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Did you know that 4-H is not just for farm kids?
That's right! 4-H is open to all youth when they reach the age seven (7) as of January 1st of the current 4-H year. For youth ages five (5) and six (6) there is a Cloverbuds' program. You can join 4-H at any time during the year; however, the program year starts on October 1. 4-H has so much to offer that it would be impossible to list everything here. Curious? Check out the project list & see if 4-H has something for you!
Enrolling in 4-H is as easy as 1-2-3 !!
Youth may enroll in Kansas 4-H at any time! 4-H clubs are open to all young people who are residents of Kansas and between the ages of 7 and 19. The 4-H calendar year begins October 1 and concludes on September 30th. Youth who turn 7 before January 1 of the current 4-H year may enroll. Youth who turn 19 before January 1 of the current 4-H year are ineligible to enroll. 4-H Cloverbuds is an educational, youth development opportunity specifically for 5 and 6 year old children. To be eligible to participate, a child must have celebrated his or her 5th or 6th birthday before January 1 of the current year.
- Find a club in your area. There are several club options in every county. Call the Cherokee County Extension office at 620-429-3849 to discover what clubs are available.
- Visit 2-3 clubs to find one that fits your family. Factors to consider may include age of membership, meeting time and location, and project areas of interest.
- Enroll online at v2.4honline.com
Once enrolled, 4-H youth will be eligible to use curriculum and participate in club meetings, workshops, and day camps, and any 4-H sponsored events from the local to the national level. Select events, such as the county fair and certain project areas may have specific project enrollment deadlines for participation. These deadlines must be met for participation. Contact the Cherokee County Extension office for additional information.
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