National 4-H Week Toolkit
October 4-10, 2026
Every local community is different. National 4-H Week activities can be large or small.
Choose activities that make sense for your local program.
Easy Activities
- Wear green on Monday.
- Share daily social media posts.
- Post a National 4-H Week flyer.
- Recognize a volunteer.
- Share youth testimonials.
- Create a National 4-H Week display.
- Share 4-H information with local schools.
Moderate Activities
- Set up a 4-H information table.
- Host an open house.
- Create a library display.
- Partner with a local business.
- Organize a service project.
- Invite alumni to share their stories.
- Host a club showcase.
Larger Activities
- Organize a countywide Green Out.
- Host a community celebration.
- Hold a 4-H project showcase.
- Organize an alumni reunion.
- Host a volunteer recognition event.
- Coordinate a countywide service project.
- Invite elected officials and community partners to visit a 4-H program.
Before National 4-H Week
□ Review official National 4-H Week resources.
□ Review Virginia 4-H daily themes.
□ Identify local activities.
□ Prepare social media content.
□ Gather photos and stories.
□ Contact local media.
□ Consider requesting a proclamation.
□ Notify clubs and volunteers.
□ Encourage youth and families to participate.
□ Identify community partners who can help promote the week.
During National 4-H Week
□ Participate in daily themes.
□ Share social media content.
□ Recognize youth and volunteers.
□ Share local stories.
□ Engage with community partners.
□ Take photos and videos.
□ Share posts from clubs and local programs.
□ Use recommended hashtags.
After National 4-H Week
□ Thank participants and partners.
□ Share a recap of the week.
□ Save photos and stories for future use.
□ Recognize outstanding local participation.
□ Continue sharing Beyond Ready stories throughout the year.
□ Evaluate what worked well and what could be improved for next year.
