4-H Youth Development

Welcome to Maryland 4-H Youth Development!

Maryland 4‑H empowers young people to lead, learn, and serve. Through hands‑on projects, leadership opportunities, and community service, we help youth build life skills, explore careers, and make a positive difference across Maryland. Join a club, find programs for your age and interests, or discover resources for families and volunteers.

4-H Program Opportunities

County 4-H programs may vary by location and are offered through clubs, camps, after-school programs, fairs, school partnerships, and community activities. Adult volunteers and youth development professionals help create safe, supportive learning environments where young people can explore interests and develop new skills.

  • 4-H clubs and project groups
  • Summer camps and day camps
  • After-school and school enrichment programs
  • STEM activities and competitions
  • Leadership and civic engagement experiences
  • Animal science, agriculture, and environmental education

    Join a Maryland 4-H Club

Get Involved with Maryland 4-H

  • public speaking, cooking, environmental science, robotics, animal science

    What is 4-H?

    What is 4-H?

    4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, with about 6 million participants and over 25 million alumni!

  • Volunteers

    For Volunteers

    For Volunteers

    Become a 4-H Volunteer today and help create life-changing experiences for youth in your community!

  • youth behind tree

    Get Involved

    Get Involved

    Getting involved with 4‑H is easy, and costs are kept to a minimum.

4-H Program Areas

Maryland 4-H Center

Contact:
Phone: 301 314-9070 
Fax: 301 314-71468020 Greenmead Drive
College Park, MD 20740-4000

Get Directions

Email:pmoore@umd.edu
http://extension.umd.edu/4-h