4-H Project Requirement Table

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ANIMAL SCIENCES

BEEF
Beef Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Bite Into Beef	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Here’s the Beef	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Leading the Charge	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Beef Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Cat
Cat Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Purrr-fect Pals!	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Climbing Up!	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Leaping Forward	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Cowabunga!	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Moooving Ahead	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Rising to the Top	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Dog
Dog Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Wiggles ‘n’ Wags	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Canine Connection	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Leading the Pack	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Dairy Goat
Dairy Goat Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Getting Your Goat	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Stepping Out	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Showing the Way	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Dairy Goat Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Meat Goat
Meat Goat Project	Project Book	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Just Browsing	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Get Growing with Meat Goats	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Meating the Future	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level
Meat Goat Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Horse
Horse Project	Project Level	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Horsemanship	Levels 1-3	Introduction to Horsemanship, Manual Levels I–3; Montana 4-H Horsemanship Project Manual	Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year	Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Horsemanship	Levels 4-7	Introduction to Horsemanship, Manual Levels 4-7	Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year	Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Horseless Horse	Level 1	Giddy Up and Go	7 activities, 1 community service activity per year	21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse	Level 2	Head, Heart and Hooves	7 activities, 1 community service activity per year	21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse	Level 3	Stable Relationships	7 activities, 1 community service activity per year	21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse	Level 4	Riding the Range	7 activities, 1 community service activity per year	21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Horseless Horse	Level 5	Jumping to New Heights	7 activities, 1 community service activity per year	21 activities, 3 community service activities to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Colt to Maturity	Levels 1-5	Colt to Maturity Manual; Training Horses - Yearlings to Five-Year-Old,	Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, complete level appropriate activities from Colt to Maturity project manual, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year	Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Working Ranch Horse	Levels 1-4	Working Ranch Horse, Levels 1-4	Complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year	Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Horse Packing	Levels 1-5	Montana 4-H Horse Packing Manual	Complete level appropriate assessment from the 4-H Horse Packing Manual, complete 3 learning experiences	Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences at each level; Each level to be completed in one year
Horse Driving	Levels 1-4	Montana 4-H Horse Driving Manual	Complete level appropriate assessment from the 4-H Horse Driving Manual, complete 3 learning experiences	Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences at each level; Each level to be completed in one year
Green Horse	Levels 1-4	4-H Green Horse, Levels 1-4; 4-H Training Horses, Yearlings to Five-Year-Olds and Green Horses	Complete level appropriate activities from Green Horse Manual, complete 1 level appropriate assessment, participate in 3 horse related activities or experiences, and 1 community service activity per year	Levels to be completed yearly to advance
Careers with Horses	N/A	Montana 4-H Horse Careers Manual	Complete 3 activities from 4-H Horse Careers Manual, complete 3 learning experiences per year	9 activities and 9 learning experiences to complete project

Pocket Pets
Pocket Pets Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Pet Pals	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Scurrying Ahead	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Scaling the Heights	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Poultry
Poultry Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Scratching the Surface	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Testing Your Wings	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Flocking Together	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Poultry Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Rabbit
Rabbit Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	What's Hoppening?	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Making Tracks	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	All Ears	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Rabbit Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Sheep
Sheep Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Lambs, Rams and You	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Shear Delight	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Leading the Flock	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Sheep Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Swine
Swine Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	The Incredible Pig	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Putting the Oink in Pig	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Going Whole Hog	7 activities & 5 learning experiences per year	21 activities & 15 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Swine Breeding	Cascade County 4-H Breeding Project Activity Book	Meet project level requirements for species and do 1 activity from Breeding Project Activity Book in your age category per year	May take several years to complete

Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	From Airedales to Zebras	Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year	12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	All Systems Go!	Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year	12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	On the Cutting Edge	Identify at least 4 goals & 7 activities per year	12 Goals & 21 activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Judging
Judging Project	Project Book Title	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Horse Judging	New Mexico 4-H Horse Judging Manual	3 learning experiences per year	Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences per year; may be repeated, no limit
Livestock Judging	South Dakora State University Livestock Judging Manual, other online materials	3 learning experiences per year	Must submit 3 NEW learning experiences per year; may be repeated, no limit

COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS

American Sign Language - County Project
American Sign Language Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Self Determined	No Project Book	This is considered a Self-Determined project. The Self-Determined application process must be followed.	May be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.

