University of Florida


Leadership Project

In the 4-H Leadership project, you will learn:

  • how to assume leadership roles by teaching and helping others;
  • how to engage in civic governance and community decision-making;
  • how to effectively communicate with others; and
  • skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, planning and organizing, and responsibility.

Project Materials - LEADERSHIP
(For Youth Ages 8-18)

You will share in the fun as you learn about the dynamic process of leadership! Mentor guides include background information, interactive activities and real life experiences
in relationship building, communication, group process, planning and organizing. All activities offer a cross-cultural perspective.

Member and Leader Manuals (Ages 8-18)
LD 1A      My Workbook
LD 2A      My Journal
LD 3A     My Portfolio
LD 1AH   Mentor Guide 1
LD 2AH   Mentor Guide 2

LD 1B     Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -1 
LD 2B     Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -2 
LD 3B     Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -3 

LEADERSHIP - Level 1 (Ages 8-10)

  • My Workbook teaches 4-Hers about relationship building, communication, planning and organizing, and the group process. Available through National 4-H Council. 
  • Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -1 (grades 3-6) help members develop leadership skills in seven areas: understanding self, communicating, getting along with others, learning, making decisions, managing, and working with groups.

LEADERSHIP - Level 2 (Ages 11-13)

  • My Journal teaches 4-Hers about relationship building, communication, planning and organizing, and the group process.  These activities will help to build and enhance leadership skills. Available through National 4-H Council.
  •  Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -2 

    (grades 7-9) help members develop leadership skills in seven areas: understanding self, communicating, getting along with others, learning, making decisions, managing, and working with groups.

LEADERSHIP - Level 3 (Ages 14-18)

  • My Portfolio teaches 4-Hers about relationship building, communication, planning and organizing, and the group process.  These activities will help to build and enhance leadership skills. Available through National 4-H Council. 
  • Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow -3  (grades 10-12) help members develop leadership skills in seven areas: understanding self, communicating, getting along
    with others, learning, making decisions, managing, and working with groups.

Leader/Helper Guide

  • Mentor Guide 1 will help you support youth (gr K-5) set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Available through National 4-H Council. 
  • Mentor Guide 2 will help you support youth (gr 6-12) set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Available through National 4-H Council. 
  • Unlock Your Leadership is a curriculum for 11-18 year olds that can be used to supplement an exploration of developing leadership potential in teens. Experiential learning activities provide plenty of action to keep group leaders busy. Topics included in this Leader Notebook of group activities include: What is Leadership?, Understanding Self, Communication, Getting Along with Others, Learning to Learn, Making Decisions, Managing, and Working with Groups. 4H LDL 20


Leadership

Skills You Never Outgrow -1

4-H Competitive Events

Non Competitive Events

Awards & Recognition

  • Ribbons and Awards for Competitve Events
  • Project Certificates & Pins
  • 4-H Portfolios
  • College Scholarships
Learning Opportunities
for Adults
Related Web Sites
Contacts
  • Subject Matter Contacts:

  • Wendi Zimmerman
    State 4-H Council Advisor

    Dale Pracht
    State 4-H Faculty

    4-H Civic and Leadership Liaison:

    Tracy Tesdall
    State 4-H Office