WHAT 4-H MEMBERS DO

“Learning by doing” is the best way to retain knowledge. Research has shown that learners have the ability to retain:

20% of what they hear
30% of what they see
50% of what they see and hear
70% of what they say and
90% of what they say and do

4-H members learn by doing ‘projects’. Each 4-H member must be involved in some kind of activity while belonging to a club.

This may either be an individual activity, a group activity, or a club activity.

These activities are called ‘projects.’ Projects may include:-

agriculture horticulture craft
food and nutrition
field trips seminars/workshops
camps
exchange visits (domestic and abroad)
community projects
exhibitions fairs
marathons hikes

Completion of an individual project allows the 4-H member to develop skills and talents and increase his self confidence. It also allows him to get better experience in decision-making when he decides on his projects and the quality of work to be performed. He learns to accept responsibility for completing his project work and the value and techniques of keeping accurate records. Projects are sometimes judged and prizes awarded.

LIFE SKILLS THROUGH 4-H

Experience in 4-H helps persons to develop life skills which would make a difference to the quality of his life.