How to Start a 4-H Club

• Identify what kind of 4-H club you want to have, specific or community? What main subject would you want to cover?
• Consider your target age range for the subject matter
  • 4-H serves youth ages 5 – 18 years old (as of Jan. 1st of the current year)
• Develop a name for the club
• Select location of meetings (can vary depending on meeting activity/lesson)
• Determine meeting dates and times (ex: 2nd Tues. of every month @ 6 p.m.)
  • Be consistent
• Meet with your local 4-H Agent to discuss these steps further.
  • We are here to help you every step of the way!
• Register club leader(s) in 4-H online
  • Provide 3 non-family member references. They will be contacted. 
  • Watch Training Video
  • Complete Background screening
• Plan a Open House (if desired)
• Once Charter paperwork is complete, we can then set up the first meeting date

Club Requirements:

• Must meet 6 times a year
• Must have 5 members from 3 different families
• Must complete a minimum of 1 service project per year
• Members must be enrolled in 4-H Online
• Must fill out Club Charter Paperwork (have to re-chartered every January)
  • Charter Application
  • 6 Month Plan
  • 4-H Name and Emblem Form
  • Club Bylaws (we provide a basic set)
• Must have two “Level 1” Volunteers registered in 4-H online
  • In other words, must have two Club Leaders

Levels of Volunteers

“Level 2”: CANNOT be left in the sole custody/care of 4-H members. More of a supporting role. Must register in 4-H Online, watch a training video, and then be approved in 4-H Online.