Explore anything you want related to how we can stay physically and emotionally healthy. Learn how to be active, eat right, stay safe and teach others how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
What can you do?
In the health and wellness project, you can:
- Design a personal fitness plan.
- Explore hygiene and nutrition.
- Learn first-aid skills and assemble a first-aid kit.
- Interview medical professionals.
- Create a yoga demo video.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the health and wellness project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about health and wellness project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a health and wellness project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Resources for supporting youth in health and wellness
Body and mind educator resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Healthy living activities in the youth development curriculum library
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for health and wellness project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet.
Reviewed in 2023