Record Book

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 the same.

4-H Record Books give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work. They document their skill development and their learning experiences in a written report. 4-H members measure their achievements and growth in their total years in 4-H.
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.
Completing a 4-H Record Book is a process where 4-H members record project and club work. Records management (RM) is an industry-standard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving and preserving records. The 4-H Record Book teaches 4-H members these skills through a standard format.
Not Required for 4-H Membership
4-H Record Books are not required for membership or for participation in 4-H activities such as club events and activities, or for attending 4-H camps or conferences. A 4-H Record Books may be required to receive participation awards (such as star ranking, medals or pins based on 4-H Record Book achievements).

Record Book Evaluation Form - Club
Primary PDR
PDR-Record Book
Annual Project Report

Online Record Book at http://www.ca4h.org/4hbook/

Need help logging on? Read this document: ORB Log-In Help Sheet

Online Record Book Guide can be found here: Online Record Book Guide v1

Enrolled 4-H members and adult volunteer leaders may access the Online Record Book. The system uses 4hOnline enrollment data to pre-fill in club and project information.

The system will export the forms needed for submitting a hardcopy Record Book at the end of the year. So use the 4-H Online Record Book!

The 4-H Online Record Book:

Has a social connection! It extends opportunities to stay connected to other club members and leaders online.
Is a fun and interactive way to log 4-H activities and events.
Is a more efficient way to keep Record Book information. No more worries about lost pages or misplaced work.