4-H Record Books
PLEASE NOTE: The record book pages have been revised from previous years. Please use the NEW pages below in place of older versions you may have. These pages are now fillable PDF versions that can either be saved to your computer and completed electronically and then printed or printed to complete by hand (with your neatest, most legible handwriting of course!).
Portage County 4-H Record Books
Members are encouraged to complete a 4-H record book that highlights the 4-H member’s experiences and activities during the 4-H year. 4-H members earn recognition and awards by completing a record book.
General Pages (For All Record Books)
4-H Record Books will help you keep track of the achievements and activities that you participate in throughout your 4-H career. The information on the project record sheets may be used to fill out applications for awards, trips, scholarships, and resumes. The information will help you put into writing your accomplishments, recording your growth and development in 4-H.
| Front & Back Cover Pages (Required) *Print on Green Cardstock or Pickup a from the Extension Office* | Printable PDF |
| Permanent Record Page (Required) | Printable PDF |
| Member Info Sheet (Required) | Printable PDF |
| Activity Sheet (Required) | Printable PDF |
Project Pages
Complete a page for each project that you participated in this year. FYI: Not all projects have a custom page- if you cannot find a page for your specific project, please use the ‘General Project Page’. (We will be continuing to simplify & update the record book process and align these project pages with the new 2025-2026 Wisconsin 4-H Project Areas in future years!)
EASIER THAN EVER! Click on the ‘Fillable PDF’ link to either print or download the form for each project. Once downloaded, the file will may be printed to be completed by hand, or opened in a PDF reader to be filled in online.
Expressive Arts
| Ceramics Page | Fillable PDF |
| Crochet Page | Fillable PDF |
| Knitting Page | Fillable PDF |
| Photography Page | Fillable PDF |
| Visual Arts Page | Fillable PDF |
Leadership & Community
| Communications Page | Fillable PDF |
| Youth Leadership Page | Fillable PDF |
Family, Home & Health
| Health Page | Fillable PDF |
| Cake Decorating Page | Fillable PDF |
| Food Preservation Page | Fillable PDF |
| Sewing (Clothing) Page | Fillable PDF |
Agriculture & Animal Science
| Livestock Page | Fillable PDF |
| Poultry Page | Fillable PDF |
| Rabbit Page | Fillable PDF |
| Horse Page | Fillable PDF |
| Goat Page | Fillable PDF |
| Vet Science Page | Fillable PDF |
| Small Animals Page | Fillable PDF |
Plant & Soil Science
| Vegetables & Fruits Page | Fillable PDF |
| Crops Page | Fillable PDF |
| Home Grounds (Landscaping) Page | Fillable PDF |
| Indoor Plants (Houseplants) Page | Fillable PDF |
| Gardening Page | Fillable PDF |
Environmental/ Outdoor Education
| Outdoor Recreation Page | Fillable PDF |
| Entomology (Insects) Page | Fillable PDF |
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
| Woodworking Page | Fillable PDF |
General Projects (any other ‘Spark’ area of interest)
| General Project Page (use for projects w/ no custom pages) | Fillable PDF |
Record Books F.A.Q.’s…
Who Should Complete a Record Book?
While not required, we encourage all 4-H members to complete a record book or add to their record books each year. 4-H records should be filled out completely and accurately. Parents may oversee the child’s work, but a child must do their own writing. Encourage your 4-H member to work on the record book throughout the year. 4-H record books will be due to your local 4-H club in September. Names of younger members (grade 3-8) are submitted for county awards and older member record books to be judged on a county level are due to the Extension Office in mid-October. The books will be evaluated and then returned to your child.
Why Complete A Record Book?
🌟 It Helps You See Your Progress
Your record book is like a scrapbook of everything you’ve done in 4-H. You get to look back and say, “Wow, I really did all that!” It shows how much you’ve learned, grown, and accomplished over the year.
🧠 You Build Important Life Skills
By keeping track of your goals, projects, and activities, you’re practicing skills like: Organization, Time Management, Goal Setting & Responsibility. These are skills that will help you in school, future jobs and everyday life.
🏆 It Opens Doors to Awards and Opportunities
Want to win awards, scholarships, or even travel for 4-H events? Your record book is often the key! It shows judges and leaders what you’ve done and how committed you are.
💬 It Helps You Tell Your Story
When you apply for jobs, college, or leadership roles, people will want to know what you’ve done. Your record book helps you remember and explain your experiences clearly and confidently.
💚 It Makes You a Better Leader
Reflecting on your experiences helps you grow as a person and as a leader. You learn what worked, what didn’t, and how you can improve next time. Your 4-H record book isn’t just paperwork—it’s your personal success story. And the more effort you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it!Your record book is like a scrapbook of everything you’ve done in 4-H. You get to look back and say, “Wow, I really did all that!” It shows how much you’ve learned, grown, and accomplished over the year.
