The goal of the Alabama 4-H Healthy Living programming is to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that promote optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for youth and their families. By encouraging the develop…

Do you enjoy shopping? Do you look for great buys? Like to check out garage sales, thrift stores, or consignment shops? Have you ever brought your own special touch to an outfit that makes it unique and individually you? Compete in the 4-H …

Do you want to stand up for what you believe? Do you want to be able to inspire or educate people on important issues? Well, the two Speak-Up Alabama events are the 4-H events for you!
Speak-Up Alabama helps build your leadership, citizens…

The 4-H Lawn Tractor Project is part of the Healthy Living Program. The contest gives you a chance to learn about safety as well as show what you know about the care and operation of compact or garden tractors and riding mowers, lawn care, …

Have you ever imagined that you were a famous pastry chef? You stand in front of an audience, using your knowledge and creativity to prepare wonderful and amazing dishes. 4-H Bake Off is your chance to do that—at least on an introductory …

Have you ever imagined you were a famous chef? You stand in front of an audience of millions, using your knowledge and creativity to prepare wonderful and amazing dishes. Chef 4-H is your chance to do that–at least on an introductory leve…

The purpose of 4-H is to assist youth in realizing their potential and to help them develop a positive self image. Through learning by doing, 4-H builds confidence and a feeling of accomplishment.

All 4-H projects are for young people. …

Gardening in containers is one of the most compact, versatile, and creative forms of garden design. Planning and planting a container garden is a lot like making a floral arrangement. You have to think about height, color, and care while se…

Use your creativity and artistic ability to promote your 4-H project area or program with graphic design. 4-H members are encouraged to develop their visual communication skills by also identifying locations to display their created materia…

Show off your creativity and learn the basics of photography in either the World I See or the World I Imagine. Find what is interesting or unusual in your community, school, or home.

What You Will Learn:

The basics of good photograp…

Woodworking is a great tradition. Wood is perfect for building everything from houses to hat racks. It can be painted or you can show off its natural grain and shine.
What Wood U Build helps you develop your skill in woodworking. It requir…

Wherever you live–country or city, house or apartment, private bedroom or one you share with a brother or sister–there are things to learn and do to make your home more enjoyable. Interior design is a great way to learn about design, co…

Imagine the Leaning Tower of Pisa made entirely from toy building blocks. How about your county courthouse, a wedding cake, or your family dog? Lego and other building blocks are a great way to learn about construction, engineering and arch…

A totally cool bird moves into your neighborhood. It is a blue bird with a fabulous sense of style. Would you expect it to live in a plain wooden box? No way!
Your challenge is to construct the absolutely coolest birdhouse possible. It doe…

What does a barbecue cookbook, a potato cannon, a hunter’s tree stand, and a knitted afghan have in common? They are examples of things you can create as your Freestyle 4-H Showcase entry. No two entries are alike because no two 4-H’ers are…