Club Teen Leader Project Guidelines

Guidelines for the project include:

Unit 1

Age: 13-15

Guidelines: Help at least three younger members. Must enroll in at least one other 4-H project

Unit 2

Age: 15-17

Guidelines: Teach part or all of a 4-H project; OR help to plan, organize and carry out one or more major club activities; OR a combination of project and club activity. Must enroll in at least one other 4-H project.
NOTE - If teaching/leading alone, teen must be screened & it's recommended that an adult leader always be present

Unit 3

Ages: 17-19

Guidelines: Plan to assume leadership responsibilities which best fit the needs of the club and the member's own capabilities. 4-H member may choose whether or not to take an additional project

To complete the 4-H Teen Leader Project:

• Submit a "4-H Leadership Project Plan" sheet (yellow copy) to the Extension Office by May 1st.
• Complete the appropriate level project book, based on what you plan to do as a teen leader (see above guidelines). Include your story as requested on the last page, and have your book signed by the 4-H leader who worked with you on the project.
• Enter Teen Leader Project at the 4-H Fair (Optional) - Submit completed project book, with member copy of the "4-H Leadership Project Plan" sheet (white copy). See 4-H Fair Book for pre-registration and entry deadlines.
• Enter Teen Leader Project for an award at 4-H Recognition Night (Optional) - Submit completed project book, with member copy of the "4-H Leadership Project Plan" sheet (white copy). If you enter the project at the 4-H Fair, and it is complete, you may leave it at the Fair for your Recognition Night submission. If it is not complete, or you do not enter it at the Fair, they are DUE to the Extension Office by September 1st! Books will be returned to you at 4-H Recognition Night.