THE 4-H PLEDGE
As a true 4-H member...
I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service,
and my health to better living
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
4-H EMBLEM
The official emblem is green with white H's - the 4-H colors. The 4-H flag consists of a green, four-leaf, stemmed clover on a white background. The clover has a letter
“H” in white or metallic gold on each leaf. The H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The 4-H emblem symbolizes the aim and desired results of effective learning for each individual. HEAD - Problem solving: ability to sort out complex problems. HEART - Emotional development: developing good attitudes toward work and learning; developing acceptance and appreciation of other people. HANDS - Skills development: ability to do, skill in doing and habit of doing. HEALTH - Physical development: understanding and appreciating a growing and changing body
4-H MOTTO
“To Make the Best Better.”
Its intent is to inspire young people to continue to learn and grow, to make their best efforts better through participating in educational experiences. The 4-H motto supports the California 4-H YDP mission of engaging youth in reaching their fullest potential.
4-H CREED
I believe in 4-H CLUB work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen. I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, plan and to reason. I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic and true. I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful, and useful. I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to work efficiently. I believe in my country, my state, and my community and in my responsibility for their development. In all these things I believe, and am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.
