4-H'ers are encouraged to choose a project (or projects) that interest them.  These projects can be worked on individually, or with groups of youth that have similar interests.  While working on these projects, youth are encouraged to keep detailed records that can be submitted for awards such as 4-H record books or Congressional awards.  Parents and 4-H leaders are their to guide our youth as they expand their minds and strive to improve their club, community, country, and world.

While completing these non-formal, science-based, experiential education projects, 4-H'ers gain knowledge and enhance life skills enabling them to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate members of society.

Record keeping and completing a 4-H record book describing the work of a member's project is an important part of 4-H.  While not easy, the benefits of completing a record book are very tangible.  Youth will be prepared for future employment, college applications, and household management with the skills they gain from record keeping.  Youth are encouraged to complete record books at the conclusion of each year's project work.  Record books can be submitted to your local county extension office for judging.  Winning county-level books can be judged at the state level. 

Washoe 4-H Team 2021, 4-H Home Arts and Sciences Project Record Book (Washoe County), Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms

Extension Associated Contacts

 

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2023-2024 Clark County 4-H Volunteer Impact Report
This report highlights the achievements of the Clark County 4-H volunteer program in the 2023-2024 year and looks at opportunities to further enhance our volunteer efforts.
Tesar, R. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno Reports
4-H Shooting Sports T-Shirt Design Contest
Show off your creativity by entering the Nevada 4-H Shooting Sports T-Shirt Design Contest! Submit your design for the new 4-H Shooting Sports t-shirt!
Williams, Kristina 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
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4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2023-2024
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension implemented the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program at Valley High School in Las Vegas for its third year in 2023-2024. The Center for Program Evaluation (CPE) at the University of Nevada, Reno was the external ...
Christiansen, E; Saunders, S; Garcia-Aguilera, C.; Karandikar, S; Luna, N; Quan-Lopez, H. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada 4-H 2021-2022 Program Evaluation Report
In the 2021-2022 4-H program year, the Clark County Extension team reached 11,867 youth participants. This report is an overview of the evaluation.
Luna, N. and Solis-Leon J. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
2022 4-H Health 4 Happiness Summer Camp registration Packet
This packet includes a registration form, media release, assumption of risk, conduct policy, and health and medical form.
Haack-Damon, K. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Forms