Self-Determined
The self-determined project is just that - you decide what you do or study. Is there something you have a passion for that is not included in the 4-H project listing? Then, this is your opportunity to create your own project. research a sport, hobby or career - the sky is the limit!
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
- Identify and pursue a personal passion or interest
- Set goals and evaluate the completion of your goals
- Share your hobby, interest or activity with others
Examples of the self-determined project titles are:
Agriculture and Related Areas: Bees, Welding, Conservation, Weather Forecasting, Taxidermy, Weed Control, Range Management
Family and Consumer Sciences: Cake Decorating, Changing Lifestyles, Completing Your Family Tree, Consumer Laws, Early Childhood and Learning, Changing Food Patterns, Fashion Design, Value Comparisons Between Generations, Mobile Home Living
Other: Automotive, Arrowheads, Entrepreneurship, Computer, Radio Advertising, Television Advertising, Leisure in Today's Society, Working with Special Needs, Workforce Readiness
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Self-Determined (SD100)
- Entrepreneurship: Be the E (ages 12-14)
- Financial Champions: Money FUNdamentals (ages 12-14)
- Financial Champions: Money Moves (ages 15+)
- Get in the Act!: Workforce Readiness
General Self-Determined Resources
Project Leader Resources
- Entrepreneurship Helper's Guide
- Financial Champions Helper's Guide
- Get in the Act!: Workforce Readiness Helper's Guide
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship