Welcome to 4-H Youth Development
What is 4-H?
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
4-H is a Community for all Kids
In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension, a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Through life-changing 4-H programs, nearly six million kids have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.