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 Programs 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 covers can be purchased at the Kings UCCE Office or online from Leslie Carman 4-H Supplies.
Record Book with Achievement Program
The Record Book with Achievement Program is for all new 4-H'ers, Junior members, and returning Intermediate/Senior members who have not yet earned a silver star.
Resources:
2024-25 Record Book Manual New Achievement Program (PDF) - This manual is for all members, parents, volunteers, and staff. It outlines all parts of the Record Book and how to organize it. The Record Book Manual and Record Book Forms are separate documents. This manual applies to:
Members who complete the Record Book and the Achievement Program.
Members who only complete the Record Book.
Evaluation Benchmarks, Sparks and No Achievements Club & County
Evaluation Benchmarks, Emerald Star I, Club & County
Evaluation Benchmarks, Emerald Star II, Club & County
Record Book Forms with Achievement Program:
*Go to the Achievement Program page for examples of completed Spark Achievement, Emerald Stars and Impact Stars forms.
Annual Project Report for New Achievements (docx)
Leadership Report to Annual Project Report (docx)
Annual Summary of 4-H Activities (docx)
4-H Resume template (docx) Senior only
iSprout Primary Personal Development Report
Record Book with Star Rank Program
The Record Book with the Historical Star Rank Program is for Intermediate and Senior members who have already earned a silver star. The Star Rank program will sunset in June 30, 2027.
Resources:
Record Book Manual Star Ranks (PDF) - This manual is for Intermediate and Senior 4-H members who have previously earned at least a SILVER Star in the Star Rank Program. It outlines all the parts of the Record Book and includes instructions for completing each form. All other members must use the Record Book Manual New Achievements Program. The Record Book Manual and Record Book Forms are separate documents.
Evaluation Benchmarks, Historical Book, Club Level
Evaluation Benchmarks, Historical Book, County Level
Record Book Forms with Star Rank Program:
2024-25 Record Book Star Ranks Forms - All (docx)
Personal Development Report (docx)
Leadership Development Report (docx) Intermediate & Senior only
4-H Resume template (docx) Senior only
Primary Basic Personal Development Report
Record Book Awards
The Record Book competition recognizes 4-H members who have demonstrated a well-rounded 4-H experience through the completion of a record book. Record book awards are available at the club, county, and state level. Record books that earn a gold seal at the club level, are then judged at the county level. Those who receive a gold seal at county are awarded a Record Book Medal at the annual Achievement Night Award Ceremony. The California 4-H State Record Book competition is open to senior 4-H members - more information on the state level competition can be found here.
Kings County 4-H Awards
The Kings County 4-H program offers a few awards that are unique to our county:
- Project Medals - Project Medals can be earned by completing an Annual Project Report, attending at least 80% of the project meetings, sharing learning experiences with other 4-H members or community audiences relating to their project, demonstrating specific project knowledge on an expression page, and showing community service or leadership within the project. A full record book is not required for a project medal and members may only apply for a medal in one project per year. Project Medals are awarded to all members who meet the criteria and are presented at the annual Achievement Night Award Ceremony.
- Resource: Project Medal Application
- Outstanding Project Awards - Outstanding Project Awards are awarded annually to one Kings County 4-H member in each project. To be eligible for an Outstanding Project Award members must have earned a Record Book Medal and a Project Medal in the current year, additional criteria include giving a 4-H presentation, showing activity in the project, being a junior or teen leader in the project, and participating in community service or leadership projects. Winners are announced at the annual Achievement Night and receive an individual plaque. Five Outstanding Project Awards have been sponsored by families and have perpetual plaques hanging in the Kings County UCCE Office:
Brock Toledo Outstanding Dairy Award
Liz Perreira Outstanding Photography Award
Marion Brazil Outstanding Sheep Award
Peter Belezzuoli Outstanding Beef Award
Ralph Loya Outstanding Swine Award
- Resources
- 100% Attendance Pins - These pins are awarded to 4-H'ers who attend 100% of the Club Meetings during the year. These awards are given out at the club level.