Baltimore City 4-H Youth Development

Please contact the Baltimore City 4-H office at 301-226-7410 or email alewis17@umd.edu to obtain an information packet about our 4-H Youth Development Program. 

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with Baltimore City 4-H! First, complete the Google form: volunteer interest. Next, fill out and email the volunteer applications to the 4-H educator(s). Lastly, register on 4honline.

                             Step 1                                   Step 2                                Step 3

             Interest Form            Volunteer
Application           4HOnline

New Volunteer   Re-Enrollment    Episodic

Baltimore 4-H Programs and Clubs

History of Baltimore City 4-H

In Baltimore City, 4-H programming began in 1970 with a pilot effort, and a full program began in 1972. The first club organized was the Friendship Club that operated through the YWCA. Sewing and Nutrition were the initial program emphasis of 4-H in Baltimore. Sewing was the primary project area of the girls' Friendship Club. The first club in public housing was established in the Lafayette Courts Project, and its project area included gardening, community service, and child care. 

Currently, Baltimore City 4-H’s program components include Leadership Development and Youth/Adult Partnerships. Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Training, Science, Community Gardening, Gleaning, Technology/Robotics, Photography, Healthy Lifestyles, Nutrition Education, Career Exploration, Workforce/College Readiness, and Clovers (5-7).

Maryland 4-H Mission

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive and inclusive setting for all youth to reach their fullest potential in a diverse society. Youth learn beneficial and cognitive life skills through community-focused, research-based experiential education programs.

Maryland 4-H Vision

Maryland 4-H aspires to be a recognized leading youth development program that inspires youth and adults to learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.

The Four Hs

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four Hs in 4‑H. These values guide the programs that help young people learn, grow, and contribute to their communities.   Through life‑changing 4‑H experiences, nearly six million young people nationwide have taken on important issues such as community health inequities, civil discourse, and advocacy for equity and inclusion.

The 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."

Motto

"To Make The Best Better"

4-H National Council

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