4-H Believes
Defining 4-H
Guiding Principles
- Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles
- Video-Principle 1 Youth Develop Positive Relationships
- Video-Principle 2 Youth are Physically and Emotionally Safe
- Video-Principle 3 Youth Are Actively Engaged in their own Development
- Video-Principle 4 Youth are Participants in their Learning
- Video-Principle 5 Youth Develop Skills to Succeed
- Video-Principle 6 Youth Recognize, Understand, and Appreciate Multiculturalism
- Video-Principle 7 Youth Grow as Active Citizens
Michigan 4-H Participants Age Policy
Michigan 4-H Participants Age Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Ages and Stages of Development
Resources from Virginia Cooperative Extension, adapted from the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, will help you understand the various age groups served by 4-H.
- SPIN Quick Guide to Ages 9 - 11
- SPIN Quick Guide to Ages 12 - 14
- SPIN Quick Guide to Ages 15 - 16
- SPIN Quick Guide to Ages 17 - 18