4-H Youth Development

4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.

Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.

4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H’ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs!

Contact us to find out about the 4-H clubs in your community.

Our Motto – To Make The Best Better

The Giles County 4-H Vision is to assist the 2200 county 4-H members to:

1) Gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form positive attitudes by participating in club meetings, project groups, judging teams, camps, and more,

2) Become capable, responsible, and compassionate adults with the help of 4-H agents, volunteers, and specialists,

3) Benefit from programs based on the cooperative efforts of University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University and public and private volunteers, and

4) Reflect the value of cultural and human diversity.

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.