Project work helps members gain knowledge, skills and learn to take on responsibility. By doing project work at home, members can develop a feeling of partnership with their parents and family. This is called giving a presentation, and it is a member s first step to helping others and developing leadership and communication skills. Keeping records helps members evaluate their 4-H learning and develops business sense. Records should be completed and signed by a member s parents and leader at the end of the 4-H year.
Older youth gain valuable leadership skills through assisting club activities.
They also have the opportunity to serve on County and State committees and the Ambassador Program. The entire club can take on a project. Members may exhibit their project results at club meetings, local fairs or the 4-H county and state fair. Many 4-H members attend camp. They take part in educational and recreational experiences as they learn more about nature and living with people.