Types of 4-H Clubs & Programs

There are several types of 4-H clubs and programs available.  One is sure to fit your lifestyle.  

• 5 members or more ages 5-18.

• Lead by volunteer 4-H leaders.

• Meetings held outside of school hours.

• Generally focused on 1-5 specific 4-H projects.

• 1+ members-family members only ages 5-18.

• Led by a family member that has been through the volunteer leader application process.

• Special application to apply for family 4-H Club needs to be completed and approved.

• Can be run as a Community-Based 4-H Club or in a Special Interest 4-H Program format.

• Program meets at a school during non-school hours.

• Led by a volunteer 4-H leader or paid staff member.

• Additional information about afterschool 4-H programs

• 4-H curriculum and/or projects are provided by the 4-H Program.

• 4-H curriculum and/or projects are utilized by teachers in a classroom setting.

• 4-H agents will train teachers on how to use the curriculum/program.

• Ages based on curriculum and program type.

• Additional information about in-school 4-H programs

• Generally a short-term project with a specified time.

• Led by volunteer 4-H leaders.

For more information on any of these programs, please call
 or e-mail the 4-H Office at 303-271-6620.