Handbooks, Policy & Guidelines
4-H Club Handbooks
Parliamentary Procedure Guide for Clubs
Sample Annual Plan for a 4-H Club
Youth Development and Curriculum Information
4-H Curriculum - A sample listing. For a complete list of 4-H curriculum, visit the National 4-H Curriculum webpage.
4-H curriculum can be checked out from your local 4-H office, availability varies by office. National 4-H curriculum is revised and expanded on a regular basis. 4-H curricula has passed a rigorous 4-H national jurying process. The subject areas are full of expert research based content presented in an age-appropriate, hands-on manner. Most importantly, they are easy to use and fun for the participants!
General Policy and Guidelines
Massachusetts 4-H Club Charter
UMass 4-H Program General Policy 2023
Massachusetts 4-H Cloverbud Guidelines
Massachusetts 4-H Parent/Adult Behavior Guidelines
Guidelines for Use of the 4-H Name and Emblem Name and Emblem Short Version
4-H Animal Event Policy
Animal Safety Guidelines for Fairs and Shows
Massachusetts Fair and Animal Show Safety Guidelines
Leaders' Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs, Exhibitions and Shows