4-H RECORDBOOKS
Record keeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program. Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Recordbook. The primary purposes of completing a recordbook are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing quality academic scholarship applications.
Deadline for County Contest – June 4th
Recordbook Resources
Check out the Texas 4-H Recordbook page.
Junior
For grades 3-5.
This age group can report on a maximum of 4 projects for the current and up to 2 preceding 4-H years
Intermediate
For grades 6-8.
This age group can report on a maximum of 4 projects for the current and up to 3 preceding 4-H years.
Senior
For grades 9-12.
This age group can report on a maximum of 4 projects for the current and up to 3 preceding 4-H years.
All grade levels use the SAME FORM: Texas 4-H Recordbook Form
Resources for Students and Parents
Recordbook Categories
Below is a list of categories for the 2020-2021 4-H year. When developing the new list of categories, a description was also written to help you make the best category selection.
- Agriculture Sciences
- Beef
- Citizenship & Civic Education
- Consumer Education
- Dog Care & Training
- Entomology
- Fashion & Interior Design
- Food & Nutrition
- Gardening & Horticulture
- Goat
- Health & Personal Safety
- Horse
- Leadership
- Natural Resources
- Photography
- Plant & Soil Science
- Poultry
- Public Speaking
- Rabbit
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Sheep
- Shooting Sports
- Swine
- Theatre & Performance Arts
- Veterinary Science
If you have questions or need help, contact Thomas Boyle, Erath 4-H Agent 254.965.1460