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UT Extension > Hamblen County > 4-H Youth Development
 

4-H Youth Development

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​The 4-H program helps young people develop the life skills needed to become capable, responsible and caring citizens.  Through local 4-H clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camp and many other activities.

4-H'ers have fun, make lasting friendships, enjoy "hands-on" learning experiences that facilitate "Learning by doing" and get involved in their communities.

 
What is 4-H?

  • The largest youth development organization in the nation.
  • It is open to all students in grades 4-12 regardless of race, sex, national origin or disability.
  • 4-H trains future citizens with skills in leadership, service and communications
  • 4-H starts for many 4th and 5th graders with monthly club meetings in the classroom during school hours.
  • Other students are involved in 4-H through community 4-H clubs held in the evenings once a month at churches or the 4-H office.
  • 4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and activities that every member can do well.
  • There are no dues to pay or uniforms to purchase.
 
Need more information?

For specific information on any 4-H activity, contact one of the 4-H Program leaders to the right of the page at the UT Hamblen County Extension Office (423) 586-6111 or by their email. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​Contact Information

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Elizabeth Hobbs
Extension Agent II
4-H Youth Development
511 W. 2nd North Street, Room 204
Morristown, TN  37814
(423) 586-6111
edoan@utk.edu
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4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service,

and my Health to better living,

for my club, my community, my country and my world.

 

What does the 4-H Pledge mean?

 

1Head to clearer thinking: problem solving, communication skills, decision making.


2Heart to greater loyalty: relationship and character building, respecting self and others.
 

3Hands to larger service: serving others, career preparation, hands-on learning.

 

4Health to better living: forming healthy habits, managing stress and change.

 

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​Calendar

 

 

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​For Parents:

   As a 4-H Agent, the joy of 4-H is watching young people grow through their accomplishments.  We hope you will join us in celebrating youth as your child or teen becomes involved in 4-H.  Volunteers are a vital part of our program.  Please contact us to join in the fun!
 
   Our mission is to help youth develop life skills, gain knowledge and form positive attitudes in order to become capable, responsible and caring citizens. Our mission is to help youth develop life skills, gain knowledge and form positive attitudes in order to become capable, responsible and caring citizens.
 
   As a component of the University of Tennessee, 4-H utilizes its vast resources and research base to pass on accurate and up-to-date information to 4-H members and their families.



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Hamblen County Extension 
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 
511 W 2nd North Street
Courthouse, Room 204
Morristown, TN 37814-3997
Phone: (423) 586-6111 | Fax: (423) 587-9798
 

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