How to Become a 4-H Member

Youth who are eight years of age and have not reached their nineteenth birthday on or before December 31, 2012, may enroll in 4-H clubs and groups as a traditional 4-H Member.

Step One

The first step in becoming a 4-H member is to choose a club that is right for you .Contact a local 4-H Club Leader to see if there is room in an existing club near you. If not, several young people with an adult or two to help them may start a new club.

For a list of clubs organized in Adams County please see our current Club Listing Guide.

Step Two

Find the project that is right for you. There are over 60 different projects divided into more than 225 divisions. These divisions range from arts and crafts, photography, model rocketry, foods, clothing, gardening, wildlife, woodworking, to dog obedience, small animals, horses and livestock. Project costs vary. A member enrolled in crafts might use supplies and equipment from around the house to practice skills they are learning and incur no additional expenses. Members who buy and keep a horse may invest hundreds of dollars. Discuss cost as you select your project. It should be realistic to the family situation.

The Project Selection Guide decribes projects that are available for 4-H Members.

Step Three

Enrolling your child with the 4-H Office in Adams County completes the membership process. The 4-H program is offered at a very nominal annual fee ($35/member) by Colorado State University Extension in Adams County. Enrollments for new members are due by May 1, 2013. Existing Members must turn in enrollments by February 1st.

4HOnline - Online Enrollment

Help Documents for Families

Colorado Existing Family - 4HOnline Manual (pdf)

Colorado New Family - 4HOnline Manual (pdf)

Step Four

Have Fun! The mission of 4-H is to help children grow into healthy, productive, successful adults. This mission is accomplished through involvement of parents, volunteer leaders, and other adults who organize and conduct fun educational experiences in community and family settings.

Stay involved throughout the year with the Fourcast Newsletter and the 4-H News & Events Page both are available online for free!

Questions Anyone?

Adams County 4-H has a wide variety of clubs and projects to choose from, and with so much to offer you may need help getting started. Our 4-H Extension Agents are here to help you with any questions you may have from the enrollment process to project information.

Contact a 4-H Extension Agent in Adams County

Frequently asked questions about 4-H

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