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CLOVERBUDS

Cloverbuds, Exploring 4-H

ANIMAL SCIENCES

Beef, Cat, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Horse, Judging, Pocket Pets, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, Veterinary Science

COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS

American Sign Language, Cowboy Poetry, Leathercraft, Photography, Scrapbooking, Visual Arts

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Aerospace, Agriculture Tractors & Equipment, Computer Science & Programming, Electricity, Robotics, Small Engines, Welding, Woodworking

ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL SCIENCES

Beekeeping, Entomology, Forestry, Outdoor Adventures, Shooting Sports, Sports Fishing, Wildlife

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Babysitting, Family Adventures, Interior Design

HANDWORK AND READY-TO-WEAR

Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting, Quilting, Shopping In Style, Sewing & Textiles

FOODS

Cake Decorating, Dutch Oven Cooking, Food & Nutrition

LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Citizenship, Leadership,

PLANT SCIENCES

Gardening, Range Science Management, Crop Science, Weed Science

ADVANCED & SELF-DETERMINED

Advanced, Self-Determined

 
 
 
 
 
 

ANIMAL SCIENCES

BEEF
Beef Project
Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Bite Into Beef

7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Here’s the Beef

7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Leading the Charge

7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Beef Breeding

Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book

Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
Cat
Cat Project
Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Purrr-fect Pals!
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Climbing Up!
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Leaping Forward
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle Project
Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Cowabunga!
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Moooving Ahead
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Rising to the Top
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Dog
Dog Project
Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Wiggles ‘n’ Wags
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Canine Connection
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Leading the Pack
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

 

 

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Dairy Goat
Dairy Goat Project
Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Getting Your Goat
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Stepping Out
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Showing the Way
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Dairy Goat Breeding
Cascade County 4-H
Breeding Project Activity Book
Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
 

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Meat Goat
Meat Goat
Project		 Project Book

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One  Just Browsing  7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year  21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two Get Growing with
Meat Goats		  7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year  21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level
Three		 Meating the Future  7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year  21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Meat Goat
Breeding		 Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding
Project Activity Book in your age category per year		 May take several years to complete
 

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Horse
Horse
Project
Project Level
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Horsemanship
Levels 1-3
Introduction to Horsemanship, Manual Levels I–3; Montana 4-H Horsemanship Project Manual 
Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year 
Levels to be completed yearly to advance 
Horsemanship
Levels 4-7
Introduction to Horsemanship, Manual Levels 4-7
Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year  
 Levels to be completed yearly to advance 
Horseless Horse
Level 1
Giddy Up and Go
7 activities, 1 community service activity per year 
21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level 
Horseless Horse
Level 2
Head, Heart and Hooves
7 activities, 1 community service activity per year
21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse
Level 3
Stable Relationships
7 activities, 1 community service activity per year
21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse
Level 4
Riding the Range
7 activities, 1 community service activity per year
21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse
Level 5
Jumping to New Heights
7 activities, 1 community service activity per year
21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Colt to Maturity
Levels 1-5
Colt to Maturity Manual; Training Horses - Yearlings to Five-Year-Old,
Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, complete level appropriate activities from Colt to Maturity project manual, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year
Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Working Ranch Horse
Levels 1-4
Working Ranch Horse, Levels 1-4
Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year
Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Horse Packing
Levels 1-5
Montana 4-H Horse Packing Manual
Complete level appropriate assessment from the 4-H Horse Packing Manual, complete 3 learning experiences
Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences at each level; Each level to be completed in one year
Horse Driving
Levels 1-4
Montana 4-H Horse Driving Manual
Complete level appropriate assessment from the 4-H Horse Driving Manual, complete 3 learning experiences
Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences at each level; Each level to be completed in one year
Green Horse
Levels 1-4
4-H Green Horse, Levels 1-4; 4-H Training Horses, Yearlings to Five-Year-Olds and Green Horses
Complete level appropriate activities from Green Horse Manual, complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year
Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Careers with Horses
N/A
Montana 4-H Horse Careers Manual
Complete 3 activities from 4-H Horse Careers Manual, complete 3 learning experiences per year
9 activities and 9 learning experiences to complete project
 

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Pocket Pets
Pocket Pets
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Pet Pals
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year 
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level 
Level Two
Scurrying Ahead 
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year 
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level 
Level Three
Scaling the Heights 
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level 
 

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Poultry
Poultry Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Scratching the Surface
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Testing Your Wings
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Flocking Together
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Poultry Breeding
Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book
Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
 

