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Life’s little questions aren’t meant to be answered alone. Join 4-H, the club of families who share in teaching kids’ practical things like pet care, growing gardens or horseback riding, and important values like responsibility. Whether you’re in the city or boonies, join 4-H and we’ll tackle life’s little questions together.

4-H is a youth development program that uses project-based experiences to teach our youth real life skills to prepare them to become positive members in their communities and world.  Its motto is “To Make the Best Better”, and we always strive to create greater successes with each child in each project.

4-H members join and choose projects they are interested in.  These projects vary from Rocketry and Robotics to Entomology (bugs, insects, etc.) and Sheep.  Then members become part of a club that meets regularly to conduct business which allows the youth to be a part of a full functioning group.  Within their club they perform community service, give presentations and run meetings with parliamentary procedure.  In their clubs or during project meetings they learn about their chosen projects and in hands on experiences create a finished project by the end of the year.  These finished projects, whether they are a market weight sheep or a walking robot, are displayed and judged at county fair.  Throughout this process youth gain numerous skills that include responsibility, record keeping, and perseverance.

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All youth between the ages of 8-18 may participate in a wide variety of projects, from traditional areas of livestock and home economics to non-traditional projects like cake decorating, youth leadership and robotics.  Park County 4-H also provides opportunities for trips, camps and scholarships. Youth may only be enrolled in one county at a time.

To Enroll: Youth must be 8 years old by January 1st of the new 4-H year.  Please visit our office for more information or register at 4h.zsuite.org.  Once registered and dues are paid, the youth is official a Park County 4-Her!

After Enrollment:  youth must choose a club to participate in.  Youth are able to choose the club that best fits their needs and interest and schedule.  New 4-H families are encouraged to attend a few different club meetings to find out which is the best choice for them.  However, a club selection must be made within 45 days of enrolling.  Once a club has been selected, please contact the Extension Office with the selection.

Youth under the age of 8 years old: youth that are 5-7yrs. old are encouraged to join Cloverbuds.  This is a group that meets regularly to learn about 4-H and all the projects they can possibly be involved once they are a 4-Her.  It is a great way for younger youth to “get their feet wet” and see what 4-H is all about without the pressures of competing.

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Have a Question?

Mary Louise Wood
Mary Louise Wood
4-H/Youth Development Extension Educator

mwood8@uwyo.edu

307.754.8839

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