ABOUT 4-H

What is 4-H?

4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Kids experience 4-H in every county, city, and parish in the country.

Extension's funding comes from federal, state, and local government; 4-H clubs earn money through fundraisers and donations. Some 4-H activities require fees, but there is no charge to join 4-H.

Fairfax County 4-H offers fun, hands-on learning experiences to youth ages 5-18. Under leadership of caring adult volunteers, youth explore their interests in a variety of subjects, such as animals, leadership, cooking, and outdoors. Youth experience a sense of belonging through our clubs, camps and programs, and they employ the four H's: head to clearer thinking, heart to greater loyalty, hands to larger service, and health to better living.

Join 4-H

4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. We offer unique opportunities for youth. Through 4-H clubs, school enrichment programs, public speaking, animal husbandry, day camp, and a week long 4-H junior camp, youth have many opportunities to develop skills that will last a lifetime. Members have the opportunity to earn awards, travel, and explore topics of interest.

Our Programs

For more than 100 years, 4-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

Through life-changing 4-H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

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