4-H
How Old Do I Have to Be to Join 4-H?
The Amador County 4-H Program is open to youth currently enrolled in grades K through 12.
How Much Does It Cost To Join 4-H?
Currently the Member fee is $16.00 and the Leader fee is $10.00. Some projects may require an investment to get started.
I Don't Live on a Ranch. Can I Join 4-H?
If you live in a town or city, you can participate in 4-H activities with pets and small animals, drama, food and nutrition, mini gardens, photography, woodworking, robotics, leadership, and more!
What Will I Do in 4-H?
4-H members choose projects that interest them. You attend meetings, participate in new learning experiences, and may be involved in making presentations and community services projects. You may also want to participate in 4-H camps, the county fair, or take a trip to other states and countries.
Enrollment time in most clubs is September through November.
Contact the 4-H Office at 209-223-6484 or email Larry Fossen at lefossen@ucdavis.edu if you have any questions.
4-H Motto and Pledge
In support of the 4-H Club Motto,
"To Make The Best Better"
I Pledge:
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service, and
My Health to better living
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
"To Make The Best Better"
I Pledge:
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service, and
My Health to better living
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
4-H Emblem
"Head-Heart-Hands-Health"
The 4-H Emblem is a four-leaf clover with the letter "H" on each leaf. The four "H"s stand for: HEAD, HEART, HANDS, and HEALTH.
The leaves of the clover are green and the "H"s are white. The white is for purity; green is nature's most common color and symbolizes youth, life and growth.
Whether youth participate in clubs, after school programs, day camps, or in other program settings, the 4-H Youth Development Program's mission and goals remain the same...
to help youth develop to their full potential!
4-H Youth Development is a nonformal educational youth program, conducted by the University of California Cooperative Extension. The purpose of 4-H Youth Development is to help diverse young people discover and develop their potential and grow into competent, contributing, and caring citizens. Learn by doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people enhance their leadership abilities and develop a wide range of other life skills.
WHY: leadership/citizenship development; life skills education; strengthening youth-families-communities; advancing the field of youth development
HOW: experiential education ("learn by doing"); bridging research and practice; building partnerships for programming and funding; cross-age learning and teaching; youth-adult partnerships
WHERE: school enrichment programs; community clubs; special interest projects and programs; school-aged child care; camp experiences; independent study; distance learning