More than 100 years old and growing, 4-H is the largest out-of-school educational program for you in the United States. 4-H seeks to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, forming attitudes, and developing life skill that will enable them to become caring, competent, and contributing members of society. In Illinois more than 292,000 youth participate in 4-H and the other youth programs of U of I Extension. This program introduced and gives youth and their families a taste of 4-H.