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Rabbit
Rabbit Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
What's Hoppening?
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Making Tracks
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
All Ears
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Rabbit Breeding
Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book
Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
 

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Sheep
Sheep Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Lambs, Rams and You
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Shear Delight
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Leading the Flock
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Sheep
Breeding
Cascade County 4-H
Breeding Project Activity Book
Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
 

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Swine
Swine Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
The Incredible Pig
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Putting the Oink in Pig
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Going Whole Hog
7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year
21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Swine
Breeding
Cascade County 4-H
Breeding Project Activity Book
Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year
May take several years to complete
 

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Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
From Airedales to Zebras 
Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year 
12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level 
Level Two
All Systems Go! 
Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year 
 12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
On the Cutting Edge
Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year 
12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level 

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Judging
Judging
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year) 

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Horse Judging
New Mexico 4-H Horse Judging Manual
3 learning experiences per year
Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences per year; may be repeated, no limit
Livestock Judging
South Dakora State University Livestock Judging Manual, other online materials
3 learning experiences per year
Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences per year; may be repeated, no limit
 

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COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS

American Sign Language - County Project
American Sign Language
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Self Determined
No Project Book
This is considered a Self-Determined project. The Self-Determined application process must be followed.
May be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.
 

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Cowboy Poetry
Cowboy Poetry Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Spurrin' the Words
Write 3 original poems composed of at least 4-line stanzas and demonstrate a specific rhyme pattern in original verse per year
Project may be repeated as often as desired; NEW poems must be used every year

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Leathercraft
Leathercraft
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One

4-H Intro to Leathercraft &
Creative Stamping
Select & Tool 1 article, practice simple lacing, finishing and assembly of leather and 1 learning experience per year
2 articles and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level
Level Two
Beginning Leather Carving
Select, carve and tool 1 article AND 1 learning experience per year
2 articles and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level
Level Three - Seven
4-H Leathercraft Levels 3-7
Select, carve & tool two or more articles using a method from the following: inverted carving techniques, beginning dyeing, lining, simple molding and shaping or hand stitching, AND 1 learning experience per year
2 articles AND 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level; articles at each level must be NEW (may not submit the same article multiple times)
Level Eight - Ten
4-H Leathercraft Member's
Manual Levels 8-10
Tool two or more articles or a matching set using creative stamping  AND 1 learning experience per year
Tool 2 articles using creative stamping design AND 2 learning experiences to advance level; articles at each level must be NEW (may not submit the same article multiple times)
 

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Photography
Photography Projects
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Photography Basics
Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year
May be repeated, no limit
Level Two
Next Level Photography
Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year
May be repeated, no limit
Level Three
Mastering Photography
Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year
May be repeated, no limit
Videogrphy Level 4
Movie Magic
5 activities in a unit and 1 learning experience.
Complete the units and create a video that has a script and used storyboard techniques that demonstrate digital storytelling and follow the rubric requirements in the book. May take 4 years to complete.
 
Visual Arts
Visual Arts Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Get Started in Art
Get Started in Art
4 activities and 1 learning experience per year
11 activities  and 3 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete 
Drawing, Fiber &
Sculpture
Sketchbook Crossroads 
3 activities and 1 learning experience per year
6 activities and 2 learning experiences to complete; may take 2 years to complete  
Painting, Printing, &
Graphic Design
 Portfolio Pathways
4 activities and 2 learning experiences per year 
12 activities and 6 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete 
Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking: a 4H Guide to Preserving Memories
2 activities and 2 learning experiences per year
8 activities and 8 learning experiences to complete; may take 4 years to complete
Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking: a 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories
2 activities and 2 learning experiences per year
8 activities and 8 learning experiences to complete; may take 4 years to complete

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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Aerospace
Aerospace Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level Two
First year member starts here; Lift Off
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Reaching New Heights
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four
Pilot in Command
7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
 

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Agricultural Tractors & Equipment- County Project
Ag Tractors & Equipment
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level A
Learning More Level A
6 activities and 1 learning experience per year
12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level B
Learning More Level B
5 activities and 1 learning experience per year
11 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level C
Learning More Level C
6 activities and 1 learning experience per year
12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level D
Learning More Level D
3 activities and 1 learning experience per year
6 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
 

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Computer Science & Programming - County Project
Computer Science &
Programming Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Fundamentals
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
21 activities and 3 learning experience; may take 3 years to complete
Level Two
Explorations
6 activities and 1 learning experience per year
12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level Three
Recursion
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
20 activities and 3 learning experiences; may take 3 years to complete
 

