Record Books
California 4-H Record Book Manual
For Junior (9 - 10 years old), Intermediate (11- 13 years old) and Senior 4-H Members (14 - 19 years old).
Purpose of Record Books
History
The California 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP) has a long history of record-keeping as an activity by 4-H members. To move youth on a path toward thriving within their communities, the 4-H Record Book goes through periodic changes to meet the needs of youth and mission of 4-H YDP.
The Purpose of the 4-H Record Book:
Reflect on your yearly work by documenting your skill development, learning experiences and growth in 4-H.
Set goals, pursue strategies to meet those goals and shift gears in the face of challenges and obstacles.
Be awarded for your involvement in 4-H activities. Earn Star Ranks.
Build competency through creating and preserving your records.
Help you grow through continued exposure to positive experiences that support your development of the 6 Cs: competence, confidence, character, caring, connection and contribution.
Record Books
A 4-H Record Book is a standard record of your activities in 4-H - your projects, activities, events, skills development and learning experiences. The 4-H Record Book helps you improve your skills in record keeping, goal management and reflection on your achievements and growth in 4-H. You can submit your record book for evaluation at the club, county and state levels.
The Record Book and Achievement Programs are optional and separate programs.
We recommend you take advantage of both programs to maximize your growth and learning in 4-H.
Online Forms and Record Books
Vist the state website to get started with one of the templates that works best for you:
https://sites.google.com/ucdavis.edu/ca4h-resourcecenter/4-h-basics/record-books