Record Books

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 with Achievement Program

Each county must align with these versions and eliminate all supplemental forms and/or other requirements.

2023-24 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.

Assemble a 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

Spark Achievements Report

Emerald Star I Report Form

Emerald Star II Report Form

Impact Stars Report Form

*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

The Star Rank program will sunset on June 30, 2027.

Each county must align with these versions and eliminate all supplemental forms and/or other requirements.

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.