Frequently Asked Questions
Read informative answers to your most frequently asked questions about the Foundation and Massachusetts 4-H.
What is 4-H?
4-H is the largest youth development organization in the world, teaching children from urban, suburban, and rural communities the leadership, citizenship, and life skills needed to become confident, capable and caring members of society. The 4-H program is open to all young people ages 5 through 18. It is part of a nationwide system connected to each land-grant institution of higher education and as such, has access to a wealth of resources and curriculum. In Massachusetts, 4-H is based at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and has offices in seven regions of the state.
How can my child join 4-H?
Visit the Massachusetts 4-H site at UMass Extension! It has a listing of 4-H Educators’ contact information by county; contact onew of them to join. If you don’t see a club in your town contact the 4-H Educator in your county. Their contact information is here.
Is the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation part of 4-H?
The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources to expand 4-H programming in Massachusetts.
Read more about the programs we fund.
I would like to contribute to the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation. How can I do that?
You can donate online or send a check made payable to “Massachusetts 4-H Foundation” at 1661 Worcester Rd., Suite 201, Framingham, MA 01701.
My child would like to attend a 4-H summer camp. Who should I contact?
Visit their website here.