Cowboy Poetry
Cowboy Poetry Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A	Spurrin' the Words	Write 3 original poems composed of at least 4-line stanzas and demonstrate a specific rhyme pattern in original verse per year	Project may be repeated as often as desired; NEW poems must be used every year

Leathercraft
Leathercraft Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	4-H Intro to Leathercraft & Creative Stamping	Select & Tool 1 article, practice simple lacing, finishing and assembly of leather and 1 learning experience per year	2 articles and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level
Level Two	Beginning Leather Carving	Select, carve and tool 1 article AND 1 learning experience per year	2 articles and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level
Level Three - Seven	4-H Leathercraft Levels 3-7	Select, carve & tool two or more articles using a method from the following: inverted carving techniques, beginning dyeing, lining, simple molding and shaping or hand stitching, AND 1 learning experience per year	2 articles AND 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take two years to complete level; articles at each level must be NEW (may not submit the same article multiple times)
Level Eight - Ten	4-H Leathercraft Member's Manual Levels 8-10	Tool two or more articles or a matching set using creative stamping AND 1 learning experience per year	Tool 2 articles using creative stamping design AND 2 learning experiences to advance level; articles at each level must be NEW (may not submit the same article multiple times)

Photography
Photography Projects	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Photography Basics	Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year	May be repeated, no limit
Level Two	Next Level Photography	Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year	May be repeated, no limit
Level Three	Mastering Photography	Explore each of the 4 Project areas (equipment, lighting, composition & skill building), participate in 2 organized project experiences AND 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year	May be repeated, no limit
Videogrphy Level 4	Movie Magic	5 activities in a unit and 1 learning experience.	Complete the units and create a video that has a script and used storyboard techniques that demonstrate digital storytelling and follow the rubric requirements in the book. May take 4 years to complete.

Visual Arts
Visual Arts Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Get Started in Art	Get Started in Art	4 activities and 1 learning experience per year	11 activities and 3 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Drawing, Fiber & Sculpture	Sketchbook Crossroads	3 activities and 1 learning experience per year	6 activities and 2 learning experiences to complete; may take 2 years to complete
Painting, Printing, & Graphic Design	Portfolio Pathways	4 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	12 activities and 6 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Scrapbooking	Scrapbooking: a 4H Guide to Preserving Memories	2 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	8 activities and 8 learning experiences to complete; may take 4 years to complete

Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Scrapbooking	Scrapbooking: a 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories	2 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	8 activities and 8 learning experiences to complete; may take 4 years to complete

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Aerospace
Aerospace Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level Two	First year member starts here; Lift Off	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Reaching New Heights	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four	Pilot in Command	7 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	20 activities & 9 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Agricultural Tractors & Equipment- County Project
Ag Tractors & Equipment	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level A	Learning More Level A	6 activities and 1 learning experience per year	12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level B	Learning More Level B	5 activities and 1 learning experience per year	11 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level C	Learning More Level C	6 activities and 1 learning experience per year	12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level D	Learning More Level D	3 activities and 1 learning experience per year	6 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete

Computer Science & Programming - County Project
Computer Science & Programming Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Fundamentals	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	21 activities and 3 learning experience; may take 3 years to complete
Level Two	Explorations	6 activities and 1 learning experience per year	12 activities and 2 learning experiences; may take 2 years to complete
Level Three	Recursion	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	20 activities and 3 learning experiences; may take 3 years to complete

Electricity
Electricity Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	The Magic of Electricity	3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Investigating Electricity	3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Wired for Power	3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four	Entering Electronics	3 required and 4 optional activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Robotics
Robotics Projects	Project Level	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Introduction to Modern Microcontrollers	N/A	SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.2 Family Funded	7 activities & 1 challenge per 4-H year	16 activities & 3 challenges to complete; may take 3 years to complete project
Robotics with EV3	Level 1	Robotics 1-EV3	6 activities, 2 learning experiences, & 2 leadership/citizenship activities per year	12 activities, 4 learning experiences & 4 leadership/citizenship activities to complete; May take 2 years to complete
Junk Drawer Robotics	Level One	Give Robots a Hand	9 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Junk Drawer Robotics	Level Two	Robots on the Move	9 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Junk Drawer Robotics	Level Three	Mechatronics	9 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level

Small Engines
Small Engines Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Crank it Up!	7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Warm it Up!	7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Tune it Up!	7 activities and 2 learning experiences per year	21 activities and 6 learning experineces to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Welding
Welding Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A Must have a Project Leader	Arcs & Sparks: Shielded Metal Arc Welding	Complete Project Book	Project to be completed in 1 year

