Record Books & Project Forms

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?

• 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

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.  

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