Projects

What are 4-H projects? Learning by doing is not only a philosophy of UVM, but also of 4-H. Take part in a short-term opportunity to learn a particular subject while also learning life skills. Short-term programs and projects are less formal than a 4-H club and participants apply for awards/recognition along the way. Our programs and projects create hands-on, fun learning opportunities. Within a particular project, members find things to learn, to do, to make, and to explore.

How do the projects proceed? Each year, a 4-H member enrolls in at least one project. Your project group may meet once a week or as once or twice a month. The purpose of these meetings is to guide participants in gaining the knowledge and habits needed to complete their work successfully. 

What do you do with project area record books? Completing a 4-H record book is a process where 4-H members record project and club work. They give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work and encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals.

How is project achievement monitored? The purpose of 4-H awards is to recognize achievement in a 4-H project area. A project contains various sequential learning experiences meeting a minimum of 6-8 hours over a period of at least a few weeks to as along as a full 4-H year.

• Chart your own achievement on the achievement application (Excel doc)
• 4-H Award System & Rules (PDF, revised April 2011): Description of recognition levels, recordkeeping, eligible project areas for recognition
• Vermont 4-H Project Descriptions (revised April 2011)

Main project areas, packets (where applicable) and record books -- Updated for 4-H project year beginning Oct. 1, 2012

Need to know the project categories/reporting codes for 4-H projects? Reference the ES 237 Project Codes list (Word)