A 4-H Record Book is a standard record of your activities in 4-H - your projects, activities, events, skills development and learning experiences. The 4-H Record Book helps you improve your skills in record keeping, goal management and reflection on your achievements and growth in 4-H. You can submit your record book for evaluation at the club, county and state levels.
The Record Book and Achievement Program are optional and separate programs.
We highly recommend you take advantage of both programs to maximize your growth and learning in 4-H!
Record Book with Achievement Program
California 4-H Record Book Manual: Achievement Program
This manual is for all members, parents, volunteers and staff. It outlines parts of the Record Book and how to organize it. This manual applies to:
- members who complete only the Record Book
- members who complete the Record Book and Achievement Program
California 4-H Record Book Forms: Achievement Program
Each achievement level has a different set of forms to use.
This checklist must be submitted with the Record Book for the Trinity County Record Book Competition.
Record Book with Star Rank Program
California 4-H Record Book Manual: Star Rank Program
The Star Rank Program will sunset on June 30, 2027.
This manual is for Intermediate and Senior 4-H members who have previously earned at least a Silver Star and would like to continue in the Star Rank Program. It outlines parts of the Record Book and includes instructions for completing each form.
All other members (including Intermediate and Senior 4-H members who would like to switch to the Achievement Program) must use the California 4-H Record Book Manual for the Achievement Program.
California 4-H Record Book Forms: Star Rank Program
All report forms are included in this file.
This checklist must be submitted with the Record Book for the Trinity County Record Book Competition.