Primary Club Names with Leader's and Area
- Busy Beavers 4-H Club - Tricia Hipke - Spencer and Gross
- Jolly 17 4-H Club - Nancy Ruda - Bristow and Lynch
- Niobrara Ramblers 4-H Club - Christi Roth - Butte and Naper
- Riverview Livestock 4-H Club - Denise Hausmann and Tami Disterhaupt - Spencer and Gross
- Boyd County Independent 4-H Member - Each family is responsible for their own family - County Wide
Secondary Club Name with Leader and Area
- Boyd County Shooting Sports - Tricia Hipke - County Wide
4-H Enrollment/Reenrollment is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED by March 1 by using the 4-H Online enrollment program to receive communication from the Extension Office on upcoming activities, events, deadlines, county fair, etc. for the year. For information about joining a 4-H Club in Boyd County please contact the UNL Extension Office in Holt County at 402-336-2760 or the UNL Extension Office in Boyd County at 402-775-2491. You must join one of the “Primary Clubs” before you can join a “Secondary Club”.
4-H AGE REQUIREMENTS - 4-H is open to all youth between the ages 5 and 18
(4-H Age), regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or family status as determined by the following age criteria:
- 4-H Age: The age of the youth before January 1 of the current year.
If your birthday is on January 1, your 4-H age is the age you were on December 31st.
If you turn eight (8) on January 1, your 4-H age is seven (7).
If you turn nine (9) on January 1, your 4-H age is eight (8).
- 4-H eligibility is determined based on the 4-H age. (The age of the member on December 31st of the previous year)
The first year of eligibility for participation in the 4-H Clover Kids program is the 4-H age of five (5).
The last year of eligibility for participation in the 4-H Clover Kids program is the 4-H age of seven (7).
The first year of eligibility for the regular 4-H program is the 4-H age of eight (8).
The last year of eligibility is 4-H age of eighteen (18).
Definitions: Club Member vs. Independent Member
4‑H Club Member
A 4‑H Club Member participates in regular meetings, either virtually or in-person, held in various locations such as homes, community centers, libraries, schools, or other public spaces. Club members engage in service-learning projects, give presentations, take on roles as club officers, and complete educational and community service activities as part of their 4‑H experience.
4‑H Independent Member
A 4‑H Independent Member participates in planned learning activities outside of a formal club setting. This type of membership is ideal for individuals or family learning efforts. Independent members often engage with 4‑H experiences and learning materials through self-guided activities within their family or personal initiatives.