New Hampshire 4-H

New Hampshire 4-H

Leadership Grows Here


In all New Hampshire communities, 4-H helps young people acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that help them become self-directed, productive, contributing members of society. 4-H leaders guide youth through fun pathway experiences.

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4-H is the youth educational program of UNH Cooperative Extension.

Professional 4-H youth development educators located in each of New Hampshire’s 10 counties provide subject matter support, volunteer management, and event planning for the more than 20,000 school-aged youth involved in all aspects of the 4-H program. 4-H emphasizes the importance of involving youth in the learning process. 

Events

  • April 6, 2026
    NH 4-H Quiz Bowl Kahoot! [Virtual] 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Come and play a fun game of Kahoot to help prepare for the NH 4-H Agriscience Quiz Bowl! Questions from quiz bowl will be put into the online Kahoot game, and
  • April 10, 2026
    2026 4-H Better Together: Homecoming and Gathering 5:30pm - 9:00pm, We invite you to join us for Better Together: Homecoming & Gathering—a celebration of connection, community, and the shared experiences that bring us back
  • April 11, 2026
    2026 NH 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference 9:00am - 7:30pm, The 8th Annual NH 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference Better Together: Building Community in 4‑H4‑H thrives because of strong, connected volunteers. This
  • April 12, 2026
    2026 NH 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference 8:00am - 12:00pm, The 8th Annual NH 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference Better Together: Building Community in 4‑H4‑H thrives because of strong, connected volunteers. This
  • April 12, 2026
    Introduction to the 4-H Poultry Project 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Postponed to April 12 - location TBD Are you interested in learning more about chickens & other poultry species? Join us to learn the basics about
  • April 18, 2026
    Merrimack County 4-H Sewing Showcase - 2026 8:45am - 12:00pm, DOWNLOAD THE EVENT PACKETIMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS:Register through ZSuite – by April 6, 2026.Submit modeling script by April 6, 2026 –
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Articles

Welcome to the Summer 4-H Quilting Camp! Get ready for a week of friendship, hard work, and fun. By the end of the week, you will have completed your ... Learn More
Extension's Thelemarck presents on March 6 at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's Super Stellar Fridays
An informative presentation by longtime educator and UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist Claes Thelemarck who explores how simple materials, cr... Learn More
Funding opportunities for 2 and 4 year degrees, certificate programs, and training in the trades
Funding opportunities for 2 and 4 year degrees, certificate programs, and training in the trades. Learn More