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Electricity
Electricity
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
The Magic of Electricity
3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Investigating Electricity
3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Wired for Power
3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four
Entering Electronics
3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
 
 

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Robotics
Robotics Projects
Project Level
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Introduction to
Modern
Microcontrollers
N/A
SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.2 Family Funded
7 activities & 1 challenge per 4-H year
16 activities & 3 challenges to complete; may take 3 years to complete project
Robotics with EV3
Level 1
Robotics 1-EV3
6 activities, 2 learning experiences, & 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year
12 activities, 4 learning experiences & 4 leadership/citizenship activities to complete; May take 2 years to complete
Junk Drawer
Robotics
Level One
Give Robots a Hand
9 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Junk Drawer
Robotics
Level Two
Robots on the Move
9 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Junk Drawer
Robotics
Level Three
Mechatronics
9 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
 
 

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Small Engines
Small Engines Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Crank it Up!
7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year
21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Warm it Up!
7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year
21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Tune it Up!
7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year
21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
 
 

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Welding
Welding Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Must have a Project Leader
Arcs & Sparks: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Complete Project Book
Project to be completed in 1 year
 
 

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Woodworking
Woodworking Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Measuring Up
7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Making the Cut
7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Nailing It Together
7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four
Finishing Up
7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year
21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES

Beekeeping - County Project
Beekeeping
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Understanding the Honey Bee, The New Starting Right with Bees
(Family Funded)
Complete the Division I Book and participate in 1 learning experience
Book can be completed in one year
Level Two
Working with Honey Bees
Complete the Division II Book and participate in 1 learning experience
Book can be completed in one year
Level Three
Advanced Beekeeping Methods
Complete the Division III Book and participate in 1 learning experience
Book can be completed in one year
 

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 Entomology
Entomology
Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Teaming with Insects, Level 1 
8 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year 
16 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level 
Level Two
Teaming with Insects, Level 2 
8 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year 
16 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level 
Level Three
Teaming with Insects, Level 3 
7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year 
 15 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
 
 

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Forestry
Forestry Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Follow the Path
6 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Reach for the Canopy
6 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Explore the Deep Woods
6 activities and one learning experience per year
18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
 

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Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Hiking Trails
6 activities and one learning experience per year
10 Hiking Trails and 10 Reach the Peak activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Camping Adventures
6 activities and one learning experience per year
10 activities from Camping Adventures and 10  Reach the Peak activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Backpacking Expeditions
6 activities and one learning experience per year
10 Backpacking Expeditions activities and 10 Reach the Peak activities to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
 

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Shooting Sports - Must participate in Shooting Sports Practices
Shooting Sports Projects
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Air Pistol
4-H Pistol Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Small Bore (.22) Pistol
4-H Pistol Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Air Rifle
4-H Rifle Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Small Bore (.22) Rifle
4-H Rifle Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Archery
4-H Archery Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
BB Gun
4-H Rifle Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Hunting
4-H Hunting Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
Shotgun
4-H Shotgun Member Record Book
Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience
N/A
MT 4-H Western Heritage
4-H Western Heritage Project Youth Activity Guide, Levels 1-3
Complete one project level activities, learning experiences, and leadership activities per year. Book contains three levels
Completing all three levels will complete the project. More advanced levels goals will be decided by self-determined criteria.
 

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Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Take the Bait
6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two
Reel in the Fun
6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Cast Into the Future
6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year
18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
 
 

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Wildlife
Wildlife Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
4-H Wildlife  Science Level 1
Identify 12 species
Complete 10 sections to complete level; to be completed in 1 year
 

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 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

 
 
Babysitting
Babysitting Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Do I Have What It Takes to be Your Babysitter
Complete Book, First Aid & CPR Certification
Project To be completed in 1 year

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Family Adventures
Family Adventures Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Family Adventures
7 adventures from the project book
Project To be completed in 1 year

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Interior Design
Interior Design Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD
1 activity from Section 1 and 1 learning experience per year
2 activities Section 1 and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Two
Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD
1 activity from Section 2 and 1 learning experience per year
3 activities Section 2 and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three
Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD
1 activity from Section 3 and 1 learning experience per year
2 activities Section 3 and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Four
Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD
1 activity from Section 4 and 1 learning experience per year
2 activities Section 4 and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

