High Quality Logos for the 4-H Afterschool Program

'Tell Us What You Think' 4-H Afterschool Feedback form for use by youth at the end of a program, session or year (at least 6 hours total). Based on 4-H Essential Elements/Circle of Courage concepts of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity plus a few general feedback questions. 

One page graphic overview of 4-H components

Article from the Journal of Youth Development

Checklist to help determine appropriate activities for Cloverbud program.

Journal Article

Journal Article

Journal Article

Journal Article

Recruiting and Training Teens to Work with Younger Youth in After-School Programs

Q & A

4-H Shooting Sports - Week 1 - June 23-28, 2013

Mini Camp, June 30 to July 3, 2013

Fish Camp, July 7-12, 2013

4-H On The Wild Side, July 14 - 19, 2013

Hunter Education, July 21 - 26, 2013

North Country Adventure, July 28-August 2, 2013

Barry Conservation 4-H Camp 2013 Brochure

Camp Counselor Job Description 2013

Contest sponsored by the Foundation for The Preservation of Honeybees, Inc.

4-H Serving to Learn, Learning to Serve

Food Chef Challenge is a cooking competition for enrolled 4-H members 12 and over. Teams will be given a secret ingredient they must use to create a dish. Promotes teamwork, public speaking and leadership skills.

List of donors by year

Annual reports by year

2-page application for campership from 4-H Foundation of NH for Barry Conservation Camp

4-H Member Enrollment Form

Record keeping for 4-H Projects

Book order form

4-page promotional piece - general introduction to 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Foundation of NH

Fact Sheet on how to produce a good action exhibit

• Application to use 4-H Club, Name and Emblem

Charles W. Buck Scholarship Form

Checklist for 4-H Youth county records

Checklist to help determine appropriate activities for Cloverbud program.

Score Sheets for the 4-H Communications Projects including: Action Exhibits, Demonstrations, and Public Speaking

Click on this link to inform Merrimack County Program Associate that you have mailed your approval form to our office. This will allow us to be looking for your form and to notify you if your form has not arrived in time for the deadline.

County 4-H youth development record form

County 4-H youth development record form

County 4-H youth development record form

County 4-H records Guide

County 4-H records guide

Application for county project medal

Detailed instructions on how to prepare a 4-H Demonstration

Scholarship application

4-H Foundation fundraiser poster

Information on how to best assure your approval form will arrive prior to the deadline in order to show at state and county fairs.

Procedures to guarantee your animal or horse approval form arrives at Merrimack County 4-H office by the deadline.

Recording sheet for the Family Mealtime Challenge as part of the Healthy New Hampshire 4-H Club Challenge.

This handout explains how to get started in the Healthy New Hampshire 4-H Club Challenge program.

This handout has ideas and activities to go along with the Healthy New Hampshire 4-H Club Challenge program.

Recording Sheet for the Healthy NH 4-H Club Challenge program.

A form for 4-H members who do not own a horse.

A form for 4-H members who do not own a horse.

March to May news

Serving to Learn, Learning to Serve, My Community Service Goals

News articles on the Spring National 4-H Conference in Washington DC which is attended by a delegation of 4-H youth from NH.

News article(s) on NH 4-H youth attending annual national 4-H Congress

Instructions for annual New Hampshire 4-H Alumni Award nominations.

Youth and volunteers invited to clinic to learn more about dairy selection.

News release article(s) for annual event

2-page table of the 4-H New Hampshire Fair Schedule

One-page description of contest rules/instructions.

Description of awards and materials on how to write a resume

Tentative Schedule for the NH 4-H Teen Conference

NH 4-H Youth Code of Conduct & Permission Release Form

The 4-H experience as a youth or volunteer is progressive and enhanced by participation in 4-H youth development programs at the local, county, state, regional, or national levels.

Scholarship opportunities list

4-H Club President's Guide to planning a meeting.

