4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.
Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.
- 4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H’ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs! Some of the programs offered in Hancock County include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Consumer Decision Making Judging Team
- Life Skills Judging Team
- Forestry Judging Team
- Meat Judging Team
- Livestock Judging Team
- Horse Judging
- Wildlife Judging Team
- Land/Soil Judging Team
- Shooting Sports
- Honor Club
- Project Books/Portfolios
- 4-H Camps
- On My Own Financial Literacy Program
Contact us to find out about the 4-H programs and clubs offered in your community.