4-H programming in New Brunswick runs with the school year, September to June. At the beginning of each club year, members choose one or more projects to work on. Through the exploration of a 4-H project, they will develop knowledge and skills in an area of interest to them. When you register as a 4-H member you will receive 4-H Project Materials, which includes your record book.

Throughout the year, you meet with your 4-H club for general meetings to discuss club business, plan events and make decisions. You may decide to take a club trip, help out in your community, or to fundraise for your club’s needs. Most clubs will have club competitions, such as public speaking, and fun social events, too.

You will also meet with your project group for project meetings to work on your projects together. You’ll use your project manual, do activities and take tours and trips to learn more about your project topic. You’ll “Learn to Do by Doing” and keep track of all you’ve done in your 4-H Record Book.

At the end of the year, your club will have an achievement day. Achievement Day is your day to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and to demonstrate or display all you’ve done during the year. And finally, the Provincial Show! This is also an exciting day where all districts come together and demonstrate their skills they have obtained through out the year.