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4-H Record Book
4-H Record Book
Project Form
Project Form
4-H Record Book vs. Project Form
4-H Record Book vs. Project Form
4-H Record Book
A comprehensive record of a member’s entire 4-H year and previous 3.
Includes sections for personal development, leadership, community service, and all projects the member participated in.
Shows overall growth, achievements, and learning experiences across all areas of 4-H.
Often used for county, district, and state recognition or scholarship applications.
Project Form
Focuses on one specific project within 4-H (e.g., Photography, Livestock, Robotics).
Documents project goals, activities, skills learned, and results for that particular area.
Helps members track progress and reflect on their hands-on experiences.
Which should you complete?
Are you in 8th–12th grade and planning to apply for 4-H scholarships?
Which should you complete?
Are you in 8th–12th grade and planning to apply for 4-H scholarships?
Yes: Complete a record book.
No: Go to the next question.
Are you in 3rd–7th grade, have been active in multiple 4-H projects, and want to see how your 4-H career compares to others?
Yes: Complete a record book and enter it in the county and district record book contests.
No: Go to the next question.
Are you in 3rd–7th grade and want to document your 4-H experiences?
You can do either:
Project forms are a great way to track your involvement during your younger years.
A record book is a great way to keep track of all your past 4-H experiences by recording your involvement - it can also help guide you to see where your 4-H project resume may need growth.
Remember: Completing a project form or record book allows you to earn your 4-H project pin for that project!
Record Book Training Resources
Record Book Training Resources
The 2025-2026 Record Book has new guidelines. There was a virtual training on YouTube that was recorded. If you would like to watch the training CLICK HERE
There are also multiple resources available on the State 4-H page. CLICK HERE to access the State page.
D10 Record Book Training Recording Released
There is a PowerPoint presentation, and State record book resources are available, along with downloadable forms. If you missed the D10 record book virtual training here is the link - WATCH NOW.
Record Book Support & Important Dates
Record Book Support & Important Dates
The record book process has changed slightly this year, and I will be offering several opportunities to help. If your 4-H’er plans to apply for local or state scholarships, I strongly encourage completing a record book each year from 8th–11th grade.
Virtual Record book Training (2-Part Series)
May 12 & May 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Link will be shared in the weekly e-blast
Recordings will be available for Gillespie 4-H members
Recordbook Category Submission – May 22
Complete the Google Form to indicate your project area https://forms.gle/sWXqLFYB3sVMaVYh7
If you’re completing a record book, we will enter it at the district level
Only one book per category advances, if multiple entries are submitted, we will hold a county judging.
Recordbook Work Days (Come & Go)
Work at home or come to the office and work alongside me, I’ll be available to help with questions and formatting.
Parent and 4-H member must attend together, come and go.
May 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
May 26 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
First Draft Deadline – May 29
Must be a complete first draft
This allows us to get entries submitted to district
We will continue refining and improving after submission, but a full draft is required
Putting in the effort now will save you hours of time later and help you build a stronger, more competitive scholarship application.
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