4-H Youth Development --Learn by doing

How can my child get involved in a 4-H club?

To enroll in 4-H, you should be between the ages of 8 and 18.

Gilpin County partners with Jefferson County 4H so that we can both have the advantages of larger membership and more opportunities -- please go to their website for the latest information and updates:

http://www.extension.colostate.edu/jefferson/4h/4hindex.htm

4-H horse members 4-H dog agility

Adult leaders wanted! If you would like to share your talents and enrich the lives of children in Gilpin County, please volunteer to be a 4-H leader.

What does it take to be a leader?

• Interest in young people.
• Interest in communities.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Good role modeling.
• Available time.

Position duties include:
• Holding regular meetings with members to guide them in their project work.
• Developing competence in projects by attending training or reading project materials.
• Passing on learning opportunity information to 4-H members.
Many volunteers talk about the personal satisfaction they receive, recognition of their efforts, leadership skills which are developed and the influence they might have on the life of a child.

You could be:

An organizational leader (organize a club for the year round meetings)

A project leader (help with special interest projects such as cake decorating, model rocketry, leathercraft, or many other projects - takes less time)