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What Is 4-H? The Power of Youth

4‑H is the youth development component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, connecting youth and our community to Rutgers University (4-H Connects Kids with Rutgers).The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults:
- To provide information, educational programs for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school)
- To improve community partnerships and collaborations
- To strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training
- To encourage responsibility, community awareness, and character development in youth
Youth interested in joining a club or volunteering? Submit this form
Adult interested in starting a club or joining the advisory board? Submit this form
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING TABS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR OPPORTUNITIES:



Newsletters
- 4-H Newsletter May 2025
- 4-H Newsletter March 2025
- 4-H Newsletter Fall 2024
- 4-H Newsletter August 2024
- 4-H Newsletter June 2024
- 4-H Newsletter April 2024
- 4-H Newsletter Feb. 2024
- 4-H Newsletter – Fall 2022 (PDF).
- 4-H Newsletter – Summer 2022 (PDF).
- 4-H Newsletter – Spring 2022 (PDF)
- 4-H Newsletter – Winter 2022 (PDF)
Announcements
To become an official 4-H member, youth are encouraged to join ZSuite, our enrollment system for NJ 4-H! Visit https://4h.zsuite.org to create your household and become an official 4-H member today!
For enrollment help: ZSuite Intructions.

Connect With Us!
For more information on how to get involved, contact:
Hudson 4-H General Inquiry
hudson4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
Clara Lappert – Community Assistant
cjl269@njaes.rutgers.edu
Natalia Da Silva – Program Associate I
nmd174@njaes.rutgers.edu
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