4-H: It’s Not Just For Little Kids

4-H is often depicted as a fun club for kids, but it is so much more than that. 4-H is an opportunity for high-school aged kids to give back to the community, build leadership skills, and explore possible career paths. 

There are numerous reasons to volunteer in your community and 4-H provides many different opportunities to serve your community. Every 4-H club is different, but every 4-H Club values community service.  From setting up flags on Memorial and Veterans Days, to donating canned food to the local senior center, there are numerous opportunities for high school students to support their community. This support benefits both them and the people around them, helping make our hometowns better places to live. 

Leadership skills are important no matter what path in life you decide to take, and 4-H provides many unique opportunities to grow your leadership abilities. High-school aged 4-H members can participate in Senior Federation and attend Leadership camps which help cultivate vital leadership skills that will be extremely useful in your future career.

Many high-schoolers do not know what career path they want to take, and even those who do can benefit from learning more about their career of choice. 4-H provides many career exploration opportunities by offering a wide variety of projects. These projects vary greatly, ranging from aerospace projects to photography which can help you discover passions you didn’t know you had. 

Emma Wiseman

Edwards Co. 4-H Ambassador

Ellery Panthers 4-H Member