

4-H Youth Development

4H Youth Development
Health Living - Leadership Skills - Enrichment Programs

What Do 4-H Members Learn?
There are three areas of educational focus in the Barnstable County 4-H program

1. Science, Engineering and Technology
- Special 4-H science camps are held on the UMass Amherst campus in animal science, veterinary science, rocketry, robotics and other science areas.
- Barnstable County 4-H members compete in regional competitions including 4-H Horse Roundup.

2. Communication Skills
- More than 25% of 4-H club members give public speeches at local, county and state events.
- Members document their project work, leadership development and other activites in annual written reports.

3. Leadership, Community Service and Citizenship
- 4-H clubs collected over 2,675 pounds of food and donated to several Cape Cod Food Pantries.
- 4-H members have the opportunity to develop and practice leadership and citizenship skills by serving as club officers and junior leaders.
- 4-H club members learn how to work with others, delegate responsibility and manage projects.
OUR MISSION
The Barnstable County 4-H and Youth Development Program is dedicated to providing a positive, hands on learning experience which builds character, develops life skills and enables youth to become self directing, productive members of society.
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LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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Barnstable & Plymouth County 4-H Virtual Visual Presentations
Saturday, March 5, 2022