4-H Project Areas & Curriculum

A 4-H Project is the foundation for 4-H club work. It is a planned sequence of age-appropriate and research-based learning opportunities. As a result of long-term active engagement in the project, youth gain knowledge and develop skills based on planned goals and identified outcomes. 4-H project work is guided by trained adults who help youth set goals and provide access to appropriate curricula and resources.  There are over 75 project areas that 4-Hers can choose from.  Specific project listings can be found in the 4-H Enrollment System. Broad project categories include: Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Healthy Living, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, and Youth Leadership.

Maryland 4-H Project List

A 4-H Project is the foundation for 4-H club work. It is a planned sequence of age-appropriate and research-based learning opportunities. As a result of long-term active engagement in the project, youth gain knowledge and develop skills based on planned goals and identified outcomes. 4-H project work is guided by trained adults who help youth set goals and provide access to appropriate curricula and resources.  There are over 75 project areas that 4-Hers can choose from.  Specific project listings can be found in the 4-H Enrollment System. Broad project categories include: Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Healthy Living, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, and Youth Leadership.

Maryland 4-H Project List

The 4-H Project Resource List A to Z lists suggested curricula for 4-H project areas from Aerospace to Workforce Readiness. This resource list includes curricula titles, order numbers, and sources for various activity and reference guides by project area.

Shop 4-H is the official 4-H store.  Their mission is to provide affordable, high quality supplies & educational materials.

All state program and contest forms can be found on the University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development website.

All Kent County 4-H specific program information and resources can be found on the Kent County 4-H Program Information & Resources webpage and animal science information can be found on the Kent County 4-H Animal Science Information webpage.  

Maryland 4-H Project Areas

  • Curricula, AGsploration, Social Justice, Teen Corps

    Curricula

    Maryland 4-H offers at-home learning resources for youth focusing on STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement.

  • Animals

    Animal Sciences

    Youth in 4-H Animal Science projects learn and practice life skills, emphasizing decision-making, acquiring knowledge, and taking personal responsibility through participation in 4-H animal science opportunities such as project animal care, judging, and bowl events.

  • frog, lake, shooting sports, archery, swimming

    Environmental Sciences

    Through their 4-H environmental and outdoor education projects, young people will learn about the interconnection of people and nature. They'll also develop respect and appreciation for and a sense of stewardship toward our natural resources.