Mini 4-H

Mini 4-H is a program designed to encourage children’s positive development. The NON-COMPETITIVE learning environment for Mini 4-H includes workshop opportunities, club participation, simple, interesting activities that are fun, exhibiting projects and preparation for the regular 4-H program. 

This project is for youth who are currently in kindergarten, first or second grade As of January 1st of the current year. This program is intended to prepare youth for the regular 4-H program. Special workshops are planned to help the Mini 4-Hers. A postcard will be mailed to each youth with the dates and location(s) of each workshop. 

The kindergarten:  youth may exhibit 2 static project provided each is in a different category, as well as any Livestock Projects except, Dairy, Horse and Pony, Beed and Llamas

First Graders:  youth may exhibit 2 static project provided each is in a different category, as well as any Livestock Projects except, Dairy, Horse and Pony, Beed and Llamas

Second graders:  youth may exhibit 2 static project provided each is in a different category, as well as any Livestock Projects they would like

Project manuals shall be completed for each project including the record sheet prior and must be brought to judging. All Mini 4-Hers must complete Fair entry between within the timelines set forth by the extension office. At this time, they will select their projects. 

Projects are not “judged”, but are looked at by Junior Leaders who discuss the project(s) with the Mini 4-H member and provide feedback. Everyone receives a participation ribbon. Rewards will be identical and/or ribbons of the same color for everyone. Project will be on display for the entire 4-H Fair.