Florida 4-H Program Handbook
SECTION 3: Types and Characteristicts of 4-H Clubs
Typical types of clubs include the following:
Community Club:
Youth in this type of club generally engage in a variety of subject-matter projects and activities.
Project Club:
Youth are interested in one main project area, for example, a livestock club, a marine club, a clothing club with most of their meeting time devoted to activities centered around the specific subject matter.
School Club:
Any of the above types that meets during the school day that functions with the above characteristics.
After-School Care Club:
Any of the above types that meets in an after school care facility that functions with the above characteristics.
Internet Club:
A new method of club membership is the opportunity for youth to enroll in an "Internet" virtual club that is under the direction of an Extension staff. This club is most likely a project club and functions as described above and would incorporate some type of group chat room or interactive sharing among members..
Further information of the characteristics and procedures for organizing 4-H Clubs is in the appendix.
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Types and
Characteristics
of 4-H Clubs
4-H clubs may meet in any location and typically have elected officers and a set of rules approved by the membership to govern the club. Clubs made up of younger 4-H members (youth ages 5-7) may have leadership roles on a rotating/limited basis as an alternative to elected officers. Generally, 4-H members in clubs identify and take part in a community service activity.
