Dakota County 4-H

Nebraska 4-H Youth Development prepares young people for successful futures. Educational programs place strong emphasis on life skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, social skills, communication, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership. These skills are fostered through educational programming based on an experiential learning model. This gives youth the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning experiences built around the concept of positive youth development, which is centered on structured out-of-school time learning, leadership experiences, and adult mentoring. Through 4-H, youth serve as role models in their communities and have the chance to learn and to meet people people from across their county, state, and country. For over 100 years, youth and adults have been serving, working, and learning together through 4-H. Through researched-backed programs and a strong affiliation with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 4-H offers quality experiences to fit any interest.

4-H empowers youth, ages 5-18, to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing approach. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in ALL 93 counties across the state.