The 4-H Motto, Creed & Pledge

The 4-H Motto

  • "To make the best better."

The 4-H Creed

  • I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
  • I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, plan and to reason.
  • I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic and true.
  • I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to helpful, skillful and useful.
  • I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, resist disease and to work efficiently.
  • I believe in my country, my state and my community and in my responsibility for their development.
  • In all these things I believe, and am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.

The 4-H Pledge

Otis Hall, State Leader of Kansas, was responsible for the original wording of the 4-H pledge, officially adopted by the State 4-H Leaders at the first National 4-H camp in 1927. The pledge remained unchanged until 1973, when it was revised to include "and my world."

  • "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."


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