FEATURED INFORMATION 

Motto 
  To Make the Best Better

I Pledge
  My Head to clearer thinking.,
  My Heart to greater loyalty,
  My Hands to better living,
  My Health to better living,
  For my club, my community, my country, my world.

4-H is more than a club.  4-H is young people getting ready for the future.  In 4-H, you will work with other people in a 4-H club, in your school, or with another organization.  4-H’ers can also go to camps, show their work at fairs, travel, host youth from other countries, attend meetings and events with other young people, and much, much, more!

• Head 4-H will get you thinking. You’ll learn how to think as a team member and work with others to accomplish your goals.  You will discover the world around you.  4-H offers you the chance to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you will need to be a strong, self-directed, productive adult.  You’ll find new ways to see the world and to see yourself.
  4-H is... learning and achieving!
• Heart It can be tough growing up today.  To sort out your thoughts, ideas, and emotions, you can talk with 4-H members and leaders about what is important to you.  You will find that others involved in 4-H feel the same way you do.  In 4-H, you develop relationships with other young people and with adults.  You will form lasting friendships and make cherished memories.
  4-H is... sharing and caring!
• Hands In 4-H, you will do fun things and learn skills you can use for the rest of your life– on the job, at home, or with your friends.  4-H’ers work to improve their communities, share their skills and ideas with others, and get hands-on experience for the future.  You will learn new skills and explore careers that interest you.
  4-H is... serving others!
• Health 4-H helps you learn to make healthful choices about exercise and eating.  Being healthy means feeling good inside and outside, with school, friends, and family.  In 4-H, you will learn how to develop a healthy lifestyle, and you will understand the consequences of unhealthy decisions.  Your physical and emotional well-being are important, and in 4-H you can achieve your fullest potential.
  4-H is... making healthy choices!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What will I do in 4-H?
  4-H members choose projects that interest them.  Texas has more than 40 4-H projects to choose from.  You attend meetings, participate in new learning experiences, presentations, community service projects and fund raising.  You may also want to participate in 4-H camps, the county food show, county round-up, county fashion show, county fair, or trips to other counties, states, and countries.         
• How do I join 4-H?
  Call your local office of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at (361)362-3280.  County Agents Celia Salinas and Donnie Montemayor will be able to guide you to 4-H opportunities in your area.  
• How much does it cost to join 4-H?
  Joining 4-H costs nothing.  Some projects may require an investment.  Visit with your County Agent about your interests.
• How old do I have to be to join 4-H?
  Bee county 4-H has 4 age groups.  Pre 4-H may participate in county level activities and the Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemakers Show.
   Pre 4-H: first or second grade
   Sub-Junior: between ages 8 to 10
   Junior: between the ages of 11 to 13
   Senior: between the ages of 14 to 1
• What about my parents or guardians?
  Your parents don’t have to become 4-H leaders when you join 4-H, but there are many opportunities for them to help.  This help can range from being a project leader to driving members to activities or supplying refreshments for a meeting.  Adult volunteers supervise the 4-H activities and assist the County Agents when volunteers are needed for judging, transporting members etc...  

  4-H volunteers are carefully screened and trained to ensure the safety of the 4-H’ers.

• Who Sponsors 4-H in Texas?
  4-H is an education program provided through the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in partnership with the Texas A&M University System and state, federal, and county government in each of the state’s 254 counties.

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