Meaning of the 4-H Pledge

I Pledge:
My Head to Clearer Thinking
4-H-
- Helps youth to learn to think and reason.
-Helps youth learn to plan before they take action.
-Lets youth learn things they can use as an adult.
-Lets youth make decisions.

My Heart to Greater Loyalty
Through 4-H youth-
- Make many friends.
-Learn about trusting and respecting others.
-Learn to be concerned for the welfare of others.
-Learn about people who are different from them.
-Learn to accept the responsibilities of citizenship.
-Learn and develop positive attitudes.
-Learn about values.

My Hands to Larger Service
4-H-
- is learning by doing.
-is learning to complete tasks.
-is serving their community.
-is helping others.
-is being useful, helpful and skillful.

My Health to Better Living
4-H-
- Encourages activities that are fun and healthy.
-Teaches about protecting the environment.
-Teaches practices of healthful living.
-Promotes productive use of leisure time.

For My Club, My Community, My Country and My World
Through 4-H youth -
- Learn to be involved citizens.
-Learn about community relationships and service.
-Learn that they are a part of a larger group to which they belong.
-Learn about 4-H across the nation and around the world.