4-H Healthy Living

4-H Healthy Living
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Healthy Kids Grow Here

4-H empowers youth to be healthy in body and mind. This program gives youth the confidence and skills to make healthy decisions that lead to healthy lifestyles. This improves overall well-being, enabling youth to take on life’s challenges and become leaders in their careers, communities, and lives.

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Mental Wellness

The 4-H Healthy Living Mental Wellness Pathway provides multiple opportunities for participants to explore different areas of mental health.

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Nutrition

The 4-H Healthy Living Nutrition Pathway is for anyone who has an interest in food, cooking or learning about nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outdoor Education

Along the 4-H outdoor education pathway youth will engage in physical activity, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and build a sense of community and a connection to nature.

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Articles

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Creating a Sense of Belonging and Purpose: Through the Lifespan
Bridging the Gap
The partnership between New Hampshire 4-H and Sunrise Sunset Center highlights the importance of inter-generational connections in building stronger c... Learn More
Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
Three adults and two children in garden, holding produce and Plant a Row sign
Sharing the Bounty
Seacoast gardeners plant extra rows of produce to help neighbors in need
Strafford County 4-H and Extension’s Nutrition Connections program began Plant a Row with 4-H as part of a national initiative to provide food pantrie... Learn More

Events

  • 2026 4-H Grill Master Cook-Off
    May 2, 2026
    2026 4-H Grill Master Cook-Off 10:00am - 1:00pm, Come join 4-Hers from across the state at the 4-H Clover Corner for a GRILL MASTER COOK-OFF competition! 4-Hers in all project areas are invited to compete in
  • 2026 4-H Grilled Cheese Contest
    May 2, 2026
    2026 4-H Grilled Cheese Contest 12:00pm - 2:00pm, New this year at the 4-H Clover Corner - the Grilled Cheese Contest! 4-H members can compete in this fun contest to showcase their culinary creativity, while