We help our youth “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment, providing opportunities for leadership and life skills development, while promoting agriculture awareness.
The heart of 4-H is in its clubs. 4-H clubs are comprised of 4-H members and trained and screened volunteers who act as club and project leaders. The club decides on a topic of interest and, through instruction by leaders and hands-on learning, members learn about the topic during 4-H meetings. In addition to gaining a hands-on education, members develop leadership skills, they gain an understanding of how an individual can affect their community and country, and they make lasting friendships.
More than 80 countries worldwide have 4-H clubs. There are over 2,400 members, 800 leaders and 75 clubs in Nova Scotia. Learn more about where we are.
As a Nova Scotia 4-H’er, you’ll experience the feeling of accomplishment that comes from trying and succeeding at something new – whether it’s fixing a small engine, knitting a sweater, training an animal or presenting a speech or demonstration to a live audience.
The 4-H opportunities are endless, including various provincial and regional programs allowing members to visit new places, expand their knowledge, and make new friends! Senior 4-H members can apply for scholarships and earn a personal development credit for Grade 10. Various camps, conferences and exchanges are also available for 4-H Members.
Our Mission
4-H is a positive youth development organization that promotes leadership, encourages the care and responsibility of our resources, and builds positive life skills to secure a sustainable future for Nova Scotia.
Our Mandate
To advance the 4-H program, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, to strengthen communities by providing life and technical skills to those involved including members, leaders and parents.
- Develop leadership and life skills in Nova Scotia youth
- Encourage the education of the public about the 4-H program
- Promote 4-H
The motto, “Learn To Do By Doing” is an important process which applies to both members and leaders. Participating in the 4-H program will influence the development of 4-H members, leaders, families and communities in a positive way.
What will you do as a 4-H member? Browse our projects & competitions, opportunities & events pages.
Learning new skills, making things and visiting places with friends are all part of a 4-H project. Choose between a variety of Life Skills projects like Sewing, Crafts, Photography, Heritage, Scrapbooking and Livestock projects such as Dairy, Beef, Light horse, Sheep, Dog Obedience, Poultry and Goat.
4-H offers amazing opportunities locally, provincially, and nationally! Take a look at our list of events, conferences, learning opportunities, scholarships, camp, travel and so much more!
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4-H Nova Scotia Partners & Sponsors
Many thanks to all our sponsors, partners and supporters for their continued work with 4-H Nova Scotia.
Why support 4-H Nova Scotia?
Giving back feels good, right? Supporting youth development feels good, too. By choosing to sponsor or donate to 4-H Nova Scotia, you are making an investment in the future.
4-H Nova Scotia is ensuring that the 4-H movement remains strong and that our youth have the opportunity to grow into strong leaders who make an impact where ever they go.
If you would like to learn more about how you can help to build resilient, confident and capable youth through 4-H NS, please reach out to Victoria Blakely, our Fundraising and Communications Coordinator at victoria.blakely@4hnovascotia.ca.
Thank you for your support!
4-H Nova Scotia Board of Directors
The 4-H Nova Scotia Board of Directors consists of volunteers and staff (ex-officio) representing all regions in Nova Scotia. The Board appoints committees of 4-H volunteers, members, and staff to assist, coordinate, and implement programs as required throughout the year.
4-H in Nova Scotia is supported by very active volunteers who work to support the mission of 4-H in the province. The objectives and mission of 4-H Nova Scotia are realized through the implementation of a great number of programs and activities for both the youth membership and adult volunteers.
| Mila MacLean | President |
| Vanessa Lentz | Vice-President |
| Kevin MacEachern | Treasurer |
| Carol Tobin | Secretary |
| Scott Masters | Past President |
| Lynn McGill | Central Director |
| Meg Carroll | Cape Breton Director |
| Ruby MacKenzie | Eastern Director |
| Catherine Manning | Valley Director |
| Dianne Cox | Atlantic Committee Director |
| Matthew Boutilier | YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) |
| Rachael Cheverie | NSDA Representative |