Guidelines for designing posters

4-H President Manual

4-H Club Reporter Duties

A tool for leaders and educators to help them find examples of the different science process skills and 4-H SET Abilities.

Secretary's record book

A fact sheet on tips on how to give an action exhibit

Rules and Entry form for the State 4-H Photography contest

Campus Map showing parking, with driving directions.

Sullivan County 4-H Record - Members ages 11-13

UNH Map & Directions to Campus

Description of Teen Council, duties and application process

We would like to hear about your 4-H experience.

Sharing with others means they will be hearing directly from you how 4-H has changed and made a difference in your life.

Scholarship application for the Big E Morris Scholarship, awarded to NH candidates on odd-numbered years.

Tractor Supply Company 4-H Participation Form

Using the 4-H Name and Emblem

The Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation will award the Wayne S. Rich Scholarship ($1,000) to an eligible New Hampshire 4-Her every even numbered year.

Web page guidelines

New Hampshire's Purple Up! festivities in 2012.

NH Outlook examines the nature of bullying, addresses some of the myths and looks at solutions to a problem that has expanded beyond the playground to personal computers, cells phones and social media. Guest host Ally McNair discusses bullying and the state's new anti-bullying law with researcher Dr. Malcolm Smith, school counselor Maxine Mosely and Bully Free NH founder Carol Croteau. Two teens also share their experiences with being bullied. 

Click HERE to view the NHPTV NH Outlook Program's panel discussion on Bullying.

NH Outlook examines the nature of bullying, addresses some of the myths and looks at solutions to a problem that has expanded beyond the playground to personal computers, cells phones and social media. Guest host Ally McNair discusses bullying and the state's new anti-bullying law with researcher Dr. Malcolm Smith, school counselor Maxine Mosely and Bully Free NH founder Carol Croteau. Two teens also share their experiences with being bullied. 

Click HERE to view the NHPTV NH Outlook Program's panel discussion on Bullying.

Hillsborough County weekend dog clinic "All About the Dogs"

A record book designed to help youth in the 4-H Alpaca Project

2-page 4-H Animal Approval Form and Instructions

Contest sponsored by the Foundation for The Preservation of Honeybees, Inc.

4-H Breeding Swine Project Reference Guide

A guide for the leaders that focuses on 4-H fitting and showmanship for cavies.

Guidelines for Clothing Construction Projects

Washington State University guide to 4-H Showmanship

4-H Harness Goat Manual developed in collaboration with three different Cooperative Extensions.

31-page guide

Poster with list of sponsors

Record keeping for 4-H Projects

A basic introduction to the 4-H rabbit project guide

Texas 4-H Swine Project Guide

News story

A handbook outlining rules for alpaca and llama shows.

A manual describing how to judge Alpaca and Llama's. 

An annual educational event for a variety of project areas!

Beef Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes- February 2, 2013

Brochure for the Annual Cheshire County Beef Field Day event

Workshop flyer for May 14, 2013

A basic introduction to the 4-H Dog Project

Checklist to help determine appropriate activities for Cloverbud program.

Click on this link to inform Merrimack County Program Associate that you have mailed your approval form to our office. This will allow us to be looking for your form and to notify you if your form has not arrived in time for the deadline.

39 page document with 18 different dairy goat fact sheets. 

A 4-page document made up of 22 fact sheets (fact sheet 21 was not present). 

A 70 page document on meat goat herd management.

Form to report youth (age 12 and over) carrying enrollment forms for horse for the current year, and county show participants from previous year for youth age 12 and over. 

How to develop into a great 4-H horse leader.

Document explaining the qualification procedures to compete at Eastern States Exposition

Event March 30, 2013 - posted on 4-H Animal Science dairy and beef cattle pages

Entry Form for 4-H Fashion Revue Program

Tips for preparing your garment for the State Fashion Revue

Program Description, Entry Form and Judging Sheet

Informational Document for Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Program

Document explaining Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Rules and Tagging Procedures

Entry form for Fryeburg Market Steer and Lamb

A guide to getting started in the 4-H rabbit project.