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 HANDWORK AND READY-TO-WEAR

Sewing & Textiles
Sewing & Textiles Project Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals; Makers Guide to Sewing Stuff; Sew Exciting Level 1 4 lessons in Fundamental, complete 3 projects from the Maker's Guide, and 1 learning experience per year 12 lessons in Fundamentals, 9 projects from the Maker's Guide, and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing 4 lessons in Simply Sewing,  complete 3 projects, and 1 learning experience per year 12 lessons in Simply Sewing, 9 projects, and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further 4 lessons in a Stitch Further, 1 project per year, and 1 learning experience per year  12 lessons in A Stitch Further, 3 projects, and 3 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level 
 
 

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Crochet
Crochet Projects
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Beginner
University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines
Master 1 stitch from the activity book and complete 1 project or sample swatch of stitches per year
Master 3 stitches from activity book and 2 projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Intermediate
University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines
Master 1 NEW stitch from the activity book or outside resource book and complete 1 project per year
Master 3 NEW stitches from activity book or outside resource book and 2 projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Advanced
University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines
Master 1 NEW stitch from the activity book or outside resource book and complete 1 large project or 2 small projects per year
Master 3 NEW stitches from activity book or outside resource book and 1 large project or 2 small projects to complete; may take 2 years to complete project
 

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Embroidery
Embroidery Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Beginner
University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Beginner Factsheet
1 project from the "Embroidery 101" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year
3 projects from the "Embroidery 101" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level
Intermediate
University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Intermediate Factsheet
1 project from the "Embroidery 201" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year
3 projects from the "Embroidery 201" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level
Advanced
University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Advanced Factsheet
1 project from the "Embroidery 301" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year
3 projects from the "Embroidery 301" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level
 

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Knitting
Knitting Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Beginner
University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Beginner Factsheet
Complete the final project from the "Knit One and Purl, Too!" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences
Level to be completed in 1 year
Intermediate
University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Intermediate Factsheet
Complete the final project from the "Keep on Knitting" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences
Level to be completed in 1 year
Advanced
University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Advanced Factsheet
Complete the final project from the "Knitter's Choice" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences
Level to be completed in 1 year
 

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Quilting, Patchwork, & Applique
Quilting Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level 1
You Can Quilt!
Minimum 3 activities, 1 learning experience, 1 leadership activity per year
7 activities, 2 learning experiences, 2 leadership activities, and write a project summary to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level 2
Quilt Quest Project Block 1, Creative Corners CD
Complete 1 project in Block  level 1
Complete 2 projects in your Block level 1 to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level 3
Quilt Quest Project Block 2, Terrific Triangles CD
Complete 1 project in Block  level 2
Complete 2 projects in your Block level 2 to complete level; may take 2 years to complete level
 

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Shopping In Style
Shopping in Style Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Shopping in Style
7 lessons from Unit of your choice, 1 learning experience  per year
21 lessons from Units of your choice and 3 learning experiences to complete project; may take 3 years to complete project

 FOODS

Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Levels 1-3
4-H Cake Decorating
Master 7, level specific items, from the Decorating Skills and Techniques chart on pages 3-8 per year
3 project goals and master the minimum number of required items in each decorating level before moving on to the next level; may take 3 years to complete
Level 4
4-H Cake Decorating
Create an original design using the techniques learned in levels 1-3 and 1 learning experinece
Self Determined to be completed in one year
 

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Foods & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Cooking 101
4-H Cooking 101
1 dish/recipe per section, 1 learning experience, and 1 community service project per year
2 dishes/recipes per section, 2 learning experiences, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 201
4-H Cooking 201
1 dish/recipe per section, 1 learning experience, 1 community service project per year, and 1 informal demonstration per year
2 dish/recipe per section, 2 learning experience, 2 community service project per year, and 2 informal demonstration to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 301
4-H Cooking 301
1 dish/recipe per section, 1 "How To" demonstration, 1 Food Science experiment, and 1 community service project per year
2 dishes/recipes per section, 3 "How To" demonstrations, 2 Food Science experiments, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 401
4-H Cooking 401
1 dish/recipe per section, 1 "How To" demonstration, 1 Food Science experiment, and 1 community service project per year
2 dishes/recipes per section, 3 "How To" demonstrations, 2 Food Science experiments, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 1
Baking 1
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 2
Baking 2
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 3
Baking 3
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 4
Baking 4
7 activities and 1 learning experience per year
Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Food Preservation
Canning & Freezing
3 activities, 1 learning experience, and 1 leadership/citizenship activity per year
7 activities, 2 learning experiences, 2 leadership/citizenship activities to complete
  

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Dutch Oven Cooking - County Project
Dutch Oven
Cooking Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level N/A
Project Manual Unit 1
Complete all project requirements from page 4 of the Manual
Complete yearly requirements to complete.  This project may be repeated year after year.