Woodworking
Woodworking Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Measuring Up	7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Making the Cut	7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Nailing It Together	7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Four	Finishing Up	7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	21 activities & 6 leadership experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES

Beekeeping - County Project
Beekeeping Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Understanding the Honey Bee, The New Starting Right with Bees (Family Funded)	Complete the Division I Book and participate in 1 learning experience	Book can be completed in one year
Level Two	Working with Honey Bees	Complete the Division II Book and participate in 1 learning experience	Book can be completed in one year
Level Three	Advanced Beekeeping Methods	Complete the Division III Book and participate in 1 learning experience	Book can be completed in one year

Entomology
Entomology Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Teaming with Insects, Level 1	8 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	16 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Two	Teaming with Insects, Level 2	8 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	16 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Three	Teaming with Insects, Level 3	7 activities & 2 leadership experiences per year	15 activities & 4 leadership experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level

Forestry
Forestry Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Follow the Path	6 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Reach for the Canopy	6 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Explore the Deep Woods	6 activities and one learning experience per year	18 activities and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Hiking Trails	6 activities and one learning experience per year	10 Hiking Trails and 10 Reach the Peak activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Camping Adventures	6 activities and one learning experience per year	10 activities from Camping Adventures and 10 Reach the Peak activities to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Backpacking Expeditions	6 activities and one learning experience per year	10 Backpacking Expeditions activities and 10 Reach the Peak activities to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Shooting Sports - Must participate in Shooting Sports Practices
Shooting Sports Projects	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Air Pistol	4-H Pistol Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Small Bore (.22) Pistol	4-H Pistol Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Air Rifle	4-H Rifle Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Small Bore (.22) Rifle	4-H Rifle Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Archery	4-H Archery Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
BB Gun	4-H Rifle Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Hunting	4-H Hunting Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
Shotgun	4-H Shotgun Member Record Book	Complete a project book within the first 3 years of participation; after project book is complete, master 3 skills on the Cascade County 4-H Shooting Sports Skills Sheet; 1 service-learning activity or learning experience	N/A
MT 4-H Western Heritage	4-H Western Heritage Project Youth Activity Guide, Levels 1-3	Complete one project level activities, learning experiences, and leadership activities per year. Book contains three levels	Completing all three levels will complete the project. More advanced levels goals will be decided by self-determined criteria.

Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Take the Bait	6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	Reel in the Fun	6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Cast Into the Future	6 activities & 3 learning experiences per year	18 activities & 9 learning experience to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

Wildlife
Wildlife Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	4-H Wildlife Science Level 1	Identify 12 species	Complete 10 sections to complete level; to be completed in 1 year

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Babysitting
Babysitting Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A	Do I Have What It Takes to be Your Babysitter	Complete Book, First Aid & CPR Certification	Project To be completed in 1 year

Family Adventures
Family Adventures Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A	Family Adventures	7 adventures from the project book	Project To be completed in 1 year

Interior Design
Interior Design Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD	1 activity from Section 1 and 1 learning experience per year	2 activities Section 1 and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Two	Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD	1 activity from Section 2 and 1 learning experience per year	3 activities Section 2 and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD	1 activity from Section 3 and 1 learning experience per year	2 activities Section 3 and 2 learning experiences to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Level Four	Design Decisions; One book contains all four levels/sections; also available on CD	1 activity from Section 4 and 1 learning experience per year	2 activities Section 4 and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level

HANDWORK AND READY-TO-WEAR

Sewing & Textiles
Sewing & Textiles Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals; Makers Guide to Sewing Stuff; Sew Exciting Level 1	4 lessons in Fundamental, complete 3 projects from the Maker's Guide, and 1 learning experience per year	12 lessons in Fundamentals, 9 projects from the Maker's Guide, and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Two	STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing	4 lessons in Simply Sewing, complete 3 projects, and 1 learning experience per year	12 lessons in Simply Sewing, 9 projects, and 3 learning experiences to advance; may take 3 years to complete level
Level Three	STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further	4 lessons in a Stitch Further, 1 project per year, and 1 learning experience per year	12 lessons in A Stitch Further, 3 projects, and 3 learning experiences to complete; may take 3 years to complete level

