What is 4-H Ontario?
The 4-H Program
4-H is an organization of leaders building leaders. Over 6000 youth 10-21 years of age, and a grass roots network of 1600 trained, screened volunteers pledge their Head, Heart, Hands and Health as members of community based clubs. With projects encompassing agriculture, food, health and the environment, 4-H Ontario’s “Learn To Do By Doing” clubs, camps and conferences have a successful 95 year history in developing competence, confidence, connection, character and caring within rural and urban youth.
Who can belong to a 4-H club?
Youth aged 10 to 21 before January 1st. of this year, are eligible to be a member. A 4-H club consists of a screened volunteer (18 years or older), and six eligible 4-H Ontario members.
What does 4-H do?
Through 4-H, youth are encouraged to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, as well as learn useful skills in communications, leadership, problem solving and goal setting. These skills are achieved by participating in one or more of the 60 projects offered by the 4-H program.
In every 4-H community, there are a variety of events beyond the club level in which members and/or volunteers can become involved.
Where can I find a 4-H club?
There are 4-H clubs in every county, region and district of Ontario. For contacts and information about your area, take a look at this map of Ontario.
The Ontario 4-H Council represents over 7,000 members and 1,500 volunteers from every county, region and district in the Ontario.
More Information
4-H Ontario is supported by its' Supporters as well as the Ontario 4-H Foundation.
4-H Ontario: Looking to the Future - Vision, Mission, Organization Value Statements and Key Strategic Directions
At the national level, the Canadian 4-H Council enhances 4-H in Canada by providing national programs and services in partnership with stakeholders.
Try our 4-H Ontario Fun Sheet to learn more about 4-H while having fun.