MICHIGAN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Michigan 4-H Youth Development is part of the Children, Youth and Family Programs of Michigan State University Extension and has programs in all Michigan counties.

Involvement in 4-H can help kids EXPLORE new ideas, EXPERIENCE a variety of new opportunities and friendships, and build skills designed to help them ACHIEVE. 

Our commitment to the young people and parents who seek community-based learning opportunities, and to the volunteers and organizations who become our partners in positive youth development is that 4-H:

• Helps young people EXPLORE their interests through fun, engaging, hands-on learning experiences led by committed adults in their local communities.
• Gives youth and adults opportunities to EXPERIENCE the benefits of working together to reach common goals.
• Helps young people ACHIEVE through knowledge, success and friendships that last a lifetime!

In 4-H we are committed to helping young people:

• Connect with positive adult mentors and make friends in safe learning environments.
• Take the lead in what they do and how they develop.
• Set the pace of their learning.
• Recognize, understand and appreciate diversity.
• Become active citizens through their service and leadership.

All of which lets them develop skills that help them succeed!