4-H FAQ

How do you pronounce Cañada? What is a record book? Where do I find forms for 4-H activities? (Record books, etc.) Is there a 4-H uniform? What do the stars mean? What are 4-H All-Stars? How often does Cañada 4-H meet? What are "projects?" What do the 4 H's mean? Who can join 4-H? How much does it cost to join? Where can I get more information? How do you pronounce "Cañada"? It's "ken-yá-da" Back to top What is a record book? A record book is a log of participation in 4-H activities. A 4-H Record Book contains the following items: Folder Member's name, 4-H club and county must be written on the cover. Personal Development Report (PDR): 4-H members record their projects and activities in and out of 4-H that they have completed during the year. 4-H members may participate in the 4-H Star Ranking and earn stars based on their participation in 4-H over a number of years. Members must complete one report per year. My 4-H Story: Reflection on 4-H work completed. 4-H members have an opportunity to reflect on their achievements, knowledge gained, learning experiences and project work. Project Reports: One project report form for every project the member has completed or completes. Clubs or counties may have additional requirements. Record books are updated each year and judged by club leaders on content, neatness, clarity and presentation. Back to top Where do I find forms for 4-H activities? (Record books, etc.) Links to forms may be found on our forms page. Back to top Is there a 4-H uniform? A uniform cannot be required for membership in 4-H. Hats, T-shirts, vests, jackets and other items are available, but they are not a requirement for membership. Some shows and fairs do require 4-H'ers to wear uniforms when exhibiting animals. Back to top What do the stars mean? Specific requirements must be fulfilled for each level of star (bronze, silver, and gold). Requirements are shown on the Personal Development Report. In Canada 4-H, primary members can earn a rainbow star. (See also Forms) Back to top What are 4-H All-Stars? All Star is the highest 4-H achievement at the county level. All Stars are members who have excelled in their own projects, have served their county program in other ways, and have been deemed worthy to represent their fellow 4-H'ers. The All Star 4-H rank recognizes members' leadership abilities, but it is also a working honor. Besides their regular projects and activities, All Stars are required to assist with county events, develop a plan of action, and perform service projects. Back to top How often does Cañada 4-H meet? A general meeting is held once a month. Projects usually meet several times a year. Some projects meet once a month. Back to top What are "projects"? A 4-H project is planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member. Projects are supervised by an adult volunteer. New members are required to do the Beginning 4-H project. See also the Cañada 4-H projects page Back to top What do the 4 H's mean? Head, heart, hands and health. Back to top Who can join 4-H? Youth who are 5 years old or in kindergarten as of January 1 of the program year enroll as primary members. Youth 9 years old or entering 4th grade as of January 1, enroll as regular members. Back to top How much does it cost to join? There is a minimal statewide program fee that is associated with membership. The program fee supports development of educational materials and volunteer training and covers the cost of insurance. Some counties have an additional fee. Back to top Where can I get more information? More information about 4-H is available on our About 4-H and Leadership pages. For more information, contact your county office. The contact information for the San Mateo office is available on our For More Information page. Contact information for other county offices is available at the California 4-H website. Back to top

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