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Upcoming Events

An evening of recognition for 4-Hers and Leaders.

Date: April 28, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Lite fare will be available.

RSVP: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLdXAOceQzweqFKRxeI6LzcDU0N0Z-0JDMGzHtpZ1h-jsoCg/viewform

Date:  May 10, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: Begins at 8:00 am (20 minute time slots)
Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds

Make sure to bring your livestock forms for each species.
Multiple families hauling together - register for (1) tihttps://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2021-04/4-H%20Livestock%20Registration%20Form%20Instructions%202018.pdfme slot.
Any questions, contact Santana - smays1@umd. edu 

Register by April 28th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ADA72BA0FEC25-55952177-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJs1fZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlgSorj2DitQmKJuu-b1wv5VT9MK09nJw9PeoJMHVqVYFmYZpgHs0wjJGwjL_aem_ef1vkAEOXAs1eqU-qMdM9Q#/

Insider's tour of Pimlico during during Preakness Week!

Date: May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 am 
Where: Pimlico Racetrack 
5201 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNd0A4gWWQDlkJA98H4pEz2aZSmZcY-xhups0TaQvXDXOjdw/viewform

Take time to fellowship with other volunteers.  Yes, there will be mock tails and pub inspired food. Bring the kids - there will be youth activities!

Date: May 30, 2025 (Friday) 
Time: 6:00 pm - 8 :00 pm
Address: 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUkWK6BzFHxNRuYMm-ExwbiqGmV89bAz7Gp4yeXxweyxKZiQ/viewform

Learn More

  • Young Spanish Girl giving speech 4-H

    Join 4-H

  • 4-H Members Various Ages

    4-H Family Guide

  • Young boy in 4-H - Science Club

    4-H Member Guide

Record Book Resources

Watch this video to help you with
4-H Record Book keeping.

Worcester Record Books

Clover

Animal Science Project Records

Youth Project Records 

Youth Project Records, Record Books provide 4-Hers with opportunities to learn to keep records, evaluate their past accomplishments, and organize their thoughts.

Youth are recognized for goal achievements, their leadership was given to local club or county/city activities, and community service projects they have been involved in.  

Senior Portfolio

The Maryland 4-H Program is proud to offer senior 4-H members the opportunity to participate in Leadership Trips at the National Level. All enrolled and dues-paying club members ages 14-18 (as of January 1st, the year the trip takes place) from all counties and Baltimore City are eligible to submit an application and portfolio packet (see instructions below) for any of the following national leadership trips.

To be considered for a Leadership Trip, a 4-H member must complete a portfolio package including an application, 4-H resume, essay, and interview.

Senior Portfolio Info

To see what good record book keeping looks like, these sample files have been created. Take a look so you can create your best record book! Any questions or problems with accessing the files, please contact Wendy Dilworth at the Baltimore County 4-H Office - wendydil.edu or 410-887-8090.

SAMPLE of a Summary Record

SAMPLE of a Judging Form

Sample of a Maryland 4-H Project Record

Sample of a 4-H Livestock Project Record

These files below are good basic resources to refer to when you are doing your record book keeping.

GLOSSARY of Record Book Keeping

WHAT is considered Communication?

LIFE SKILL Wheel

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Dilworth at 410-887-8090 or email wendydil@umd.edu 

Program Areas

  • Healthy Place Setting

    Healthy Living

  • Cow Face

    Animal Science

  • Frog in Hand

    Environment Sciences

Volunteer with 4-H

  • Stir Crazy Cooking Club

    Ways to Get Involved

  • Teens 4-H members at the Ag Center in Baltimore County

    Volunteer Handbook

  • 4-H Volunteer

    Current Volunteers

4-H Volunteers are a key component of the 4-H program, which focuses on citizenship, leadership, and life skills development using a "learn-by-doing" educational model.

With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills taught to 4-H youth and shared with the 4-H program. No matter your background or expertise, you can join the 4-H community. 

As a parent, a project leader, or any other leadership capacity, you can offer your unique talents and perspectives. You decide the level of involvement that fits your skills and schedule, such as:

  • Lead community clubs, school-based or after-school programs, and camp settings
  • Serve as chaperone, board member, event judge, or camp counselor
  • Create community service opportunities for youth in your area
  • Work with other adults to create fun and exciting programs