4-H Projects
In 4-H projects, you learn by doing. You'll follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements. With over 100 projects in 10 subject areas, there's something for almost everyone.
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Choosing a Project
Here are some things for you and your parents to think about as you choose 4-H projects:
- What interests you?
- Does your county 4-H program already have a leader for this project?
- How much will the project cost? Some livestock projects, for instance, require a significant financial investment.
- Do you have enough space to complete the project and can you get the equipment you’ll need?
- Can your parents or another adult help you with the project (for example, drive you to meetings)?
- Will the project help you grow as an individual?
- How much time will the project take? Some projects take a full year to complete, while others take just a few days or weeks. You may want to do only one or two projects in your first year of 4-H.
- Does the project sound like it's fun and worth the effort?
Project Categories
Cooking Lv 1 - 4-H Cooking 101
Cooking Lv 2 - 4-H Cooking 201
Cooking Lv 3 - 4-H Cooking 301
Cooking Lv 4 - 4-H Cooking 401
Food Preservation Boiling Water Canning
Food Preservation Pressure Canning
Food Science Lv 1 - The Secrets of Baking
Food Science Lv 2 - The Power of Protein Chemistry
Food Science Lv 3 - The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables
Food Science Lv 4 - Be a Food Scientist
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth - The Science of Chocolate
Beekeeping Lv 1: Understanding the Honeybee
Beekeeping Lv 2: Working With Honeybees
Beekeeping Lv 3: Advanced Beekeeping
Entomology Lv 1: Teaming With Insects 1
Entomology Lv 2: Teaming With Insects 2
Entomology Lv 3: Teaming With Insects 3
Forestry Lv 1: Follow the Path
Forestry Lv 2: Reach for the Canopy
Aerospace Lv 3: Reaching New Heights
Aerospace Lv 4: Pilot In Command
Electricity Lv 1: The Magic of Electricity
Electricity Lv 2: Investigating Electricity
Electricity Lv 3: Wired for Power
Electricity Lv 4: Entering Electronics
Robotics Tournament Track Lv 1: FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Robotics Tournament Track Lv 2: FIRST Tech Challenge
Small Engines Lv 1: Crank It Up
Small Engines Lv 2: Warm It Up
Small Engines Lv 3: Tune It Up
Woodworking Lv 1: Measuring Up
Woodworking Lv 2: Making the Cut
The 4-H Self-Determined project option is available to youth 12-18 years of age. It is designed for members to explore appropriate educational interests in subject areas where either: (1) no Idaho-approved 4-H curriculum exists or (2) members have completed all levels of the approved curriculum and desire to continue learning about that subject in greater depth. At no time shall it be used to substitute for currently approved Idaho 4-H curriculum.
For more information please visit: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/projects/self-determined