UConn 4-H equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. We craft programs to enable youth to thrive and build confidence and resiliency based on lessons learned through years of research on positive youth development. UConn 4-H offers opportunities and experiences that develop youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future.

Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, UConn 4-H members have found their spark through 4-H programming. As a result of your support, youth have developed leadership skills by participating in national 4-H trips to Washington, DC; learned more about our state’s governance through 4-H Citizenship Day at the Connecticut State Capitol, demonstrated their creativity through Expressive Arts Day, and – sometimes – literally created sparks while engaging in hands-on STEM learning. Donor funds also supported 4-H skills trainings, such as the recent workshops leading to the certification of 29 volunteers, 11 youth, and 21 4-H camp staff in CPR, another way we live out our commitment to providing safe environments for learning.

Donate during 4-H Giving Week, October 6-12, to help us reach our goal of 400 donors for 4-H, so more youth here in Connecticut can be beyond ready for tomorrow.

Please help us grow the legacy impact supported by our Endowed 4-H Centennial Fund at s.uconn.edu/4hcentennial  or make a gift to the 4-H Development fund to support immediate needs at s.uconn.edu/4hdevelopment.