Empowering Youth Through 4-H
The Shasta County 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people grow as leaders, innovators, and engaged community members. Through hands-on, research-based learning, youth gain skills that build confidence, curiosity, and a commitment to a thriving future. Explore the UC ANR Shasta County 4-H program through the links below.
County Leadership & Town Hall Meetings
Youth Leadership Opportunities
Volunteer Information & Resources
4-H Mission
The mission of 4-H is to help young people develop their potential. This is done by encouraging them to participate in practical real-life experiences. As a result of this involvement, members should be better able to lead satisfying lives as responsible, self-directed members of society.
4-H Creed
I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan, and to reason.
I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic, and true.
I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to helpful, skillful, and useful.
I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to work efficiently.
I believe in my country, my state, my community and in my responsibility for their development.
In all these things I believe and am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.
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 Motto
The 4-H motto: "To Make The Best Better'. Always try your hardest and to always look for ways to improve.
4-H Clover
The 4-H Emblem is a four-leaf clover with an "H" on each leaf. These represent Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
The clover is green to symbolize growth and youth, and the white color of the H's represents sincerity and honesty.