Record Book Forms

We have listed the most commonly used forms, for additional forms and helpful resources go online to the State Website @ http://www.ca4h.org/Resources/Members/RecordBook/RBResources/

CA State Forms

S.B. County Forms

There is an additional website created by a 4-H member that provides support for those with questions regarding forms, a thorough walkthrough on how to fill out Record Book Forms on Windows and Macs, and a forum with discussions covering all the different forms. This can be found @ http://www.recordbookresources.com/index.html

Why have 4-H record books?

4-H record books serve a variety of purposes in the California 4-H Youth Development Program. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record-keeping to youth remain essentially the same.

4-H record books give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work. Members document their skill development and learning experiences in a written report. 4-H members measure their achievements and growth.
4-H record books encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals. Completion of the Personal Development Report awards 4-H members for participation in 4-H activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement.
4-H record books teach members records management skills. Records management (RM) is an industry-standard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving, and preserving records.