4-H Youth Development

Head - Heart - Hands - Health

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!

Contact us to find out about the 4-H clubs in your community.

4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service,

and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.

4-H clover logo

Contact Information

Alex Sparks & Brenda Hannah
4-H Agent & FCS/4-H Agent

Phone: (931) 759-7163
Email: aspark16@utk.edu & bhannah1@utk.edu

Check out our Facebook page to see what are youth are up to!

https://www.facebook.com/UTExtensionMooreCounty/

4-H Programs

4-H Club Projects

Year – At – A – Glance

  • September – Officer Elections
  • October – Poster Contest
  • November – Public Speaking (camp scholarship opportunity)
  • December – Ham Tickets & Skating Party!!
  • January – Food Drive
  • February – Bread baking Contest
  • March – Demonstration (4th & 5th) / Project Exhibit (6th – 8th) (camp scholarship opportunity)
  • April – Photography Contest
  • May – WEEKEND CAMP = FREE to those who complete their demonstration or project exhibit and at least 3 other projects