Life skills include personal safety, stress management, healthy lifestyle choices, managing feelings, and self-esteem. This experiential method of learning continues to be successful today. In general, 4-H programs are designed for youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Vermont also offers a 4-H Cloverbud experience for youth between the ages of 5 and 7. Adults volunteer leaders are the key to the success of the 4-H program.
Volunteers have many leadership opportunities.
Volunteers organize clubs and help members conduct meetings. They advise members in their project selection. They teach project skills and serve as role models for youth. This setting, where leaders and members work together over a period of time, is the strength of a success 4-H program. It provides the best opportunity for positive youth development.