About Us - Beaufort County Center

4-H Youth Development

4‑H is a Community for all Youth

In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.

What is 4-H?

4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

4-H Mission

The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change.

4-H Motto, Slogan, and Pledge

4-H Motto: To Make the Best, Better. 4-H Slogan: Learn by Doing 4-H Pledge: 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.