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 LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

 
Citizenship
Citizenship Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Navigating Citizenship for
Middle School Youth
Navigating Citizenship Agents of Change
1 activity in Montana Government section and take a service learning project per year
3 activities in Montana Government section, complete the process of writing a bill, and 3 service learning projects to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Navigating Citizenship for
High School Youth
Navigating Citizenship Raise Your Voice
2 activities related to Federal or Tribal Governments and take a service learning project per year
5 activities related to Federal or Tribal Governments and take 3 service learning projects to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Global Citizenship Level 1
Passport to Your World
Unit 1: Year 1 complete at least 7 activities, Year 2 complete a cultural study
May be completed in 2 years or less
Global Citizenship Level 2
Passport to Your World
Unit 2: 3 activities and ask your family to host an international exchange delegate (ages 10+) and 1 learning experience
To be completed in one year
Global Citizenship Level 3
Passport to Your World
Unit 3: 3 activities, travel with 4H to another sate or country as an exchange delegate (for high school youth, age 14+) AND 1 learning experience
To be completed in one year
Interstate Exchange/Hosting
4H Interstate Exchange Youth Guide
For current Cascade County Exchange member; complete as directed by Agent
 
 
 

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Leadership
Leadership Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Learning to Lead
complete 1 activity from each chapter (1-6) and complete one aspect of your plan of action
Complete all activities and your plan of action; may take 3 years to complete
Level Two
Leading to Learn
complete 2 activity from each chapter (1-6) and complete one aspect of your plan of action
Complete all activities and your plan of action; may take 3 years to complete
 

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 PLANT SCIENCES

Gardening
Gardening Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level A
See Them Sprout
3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional
6 activities, updated record sheet, and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level B
Let's Get Growing
3 activities, complete the record sheet and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional
6 activities, updated record sheet, and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level C
Take Your Pick
3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional
9 activities, updated record sheet, and 3 learning experiences to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Level D
Growing Profits
3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional
9 activities, updated record sheet, and 3 learning experiences to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
 

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Range Science Management
Range Science
Management Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Year One
Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels
3 activities & collect and identify 10 rangeland plants
Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance
Year Two
Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels
3 activities, collect and identify 10 ADDITIONAL rangeland plants
Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance
Year Three
Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels
2 activities, collect and identify 10 ADDITIONAL rangeland plants
Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance
 

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Crop Science
Crop Science Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Small Grains Division 1
Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye
3 Division 1 exercises per year and make a project plan
3 Division 1 exercises and project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 2
Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye
3 Division 2 exercises per year and make or update Level 1 project plan
3 Division 2 exercises and current project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 3
Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye
3 Division 3 exercise per year and make or update project plan
3 Division 3 exercises and submit current project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 4
Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye
3 Division 4 exercise per year and make or update project plan
3 Division 4 exercises and submit current project plan to complete level
Small Grains Division 5
Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye
3 Division 5 exercise per year and make or update project plan
3 Division 5 exercises and submit current project plan to complete level
 

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Weed Science
Weed Science Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Level One
Weed Science Level 1
5 activities per year
14 activities and one "more challendges" to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level; collect 25 weed samples before completing the level

 CLOVERBUDS

Cloverbuds
Cloverbud Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
5-8 Years of Age Only
Cloverbud Record Books
A, B, & C
Cloverbud only
Cloverbud not required to turn in Record Books
 

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Exploring 4-H
Exploring 4-H Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Cloverbuds Only
Exploring the Treasures of 4-H: Fun, Friends, and Learning
Cloverbud only
Cloverbud not required to turn in Record Books

 

ADVANCED & SELF-DETERMINED

Advanced & Self-Determined
Self-Determined Project
Project Book Title

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Minimum per year)

ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)
Advanced

You Decide

 
This project is taken when youth have completed all other available levels of a project. Goals and outline must be submitted and approved by the County Agent no later than January 15 of the current 4-H year
3 activities, 2 learning experiences, and 1 leadership/citizenship experience per year; may be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.
Self-Determined

You Decide
This project can cover any subject and may be related to any current 4-H project. Goals and outline must be submitted and approved by the County Agent no later than January 15 of the current 4-H year
3 activities, 2 learning experiences, and 1 leadership/citizenship experience per year; may be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.
   
 
 
 

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