Collegiate 4-H, UW-Madison

Collegiate 4-H, UW-Madison shall strive to follow the national motto: “Continuing to Serve, Serving
to Continue." We will serve the needs of our members, Wisconsin 4-H, and the students of the
University of Wisconsin - Madison in any way we can. We will help build the future leaders of 4-H
through experience in the 4-H program on campus and across the state. Additionally we will follow
the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better.”

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization. In Wisconsin, more than 150,000 young people in urban, suburban, and rural settings are involved with 4-H and other UW-Madison Division of Extension youth programs. Youth ages 5-19 can learn important life skills like leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and communication to help prepare them for successful futures – and they do it while engaging in fun, hands-on 4-H activities. Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development’s nearly 13,000 adult volunteers serve as mentors and role models for 4-H’ers. They help provide a safe, interactive place for youth to take risks, practice their independence, and master new skills. Adults who volunteer for 4-H take a lot away from their experiences – volunteers learn and strengthen skills that help them in the workplace and become better connected to their communities.

Collegiate 4-H has agreed on a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding with UW-Madison, Division of Extension Wisconsin 4-H organization. We will be guided by both UW-Madison RSO policies and Wisconsin 4-H policies. We have been granted permission to use the 4-H emblem and logo, as well as have been assigned an advisor from the Wisconsin 4-H office. 

The main goals of Collegiate 4-H, UW-Madison are to connect students on campus who were previous 4-H members or who would like to be a part of a 4-H organization, and to serve our campus, city, and state community through various service learning events.