Welcome to the official web site of the New Jersey 4-H Program! 4-H has something for just about everyone, wherever they live...in a city, in a town, or in the country. 4-H is where there's fun in learning and learning in fun! Kids can join a 4-H club, go to camp, or take part in a county fair. There are lots of exciting activities, from animals to outdoor adventure, from cooking and nutrition to science and rocketry. Adults and teens can volunteer to help youth learn and have fun. Enjoy browsing through this web site...you might be surprised at all that 4-H has to offer! FYI 4-H Club Health Officers It is time to focus on the 4th "H"–-Health. Each 4-H club is encouraged to elect a 4-H Club Health Officer for the 2009-2010 4-H year. The new Health Officers will be trained in the counties by 4-H Food & Fitness Ambassadors. NJ 4-H Cloverbud Program (36k PDF) As of September 1, 2009 the New Jersey 4-H Prep Program will become the New Jersey 4-H Cloverbud Program. The 4-H Cloverbud Program is designed to provide K-3 youth with age-appropriate experiential learning activities in a small club setting. These youth may be registered members of a 4-H Cloverbud club or in a standard club with assigned, registered volunteers trained in the 4-H Cloverbud philosophy and curriculum. This program, in the tradition of the Prep Program, will remain non-competitive. The 4-H Cloverbud Program is a nationally recognized program for younger 4-H members. 4-H Connects Kids With Rutgers Did you know that 4-H is your first connection to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey? Rutgers and 4-H represent the national land-grant university system. 4-H can open doors to the great scientists and resources at Rutgers. RU into 4-H? Tribute to Rita Natale Saathoff/Purple Star Awards (152k PDF) In tribute to Rita Natale Saathoff, South Jersey Region Agent and Interim Department Chair, the NJ 4-H Department's Purple Star award recognizes 4-H department members who rise to the challenge and in whose performance Rita would take great pride. 4-H Club By-Laws Template (185k Word doc) It is important that you understand what the New Jersey 4-H Web site is about. Be sure to take a minute to read the legal statements before you proceed. If you are 12 years old or under, you must get your parents and click here.

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