Santa Clara County 4-H Project Approval Process

“Learn by doing” is an atmosphere where learning is fun and is an important element of 4-H.

In a project, members find things to learn, to do, to make, and to explore.

A 4-H project is:

• Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member.
• Guided by a 4-H adult volunteer(s) who is the project leader.
• Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured.
• Summarized by some form of record keeping.
• A minimum of six hours of project instruction.
• Inclusive of 4-H Curriculum resources.
• For examples of project structure, see: Project Leader Resources

Each year, a 4-H member enrolls in at least one project. 

As members gain experience, the size of the project may be increased or additional projects may be selected. Some project groups meet once a week. Others meet once or twice a month. The purpose of these meetings is to guide the members in gaining knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits needed to complete their work successfully. The availability of a project depends upon whether an adult volunteer is available to lead it.

• Refer to the California 4-H Projects List to identify which National 4-H Category this project falls under and check that box.  http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/14270.pdf

To complete a project proposal, please use the document linked below. An example is also provided:

·        4-H Annual Project Plan Template

·        SAMPLE: Complete 4-H Project Plan

• Project Leader Checklist: Designed to help you plan out your project before you start meeting with youth.

Project Resources:

Additional project planning resources are available on the CA 4-H Resource Center.