4-H Youth Development in Talbot County

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, empowering young people to lead, learn, and serve. The University of Maryland Extension’s 4-H program helps youth ages 5-18 reach their fullest potential through research-backed, hands-on learning experiences that build life skills, leadership, confidence, and meaningful connections to their communities.

In Talbot County, youth participate in 4-H through volunteer-led clubs, school and after-school programs, and community events including the Talbot County Fair and the Mid-Shore STEM Festival. Maryland 4-H programs vary by county and may be offered through clubs, camps, after-school programs, fairs, school partnerships, and community organizations. Contact our office for more information about 4-H youth programs available in Talbot County

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Join a Talbot County 4-H Club

Join Talbot County 4-H

Talbot 4-H offers a variety of project areas for youth to explore, including the National Mission Mandates, which feature projects in science and agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement. 4-H faculty, staff, and volunteers plan and lead learning activities related to 4-H projects. 

Talbot County 4-H members learn important life skills and information through their work on projects, including 

  • public speaking
  • leadership
  • community service
  • visual arts
  • food and nutrition
  • sewing
  • photography
  • animals & gardening
  • science & technology
  • and many others.

Talbot County 4-H Clubs 

We can also help you start your own club if none of our current club project offerings match your family's interests.

If you have questions about 4-H clubs, school programs, after-school programs, or other activities, please contact your Talbot County 4-H Educators:

Adult volunteers are welcome! Let us know your interests, and we'll help you get to work helping young people learn new project information and develop skills for success in life. 

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4-H Program Areas

Maryland 4-H is the University of Maryland's youth development program and is part of the national 4-H system. 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.

Maryland 4-H Focus Areas

The Four Hs Mission

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.  

Youth use their HEADS to learn and develop life skills, their HEARTS to support and encourage others in their 4-H clubs, their HANDS to carry out a wide variety of community service projects, and their HEALTH to improve the quality of life for themselves and others. 

Through participation in the program, youth learn project-related knowledge and develop skills for success in life. Studies have shown that 4-H members often do better in school, are more motivated to help others, have the confidence to try new things, develop self-esteem, and build lasting friendships. 4-H can be a fun, educational experience for your entire family.

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

4-H Member & Volunteer Enrollment

Member Enrollment - New 4-H families should go to 4honline.com, create a family profile, and then add and enroll the new 4-H members.

Volunteer Enrollment - Contact the Extension Office to talk with our 4-H educator or program assistant about volunteer opportunities. After speaking with 4-H staff, adults who want to become 4-H volunteers apply online and complete a background check and a brief orientation. 

4-H Online Enrollment Website

Talbot Ag & Education Center

Talbot Ag & Education Center 

Talbot County Fair

Talbot County Fair

Member Resources

Maryland 4-H Family Guide - an overview of the 4-H mission, clubs, projects, and opportunities

4-H Project List and Project Requirements - an overview of available projects and how to complete a 4-H project

4-H Project Resource List from A to Z - a list of recommended project books and other resources to support your project work

4-H Program Areas

Order 4-H Project Books and Supplies

National 4-H Council Website

Maryland 4-H Website

Maryland 4-H Foundation

Talbot Agriculture and Education Center

Talbot County Fair

Online County Fair Exhibit Registration

Step-by-Step Online Exhibit Registration Instructions

Maryland State Fair

Enroll in Maryland 4-H          Maryland 4-H Calendar

 

Record Book Forms

Talbot 4-H record book forms are available at the Google Drive link below.

Record Book Forms Archive

Record Book Tutorial

  • Do you need help learning to complete your record book? There is a tutorial at the link above with tips to help you. 

Clover Record (Print the form and write your information on it.)

  • Complete a clover record if you are a 4-H clover (ages 5, 6, and 7 as of January 1) this year and you would like to be recognized for your accomplishments at next year's Achievement Program held in March.

Record Book Form (Dowload the type-in or print/write-on version)

  • Complete a record book if you are a 4-H member (ages 8 through 18 as of January 1) this year and you would like to be recognized for your accomplishments at next year's Achievement Program held in March.

Extra Project Record Form  (If you did more than 2 projects and want to add project records, download the type-in  or print and write-on form for each additional project.)

Animal Project Record Forms 

Maryland 4-H Resources

Explore educational materials, guides, and project publications provided by the University of Maryland Extension 4-H program. Designed for youth, parents, educators, and club leaders, these free resources support hands-on learning in STEM, agriculture, leadership, healthy living, and civic engagement.  Explore all 4-H resources.

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