Crochet
Crochet Projects	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Beginner	University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines	Master 1 stitch from the activity book and complete 1 project or sample swatch of stitches per year	Master 3 stitches from activity book and 2 projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Intermediate	University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines	Master 1 NEW stitch from the activity book or outside resource book and complete 1 project per year	Master 3 NEW stitches from activity book or outside resource book and 2 projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Advanced	University of Kentucky Crochet Project Book and Factsheet; Crochet 4-H Project Guidelines	Master 1 NEW stitch from the activity book or outside resource book and complete 1 large project or 2 small projects per year	Master 3 NEW stitches from activity book or outside resource book and 1 large project or 2 small projects to complete; may take 2 years to complete project

Embroidery
Embroidery Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Beginner	University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Beginner Factsheet	1 project from the "Embroidery 101" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year	3 projects from the "Embroidery 101" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level
Intermediate	University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Intermediate Factsheet	1 project from the "Embroidery 201" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year	3 projects from the "Embroidery 201" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level
Advanced	University of Kentucky Embroidery Project Book and Advanced Factsheet	1 project from the "Embroidery 301" section of the project book and 1 learning experience per year	3 projects from the "Embroidery 301" section of the project book and 3 learning experiences to advancelevel; may take 3 years to complete level

Knitting
Knitting Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Beginner	University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Beginner Factsheet	Complete the final project from the "Knit One and Purl, Too!" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences	Level to be completed in 1 year
Intermediate	University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Intermediate Factsheet	Complete the final project from the "Keep on Knitting" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences	Level to be completed in 1 year
Advanced	University of Kentucky Knitting Project Book and Advanced Factsheet	Complete the final project from the "Knitter's Choice" section of the project book and 2 learning experiences	Level to be completed in 1 year

Quilting, Patchwork, & Applique
Quilting Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level 1	You Can Quilt!	Minimum 3 activities, 1 learning experience, 1 leadership activity per year	7 activities, 2 learning experiences, 2 leadership activities, and write a project summary to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level 2	Quilt Quest Project Block 1, Creative Corners CD	Complete 1 project in Block level 1	Complete 2 projects in your Block level 1 to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level 3	Quilt Quest Project Block 2, Terrific Triangles CD	Complete 1 project in Block level 2	Complete 2 projects in your Block level 2 to complete level; may take 2 years to complete level

Shopping In Style
Shopping in Style Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A	Shopping in Style	7 lessons from Unit of your choice, 1 learning experience per year	21 lessons from Units of your choice and 3 learning experiences to complete project; may take 3 years to complete project

FOODS

Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Levels 1-3	4-H Cake Decorating	Master 7, level specific items, from the Decorating Skills and Techniques chart on pages 3-8 per year	3 project goals and master the minimum number of required items in each decorating level before moving on to the next level; may take 3 years to complete
Level 4	4-H Cake Decorating	Create an original design using the techniques learned in levels 1-3 and 1 learning experinece	Self Determined to be completed in one year

Foods & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Cooking 101	4-H Cooking 101	1 dish/recipe per section, 1 learning experience, and 1 community service project per year	2 dishes/recipes per section, 2 learning experiences, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 201	4-H Cooking 201	1 dish/recipe per section, 1 learning experience, 1 community service project per year, and 1 informal demonstration per year	2 dish/recipe per section, 2 learning experience, 2 community service project per year, and 2 informal demonstration to advance; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 301	4-H Cooking 301	1 dish/recipe per section, 1 "How To" demonstration, 1 Food Science experiment, and 1 community service project per year	2 dishes/recipes per section, 3 "How To" demonstrations, 2 Food Science experiments, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Cooking 401	4-H Cooking 401	1 dish/recipe per section, 1 "How To" demonstration, 1 Food Science experiment, and 1 community service project per year	2 dishes/recipes per section, 3 "How To" demonstrations, 2 Food Science experiments, and 2 community service projects to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 1	Baking 1	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 2	Baking 2	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 3	Baking 3	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Baking 4	Baking 4	7 activities and 1 learning experience per year	Complete activities in book and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Food Preservation	Canning & Freezing	3 activities, 1 learning experience, and 1 leadership/citizenship activity per year	7 activities, 2 learning experiences, 2 leadership/citizenship activities to complete

Dutch Oven Cooking - County Project
Dutch Oven Cooking Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level N/A	Project Manual Unit 1	Complete all project requirements from page 4 of the Manual	Complete yearly requirements to complete. This project may be repeated year after year.

LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Citizenship
Citizenship Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Navigating Citizenship for Middle School Youth	Navigating Citizenship Agents of Change	1 activity in Montana Government section and take a service learning project per year	3 activities in Montana Government section, complete the process of writing a bill, and 3 service learning projects to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Navigating Citizenship for High School Youth	Navigating Citizenship Raise Your Voice	2 activities related to Federal or Tribal Governments and take a service learning project per year	5 activities related to Federal or Tribal Governments and take 3 service learning projects to complete; may take 3 years to complete
Global Citizenship Level 1	Passport to Your World	Unit 1: Year 1 complete at least 7 activities, Year 2 complete a cultural study	May be completed in 2 years or less
Global Citizenship Level 2	Passport to Your World	Unit 2: 3 activities and ask your family to host an international exchange delegate (ages 10+) and 1 learning experience	To be completed in one year
Global Citizenship Level 3	Passport to Your World	Unit 3: 3 activities, travel with 4H to another sate or country as an exchange delegate (for high school youth, age 14+) AND 1 learning experience	To be completed in one year
Interstate Exchange/Hosting	4H Interstate Exchange Youth Guide	For current Cascade County Exchange member; complete as directed by Agent

Leadership
Leadership Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Learning to Lead	complete 1 activity from each chapter (1-6) and complete one aspect of your plan of action	Complete all activities and your plan of action; may take 3 years to complete
Level Two	Leading to Learn	complete 2 activity from each chapter (1-6) and complete one aspect of your plan of action	Complete all activities and your plan of action; may take 3 years to complete

PLANT SCIENCES

Gardening
Gardening Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level A	See Them Sprout	3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional	6 activities, updated record sheet, and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level B	Let's Get Growing	3 activities, complete the record sheet and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional	6 activities, updated record sheet, and 2 learning experiences to advance level; may take 2 years to complete level
Level C	Take Your Pick	3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional	9 activities, updated record sheet, and 3 learning experiences to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level
Level D	Growing Profits	3 activities, complete the record sheet, and 1 learning experience per year, Digging deeper section is optional	9 activities, updated record sheet, and 3 learning experiences to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level

Range Science Management
Range Science Management Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Year One	Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels	3 activities & collect and identify 10 rangeland plants	Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance
Year Two	Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels	3 activities, collect and identify 10 ADDITIONAL rangeland plants	Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance
Year Three	Range Science CD; Range Plant Labels	2 activities, collect and identify 10 ADDITIONAL rangeland plants	Must meet minimum annual requirement to advance

Crop Science
Crop Science Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Small Grains Division 1	Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye	3 Division 1 exercises per year and make a project plan	3 Division 1 exercises and project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 2	Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye	3 Division 2 exercises per year and make or update Level 1 project plan	3 Division 2 exercises and current project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 3	Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye	3 Division 3 exercise per year and make or update project plan	3 Division 3 exercises and submit current project plan to advance level
Small Grains Division 4	Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye	3 Division 4 exercise per year and make or update project plan	3 Division 4 exercises and submit current project plan to complete level
Small Grains Division 5	Small Grains: Wheat, Oat, Barley, or Rye	3 Division 5 exercise per year and make or update project plan	3 Division 5 exercises and submit current project plan to complete level

Weed Science
Weed Science Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Level One	Weed Science Level 1	5 activities per year	14 activities and one "more challendges" to advance level; may take 3 years to complete level; collect 25 weed samples before completing the level

CLOVERBUDS

Cloverbuds
Cloverbud Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
5-8 Years of Age Only	Cloverbud Record Books A, B, & C	Cloverbud only	Cloverbud not required to turn in Record Books

Exploring 4-H
Exploring 4-H Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Cloverbuds Only	Exploring the Treasures of 4-H: Fun, Friends, and Learning	Cloverbud only	Cloverbud not required to turn in Record Books

ADVANCED & SELF-DETERMINED

Advanced & Self-Determined
Self-Determined Project	*Project Book Title*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Minimum per year)*	ACTIVITIES REQUIRED *(Total to Advance Level or Complete Project)*
Advanced	You Decide	This project is taken when youth have completed all other available levels of a project. Goals and outline must be submitted and approved by the County Agent no later than January 15 of the current 4-H year	3 activities, 2 learning experiences, and 1 leadership/citizenship experience per year; may be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.
Self-Determined	You Decide	This project can cover any subject and may be related to any current 4-H project. Goals and outline must be submitted and approved by the County Agent no later than January 15 of the current 4-H year	3 activities, 2 learning experiences, and 1 leadership/citizenship experience per year; may be repeated a limitless number of times with new goals & experiences approved by the County Agent annually.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status.

CLOVERBUDS

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

HANDWORK AND READY-TO-WEAR

FOODS

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PLANT SCIENCES

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