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

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Articles

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
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
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

Awarded to a junior or senior who embodies the mission of 4-H "to make the best better". Learn More
A 4-H Teen resource page connecting youth with a track of opportunities that speaks to their personal spark. Learn More
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