Presented Feb - March 2013 by Dot Perkins

A two page guide for 4-H working steer show judges. 

Dairy Goat judging supplement from Holstein Foundation

2-page fact sheet

2-page fact sheet

2-page fact sheet with resources

2-page fact sheet

2-page fact sheet

2-page fact sheet

2-page fact sheet

2 page fact sheet

3-page fact sheet

A handout explaining how to judge swine. 

A handout explaining how to judge swine. 

A powerpoint presentation on how to judge meat goats. 

Flyer for the New Hampshire 4-H Poultry Clinic

Save the date flyer for the New Hampshire 4-H Poultry Clinic.

Minutes from the New Hampshire 4-H Poultry Curriculum Committee held on February 2, 2013

The Annual New Hampshire Letter to Fryeburg Fair Market Steer Participants

Responsibilities of a 4-H animal exhibitor

A form that compiles all the up-to-date requirements for vaccinations, ages, and approval forms for 4-H Animals. 

Event for youth ages 8-11

Qualifying event for 4-H members interested in participating in the 4-H Dairy Show at Eastern States Exposition. Held in conjunction with NH PDCA.

8 pages; rules and entry

2-page table of the 4-H New Hampshire Fair Schedule

Info and registration form for annual 4-H goat clinic.

Entry Information and Rules for current year

Note about next year's information

Minutes from the February 23, 2013 meeting. 

2-page document: form and instructions

Horse judging contest entry and rules for current year

Riding Aids and Gaits

Horse Safety Guidelines

Conformation & Judging of Horses

Feeding Horses

What is the Horse Project?

NH Health Inspection

Determining Breeds, Color, Markings, Size and Age

Tack, Equipment, Saddling, Bridling

Basic Western and English Horsemanship

Housing, Fencing, Health

Grooming, Training, Showmanship

One-page description of contest rules/instructions.

125-page manual in its entirety

NH 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Entry and Rules

A document that assists 4-Hers with writing good horse quiz bowl questions.

7-page document including info about equipment, officials, teams and procedures for horse quiz bowl.

10-page booklet with instructions, forms, sample ads

4-page document

14-page document - rules, guidelines and forms (includes 3 ESE forms at end)

Raising market lambs

2 page document information for 2013

Seminar at NH Farm and Forest Expo

May 5 and 6, 2012

(18-page document.)

A guide for horse show planning, committee members, youth, volunteers, and
parents. This booklet describes the responsibilities of show personnel and outlines the job descriptions of various positions for the NH 4-H State Horse Show.

Links on last page updated June 2012

Manual for 4-H Dairy Goat Project published by Oregon State University

A comprehensive guide for 4-H Dairy Goats

Guidelines for designing posters

A manual developed by Purdue on the 4-H Llama and Alpaca project. 

A manual developed by Purdue on the 4-H Llama and Alpaca project. 

A document outlining recommended activities that youth interested in going to Eastern States Exposition for beef participate in. 

2-page Record of 4-H Lease of an animal -  form and policy

Optional Commentary Form for 4-H Sheep Lead Line Competition

Delegate score sheet and sheep score card

Clemson University's Showing and Fitting Your First 4-H Lamb Guide

A market lamb guide by Texas A&M. 

A market lamb guide by Texas A&M. 

Guide to raising and showing a market hog

An annual event for high school and middle school students presented by the Equine Science students. 

An activity page from the University of Tennessee

University of Wyoming 4-H Beef Cattle Project: An Introduction

Washington State University 4-H Your Dairy Goat Manual

A project manual for Llamas

Annual White Mountain Regional FFA/4-H Livestock Judging Contest.  Judging contest for beef, sheep, and swine

A document from University of Maryland Cooperative Extension on raising your first beef animal. 

