4-H offers youth many pathways to develop their leadership and citizenship skills. Whether they participate in a 4-H club, compete in a 4-H contest, attend a 4-H conference or work on a 4-H project, there is an emphasis throughout on positive youth development and helping kids develop the skills and character to become productive members of their community.
4-H also offers several opportunities for youth with an interest in healthy living to grow their knowledge and encourage those around them to do the same.
The Hamilton County 4-H Honor Club is open to all 5th – 12th graders in Hamilton County.
- Honor Club meets once a month in the evening during the school year
- Club members participate in:
- 4-H Contests
- Service Projects
- 4-H Conferences
- Group field trips
- Honor Club is a great way to learn about:
- 4-H Portfolios
- Available college scholarships
- How our government works
- Leadership
Check the Hamilton County 4-H email newsletter for details on the next meeting. More information about 4-H Honor Club is also available at the Tennessee 4-H website.
All 9th through 12th graders in Hamilton County are eligible for 4-H All Stars.
- You must be a Tennessee 4-H Honor Club member
- You must submit an application for initiation into All Stars
- We are happy to help you with this process!
- The 4-H All Star motto is “Service”
More information on upcoming events for 4-H All Stars is available at the 4-H Eastern Region website.
The SRTLC is a conference for teens ages 14-18 in the southern region
- The focus of the conference is to learn leadership and citizenship skills with peers from other states in the region
- Contact the Extension office (423-209-8560) for additional details, dates, and information if you are interested in attending or presenting a workshop/roundtable at the SRTLC
- Dates for the next SRTLC will be published in the Hamilton County 4-H email newsletter
Health Rocks! is a decision-making program designed to help youth develop the skills and confidence needed to make good decisions.
- Primarily focused on youth in grades 6th through 8th but contains lessons that can be adapted to benefit youth of all ages
- Helps young people learn valuable life skills:
- Critical thinking
- How to manage stress
- How to handle peer pressure
- How to communicate effectively
- Special emphasis is given to help youth avoid the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
- Program includes components that bring kids and adults together as partners in developing community strategies that prepare youth to make healthy lifestyle choices
- Program was designed with the belief that incorporating life-skill development and decision making will effectively reduce drug use and other high risk behaviors in young people
To schedule a 4-H Health Rocks! program at your school or other community group, please contact the Extension Office 423-209-8560.