4-H Record Books serve a variety
of purposes in the California 4-H Youth Development Program.
- 4-H Record Books give members an opportunity to reflect
on their yearly work. They document their skill development
and their learning experiences in a written report. 4-H
members measure their achievements and growth in their total
years in 4-H.
- 4-H Record Books encourage members to set goals and
develop plans to meet those goals.
- Completing a 4-H Record Book is a process where 4-H
members record project and club work.
4-H Record Books are not required for 4-H membership or for
participation in 4-H activities such as club events and
activities, or for attending 4-H camps or conferences. A 4-H
Record Book may be required to receive participation awards
(such as star ranking, medals or pins based on Record Book
achievements).
The format of 4-H Record Books will depend on the 4-H
member’s age, experiences, and whether he or she is entering the
book for competition. While following formatting guidelines is
important, the benefits of completing a 4-H Record Book are a
positive and important experience. |
