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Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County
4-H Center
645 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

732-398-5261

4H Youth Development

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Middlesex County's 4-H Youth Development Program offers everyone in grades K–13, the chance to explore countless opportunities in science, arts, foods, outdoor adventure, and more.

4H Youth Development I Pledge:

My head to clearer thinking.
My heart to greater loyalty.
My hands to larger service, and,
My health to better living
For my club, my community, my world

Motto: "To make the Best Better"

A listing of 4-H Clubs active in Middlesex County is available by contacting the 4-H office at 732-398-5261 or e-mailing 4H.information@co.middlesex.nj.us.

4-H clubs can be created, or existing clubs joined, by youth interested in specific content such as science, animals, leadership, arts and crafts, archery, or the environment. Joining a 4-H club offers a focus for the youth's interest while building their skills. 4-H members have the opportunity to develop and practice life skills such as communication and public speaking, teamwork, citizenship and service, organization and planning and many more.

4-H utilizes a learn-by-doing approach to teach responsibility, community awareness, and character development.

New 4-H clubs were recently created covering such program areas as sewing, robotics, competitive riding and special needs youth.

There are annual programs open to 4-H members as well as the general public such as 4-H Explorations Week (summer day camp), the 4-H Haunted House and Hayride, and the Learn 2Lead Program, bringing youth together to foster team building skills, increased self-esteem, and further discovery into interest areas such as the arts or science. These programs are also a good recruitment tool for the 4-H program.

4-H Volunteer Opportunities

4-H volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Volunteers receive training and support for which ever role they choose. 4-H volunteers are taught how to provide a safe environment for youth so they can experiment, and grow. We celebrate everyone who has chosen the 4-H volunteer experience.

4-H Youth Development program volunteer opportunities for adults may be available. Read more on how to become a 4-H volunteer.

If you would like a brochure (available in English and Spanish) with more info on joining 4-H in Middlesex County, send an e-mail request to 4H.information@co.middlesex.nj.us.

To learn more about 4-H programs on a statewide level, follow this link to the NJ 4-H website.

Directions to the Middlesex County 4-H Center

Follow Route 18 (south from New Brunswick) to the Cranbury Road Exit in East Brunswick. Route 18 is accessible from the NJ Turnpike (Exit 9).
Take the Cranbury Road Exit towards Cranbury.
Follow Cranbury Road (Route 535) for a few miles, crossing Ryders Lane and Rues Lane. You will pass the East Brunswick Post Office and Kindercare on your left.
The next intersection you will come to (at a traffic light) will be Fern Road The 4-H Center will be on your right immediately after the intersection. The 4-H Center is a log cabin building adjacent to the Middlesex County Fairgrounds.