2013 NH 4-H Shooting Sports Brochure

To be completed by those who are not enrolled UNHCE volunteers who drive for a UNHCE event or activity when transportation is arranged by Extension staff or volunteers. This form must be completed prior to participating as a driver in this designated activity

An activity checklist to help you insure that you are providing a safe environment for 4-H Youth.

Form required for participation as a chaperone in any 4-H Event.

4-H Serving to Learn, Learning to Serve

News article

NH 4-H Eastern States Exposition chaperone application form

Description of what forms are required for 4-H activities

List of donors by year

Annual reports by year

Current list

Tom Fairchild Friend of NH 4-H Annual Golf Tournament player registration form

Tom Fairchild Friend of NH 4-H Annual Golf Tournament sponsor form

Photo and text

MS Excel template

One page graphic overview of 4-H components

2-page document with UNHCE Transportation Policy

Event criteria for the state communications events including action exhibits, demonstrations, state fashion revue, posters, photos and public speaking

2-page document includes Transportation Policy

3-page application form

Introduction to online course for New Hampshire 4-H volunteers

Suggested folder layout (list)

State flyer - counties put their address label on

UNHCE Accident/Injury/Incident Report Form

Form for drivers for an UNHCE event who are not enrolled UNHCE volunteers.

Tips on how to interact with kids at different ages/stages.

4-H black and white clover clip art

New (4-H volunteer) leader orientation checklist

4-H clover outline clip art

Checklist to help determine appropriate activities for Cloverbud program.

Detailed instructions on how to prepare a 4-H Demonstration

Developing service descriptions for volunteers

4-H event timeline

5-step process: Experience, Share, Process, Generalize and Apply

For Merrimack County members

4-H Foundation fundraiser poster

4-H green clover clip art

5-page document on how to start a 4-H club

For Merrimack County Volunteer Applicants

Cooperation: Participation, Progress Towards Self-Set Goals, Achievement of Standards of Excellence, Peer Competition

Includes form and intro letter for AGAR

6-page Financial & Continuation Report for 4-H Affiliates

6-page Financial & Continuation Report for 4-H Clubs

2011 Policy Manual for the NH 4-H Program

2-page survey

For 4-H Clubs

The first part of your 4-H club meeting and pre-meeting activity starter list (2 pages)

2-page info sheet for Spring 2012 volunteer training workshops

1-page registration form for Spring 2012 workshops

This fact sheet describes methods to reduce the risk of harm to 4-H participants. It also provides information to help protect you, the 4-H volunteer, from legal action if harm does come to a 4-H participant.

Appropriate for clubs whose members are in grade 4 or higher

508:17 Volunteers; Nonproifit Organizations; Liability Limited

Template for short term volunteer sign-in form

Campus Map showing parking, with driving directions.

Description of Teen Council, duties and application process

We would like to hear about your 4-H experience.

Sharing with others means they will be hearing directly from you how 4-H has changed and made a difference in your life.

7-page document on tips for conducting 4-H club meetings

3-page document

transportation policy for UNHCE staff (and volunteers)

for Fashion Judging and Revue for Merrimack County

4-H Advisory Committee Member - Service description

4-H Ambassador - service description

Responsibilities of a 4-H Animal Project Leader

4-H Bowl Coordinator - Service description

4-H Bowl Moderator service description

Organizational Leader - volunteer service description

Project Leader volunteer service description

4-H Curriculum Committee volunteer service description

Event Coordinator service description and event timeline

4-H Foundation Board Member service description

4-H Fundraising service description

4-H horse project leader service description

4-H livestock superintendent service description and event timeline

4-H Marketing service description

4-H recruiter volunteer service description

4-H Volunteer interviewer service description 

State 4-H Teen Conference Chaperone service description

Web page guidelines

4-page guide

Youth development is the natural process of developing one’s capacities. While it occurs through youth’s daily experiences with people, places and possibilities, it is far too important to be left to chance.

4-H club working with all youth