________________

Approval of This Report

This is to verify that this report is the work of the member and is believed to be correct and accurate.

Member signature Date completed

Parent name Parent signature

Club leader name Club leader signature

Project leader name Project leader signature

■ Issued in furtherance of the Cooperative Extension Work Acts of May 8 and

June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Direc-

tor, Cooperative Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211

■ an equal opportunity/ADA institution ■ 573-882-7216 ■ extension.missouri.edu

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Did you know?

4-H name and emblem

Growing Relationships. Creating Opportunities. is a trademark

of FCS Financial, ACA. *Scholarship applicants must meet

all qualications in application to be eligible. Shaping Rural

Missouri Grant and Ag Youth Funding applicants must be a

member of a 4-H club or FFA chapter located in one of the 102

Missouri counties served by FCS Financial.

Like 4-H, FCS Financial is committed to building

a brighter future for the communities we serve.

at’s why we’re proud sponsors of Missouri

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FCS Financial proudly supports Missouri 4-H!

County Liners 4-H Club of Knox County, Mo., received a $500 FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant presented by Debbie

Ragsdale, Vice President, Ag & Rural Lending, FCS Financial (second row, far right). e club used the grant to plant owers for residents

at Knox County Nursing Home. More than $300,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters through the grant

program to provide community betterment projects.

Growing the

Leaders of Tomorrow!

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