Idaho 4-H youth Development

Healthy Living is one of the foundations of the 4-H Pledge and it's at the core of what we do. Throughout Idaho 4-H Healthy Living programs are focused on 4-H youth learning how to lead lives that balance physical emotional and social health by learning to make smart and healthy decisions for themselves. These youth are building a foundation to give back to their communities so their friends and families can do the same. 4-H members are creating change with the issues that matter the most to young people today: nutrition childhood obesity drug awareness bullying safe driving suicide prevention decision-making and stress management. From simple skills such as learning to serve healthy snacks at 4-H meetings to complex responsibilities such as knowing how to be a good friend and leading activities for a group. 4-Hers are guiding their communities toward a healthy future.

Citizenship 4-H leadership programs empower young people to be well informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world. 4-H Youth Development programs teach citizenship through such programs as Know Your Government 4-H Ambassador Program and State Teen Annual Convention. By providing them with opportunities to connect with their communities and work with adult leaders youth gain a clear understanding of their role in civic affairs and improve their decision making abilities. 4-H members throughout the state engage in service to their communities as part of the 4-H club experience. This solid foundation helps youth understand and acquire the skills to become leaders for the 21st century.

Science and Technology Robotics engineering environmental science agri-science and vet science. These are just a few of the programs in which 4-Hers participate in every day learning new skills to make a difference in our communities. 4-H clubs are using GSI technology to map irrigation canals. They are winning international robotics competitions. Members are using the latest technology to raise and learn the business of sugar beets and other crops. Idaho's hands-on 4-H programs empower young people and provide them with opportunities to grow learn and become confident members of their communities.