4-H is an exciting organization for youth aged 9 to
21. 4-H members belong to a club, enroll in projects with other members
and learn from the guidance of volunteer leaders. With over 600 members
across P.E.I, 4-Hers are having fun and making friends.
PEI 4-H History
Frequently Asked Questions
On P.E.I., 4-H has been strengthening our communities and
providing opportunities for youth and adult leadership for over 90
years. We've understood that youth want to be involved, accepted,
valued and heard. That's why 4 H clubs are great places for youth to
learn and grow – and be listened to! The program has a focus on providing as
much variety and choice to youth and adults as possible, creating an
organization that is applicable to anyone, at any time of their life.
- Socialize. Hanging out with other members who quickly become friends
and participating in fun activities is what 4-H is all about. The
program incorporates meetings, project groups, individual project work,
and special activities so you can have fun while working and learning
together. Enjoy the thrills, while developing your skills through 4 H,
and just imagine where they may take you.
- Personal Development. 4-H members like to DO and we've watched how
hands-on learning change people's lives. 4-Hers excel in the areas of
leadership and teamwork, members and leaders sharing, learning, growing
and becoming the best they can be. Through real-life situations, 4-H
helps youth develop life skills such as: communication, citizenship,
decision-making, leadership, interpersonal relations and community and
global awareness. Youth learn these practical skills through many
different projects and programming activities.
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Family and Community. Families are busy; work, school, hockey, music
lessons, and more are all vying for your limited time resources. When
everyone in today’s world is busy and over extended, it just makes good
sense to belong to an organization that involves the entire family and
brings you closer to your neighbours.
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Informal Education. 4-H is Canada’s largest out-of-school education
program. The 4-H classroom takes place around your kitchen table,
outdoors, computer screen, or within your community, province and
beyond. It is a world of hands-on projects and demonstrations, and
skill and leadership development. 4-H teaches pride in workmanship.
Projects
Members learn lots from 4-H project work and can choose what's right
for them. 4-H offers more than 50 exciting and challenging projects –
photography, canine, livestock, crafts, computers, cooking, outdoor
exploration - just to name a few - or members can create (even lead!)
their very own 4-H project.
4-H has even more to offer
Lots
of fun at club, district and provincial levels like curling, bowling,
swimming, fun days, camping, conferences and other exciting events.
There are also fantastic opportunities like out of province and
international trips and exchanges, leadership and other great
conferences, numerous scholarship programs and much, much more!
4-H Facts
4-H Canada started in Roland, Manitoba in 1913
4-H was introduced in P.E.I. in 1918
The 4-H Mascot is Frisco the Fox
The 4-H emblem is a four leaf clover with a capital "H" inscribed on each leaf and the word 'Canada' forming the base or banner.
The official 4-H colors in Canada are green and white - green being symbolic of agriculture and youth, and the white of purity.
The 4-H motto - Learn To Do By Doing.
4-H Pledge
I Pledge,
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
My Health to better living,
For my club, my community and my country.
4-H Grace
We thank Thee Lord
For Blessings great,
On this our own fair land
Teach us to serve Thee joyfully
With Head, Heart, Health and Hands.