Projects & Groups
A 4-H project is an area you choose to explore and learn about throughout the year, with topics like art, woodworking, computers, rabbits, clothing, and small engines. You can select multiple projects to develop skills and achieve goals.
Project vs. Exhibit:
- Project: The topic you learn about (e.g., aerospace, horses, technology).
- Exhibit: An item you create for the County Fair, showcasing your learning and receiving feedback.
When enrolling, choose a project to learn about, not the exhibit. Projects cover various interests like agriculture, science, arts, and leadership. Register for projects that interest you and work on them throughout the year, gaining hands-on experience. You’ll complete a project reflection to track progress and set goals.
Resources:
- Shop 4-H: Curriculm & Materials for projects can be ordered online or check with the Extension Office for availability. Each project book is used for about 2-3 years and cannot be photocopied due to copyright.
- Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide: This resource lists all the possible projects that 4-H offers, with a table of contents list on the first two pages and more detail in the pages that follow.
- Wisconsin 4-H Project Listing: This dashboard offers quick resources to help guide your 4-H Project Learning
4-H Single-Project Club
A 4-H Single-Project Club, focused on a specific project, welcomes all community members who meet the age requirements. Club members gather regularly under the guidance of an adult volunteer with a planned program. These clubs usually have elected officers and member-approved rules to govern the club, or for younger groups, other developmentally appropriate structures and processes. Community clubs typically meet in the evenings or on weekends, offering specific learning experiences and activities centered on a single project area, such as horses or dogs.
- 4-H Horse Project Club: This single-project club offers youth the opportunity to delve into horse fundamentals, including breeds, gaits, equipment, and riding styles. Members interested in focusing on one project can join Horse & Pony, Horseless Horse, or Model Horse projects, gaining skills for 4-H events and fairs.
- 4-H Cloverbud Club: This single-project club provides kindergarten to 2nd-grade youth with a gradual introduction to various 4-H projects, such as science, arts, and community service. It helps them explore their interests and prepares them to select specific 4-H projects in the future.
- 4-H Lego Club: This single-project club offers kindergarten to 13th-grade youth the opportunity to delve deeper into LEGO while also gaining experience in voting, community service, and achieving in 4-H.
4-H County Project Group/Committee
A 4-H County-wide Project Group/Committee, centered on a specific project area, welcomes all enrolled 4-H members who meet the age requirements. These single-project groups, made up of youth from county 4-H clubs, gather regularly under the guidance of an adult volunteer to delve deeper into their chosen project area.
- 4-H Shooting Sports Program: The Shooting Sports Program teaches 4-H members about shooting safety with guidance from certified adult volunteers. It focuses on developing life skills, safety, and responsibility. The program includes various disciplines such as Archery, Air Rifle/BB Gun, Air Pistol, .22 Pistol, Muzzle Loading, and Shotgun.
- 4-H Livestock Education Program: The Livestock Education Program provides quarterly meetings and youth-led sessions, aiming to develop well-rounded livestock owners with essential agricultural skills. It is open to youth enrolled in Beef, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, and/or Dairy Projects.
- 4-H Ambassadors: Ambassadors promote 4-H, lead events, and develop leadership skills. They engage in public relations, represent Chippewa County 4-H, and lead community service projects at both the club and county level.
