4-H Youth Development
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization. New Jersey youth can experience 4-H through community clubs, in-school and after-school programs, and 4-H camps. Our 4-H programming focuses on the following program project areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication and the Arts, Healthy Living, Leadership and Civic Engagement, and STEM.
New Jersey 4‑H Youth Development Program
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.
4-H STEM Ambassador Program
The Rutgers 4‑H STEM Ambassadors Program is an excellent opportunity for teens to learn about STEM, develop as a leader in their community, and prepare for college. Applications will be available in February.
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp has been running Summer Camps since 1951, and they aim to offer the same simple, social, transformative environment they always have. Campers enjoy spending a week at their beautiful facility living in the woods, trying new things and they depart with new friends, increased self-confidence, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Find 4-H In Your County
Find out more about what is happening with 4-H in your county.
New Jersey Youth Institute
The New Jersey Youth Institute is a transformative experience at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences for high school students. In collaboration with the World Food Prize Foundation, students from New Jersey come together and learn about critical global issues, network with local leaders, engage in hands-on-activities, and explore exciting ways to become effective change agents in their own communities.
