University of Maine Cooperative Extension conducts the state’s most successful out-of-school youth educational program through 4-H

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H logoFor more than a century, 4-H has been a leader in positive youth development. 4-H provides hands-on educational and leadership programs for nearly 30,000 youth in Maine. 4-H emphasizes the importance of building the life skills needed to be successful adults.

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Learn More About 4-H in Your County!Who are the 4-H county contact people in your county? Is there a 4-H newsletter published locally? A Facebook group? What clubs operate in near you? Click image above to find out more about your counties' 4-H.
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4-H Summer Learning SeriesThe 4-H Summer Learning Series brings together youth and adults from around the state to learn, connect, and grow through a wide variety of virtual workshops. Registration will open in June, 2024. Sign up to receive updates.
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Maine 4-H DaysMaine 4-H Days will be July 19-21, 2024 at the Windsor Fairgrounds! We are looking forward to hosting 4-H families for an in-person overnight event with group activities on Friday evening and educational workshops on Saturday. Information is being added, and registration is scheduled to open May 15, 2024.
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volunteers work with 4-Hers on wind power project; photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA
Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey TrainingsThinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests.
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4-H Public SpeakingAn Overview and Photo Gallery: 2022 Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament
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Maine 4-H Virtual Learning HubLearn all about 4-H's virtual event offerings; which virtual event registrations are open; how to become a volunteer presenter; and read the youth, parent and volunteer presenter testimonials from recent virtual event offerings.

Maine 4-H Offers a Wide Variety of Programs and Projects in These Categories:

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4-H STEM AmbassadorsConnect Maine Youth to Campus
Youth use LEGO Toolkit to build robots
STEM Toolkits for TeachersExperiential learning opportunities for youth in Maine
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YouthFind out what you can do in 4-H!
volunteers work with 4-Hers on wind power project; photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA
VolunteersJoin Maine's team of more than 2,000 4-H volunteers!