Maricopa County 4-H

MOTTO: "To Make the Best Better." COLORS: Green and White PLEDGE: I Pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, my HEALTH to better living for my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World
		4-H is the world's largest & most dynamic informal educational program. No matter where you live. . . in the city, in the suburbs, or on a farm. . . 4-H has something for you!
		Maricopa County 4-H is operated under the direction of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. The basic Arizona 4-H program is designed for youth ages 5-18. Youth between the ages of 5 to 8 are in our non-competitive program called Cloverbuds. By teaching life skills, 4-H offers youth opportunities to grow and be challenged. There are almost as many project opportunities as there are youth to explore them. 4-H also offers adults a way to be involved with the youth of their community and truly make a difference in their lives. The Mission of Arizona 4-H Youth Development is to provide educational opportunities for youth to become capable and contributing members of a global society. In support of this mission we will: provide formal and non-formal community focused experiential learning; develop skills that benefit youth throughout life through project work, personal development opportunities, leadership and citizenship; and foster leadership and voluteerism in youth and adults. In Maricopa County we collect an annual fee of $10 per member, unless the family/child is unable to pay and complete a waiver form. 4-H leaders have access to 4-H publications at minimal cost. We encourage the clubs, members, and leaders to enroll in the annual 4-H accident insurance available from American Income Life. We also provide 4-H members opportunities in some exciting formats beyond the traditional club structure, such as: - School enrichment curriculum - After school programming - Short term projects & Special interest activities - Youth leadership retreats - Summer youth camps
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension University of Arizona 4341 E. Broadway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 827-8200 Fax: (602) 827-8292	Last Reviewed and Updated: 5/11/09 Questions/Comments: 4hinfo@cals.arizona.edur Legal disclaimer	Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, James A. Christenson, Director, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action institution. The Univeristy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, verteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.