4-H Youth Development Programs
Kids experience 4‑H in every county in the country—through in-school and after-school programs, community clubs and events, 4‑H Camp & Learning Centers, and much more.
In Hancock County, 4-H youth build life skills by leading hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement – helping them to grow confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion.
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Special Interest Programs
- 4-H After School Workshops
- 4-H Aquaculture
- 4-H Egg Business Project
- 4-H Green Clover Gardeners
- 4-H Science Toolkits
- 4-H Tick Project
- 4-H Virtual Learning Hub
Photo Gallery: Programs
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- Seaweed Lava Lamps
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- 4-H Aquaculture
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- 4-H Egg Business Project
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- 4-H Egg Business Project
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- 4-H Tick Project
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- 4-H Virtual Learning Hub
Hancock County 4-H Events
- June Jamboree
- Summer Learning
- Project Records
- Blue Hill Fair
- Cloverfest
- Speak Up, Maine 4-H
- Style Revue
- Eastern States Expo
- Photo Contest
Photo Gallery: Events
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- Hancock County 4-H’ers Alexis and Robert M. participating in the 4-H Summer Learning Series workshop, “MyGarden to MyPlate”
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- Sea glass and salt dough creations at Cloverfest!
4-H Clubs in Hancock County
- 4-H Fishing Club | Fish | Orland
- Aquarium Club | Fish | Virtual
- Horse of Course | Horse | Deer Isle
- Jolly Juniors | General Interest | Waltham
- Lock, Stock & Barrel | 4-H Shooting Sports | Blue Hill
- Pine Tree Pioneers | General Interest | Penobscot
- Service Squad | Service Learning and Leadership | Ellsworth
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