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. 

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Animal Science

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Citizenship

Environmental Science

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Healthy Living

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STEM & Makers

4-H archery class

Shooting Sports

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Teen Leadership

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Barry Conservation Camp

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Volunteers

Events

  • 4-H Volunteer Outdoor Recreation Instructor Training
    June 13, 2026
    4-H Volunteer Outdoor Recreation Instructor Training 7:00am - 12:30pm, This two-day instructor training prepares volunteers and educators to teach safe, ethical, and engaging outdoor skills to youth. The course focuses on survival
  • 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Weekend
    June 13, 2026
    4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Weekend 7:00am - 3:30pm, 4-H volunteers are invited to join the New Hampshire 4-H Shooting Sports program on June 13 and 14 for a two-day opportunity to earn 4-H Shooting Sports
  • All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic
    June 13, 2026
    All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic 9:00am - 5:00pm, Download the event packetNote: This event is open to registered participants ONLY. This is NOT a spectator event. All youth & chaperones MUST register by
  • All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic
    June 14, 2026
    All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic 9:00am - 1:00pm, Download the event packetNote: This event is open to registered participants ONLY. This is NOT a spectator event. All youth & chaperones MUST register by
  • NH 4-H Livestock Field Day
    June 20, 2026 to June 21, 2026
    NH 4-H Livestock Field Day NH 4-H is excited to launch this NEW event for 2026- the Livestock Field Day! 4-H members are invited to attend this event to dive deep into the beef, dairy,
  • NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series
    June 21, 2026 to June 22, 2026
    NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series 4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere.
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Articles

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Moments That Mattered
How NH 4 H Youth Stepped Up, Led, and Transformed Their Communities
Across New Hampshire, young people are stepping into leadership not through titles or assignments, but through moments, unexpected, unscripted, and of... Learn More
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A Story of Growth, Belonging, and Becoming
Teen Leadership Retreat 2025
Every year, a new group of young people step into the 4 H Teen Leadership Program carrying a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, and hope. They come from d... Learn More
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4-H Quilting Day Camp - Summer 2026
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

Resources

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4-H Kindness Matters Scholarship Award
Awarded to a junior or senior who embodies the mission of 4-H "to make the best better". Learn More
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Beyond Ready Starts With You: Community and Volunteer Resources
A 4-H Teen resource page connecting youth with a track of opportunities that speaks to their personal spark. Learn More
State and National 4-H Opportunities
New Hampshire teens can join a program designed to help them grow their own spark and strengths. The program is guided by an Extension Field Specialis... Learn More

4-H Resources