4-H — America’s largest youth development organization — is a community of youth learning in partnership with caring adults!
Open to all youth ages 5–18*, the Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development program emphasizes: STEM, agricultural literacy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, career & college success, and healthy living.
*Nebraska 4-H age is determined by the age of the youth as of January 1 of the current year.
Why 4-H?
- Choose from 100's of projects
- Explore Interests and career "sparks"
- Participate in leadership and community service activities
- Have fun and make new friends
- Showcase your projects at your local County Fair and maybe even at The State Fair
Annual enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 4-H year! If youth wish to exhibit at the 2026 Blaine, Grant, Hooker or Thomas County Fair, they must be enrolled by the June 15 deadline! Youth and Volunteers need to enroll each year. To enroll in 4-H, visit 4-H Online and log in with your previous year's credentials, or if you are new, create an account. For more information see below. The cost of enrollment is $10 you may use a debit or credit card in 4-H Online or pay at the Extension office by cash or check
Join an Existing 4-H Club
Pick a County for More Information
Blaine
No Active Club at This Time Please Enroll as Independent
Hooker
Country Clovers
Mullen Marksmen
Bronco Bots (Robotics)
Grant
Grant County Sharpshooters
Hyannis Sandbots (Robotics)
Sandhills Saddle and Spurs
Thomas
Sandhills Thedford Sharpshooters
Thomas County Achievers
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Instructions
Enrollment Guides
Be an Independent Member
4-H Independent Members
Independent members learn with their families at their own pace. This may be an individual, paired or entire family learning effort. Planned learning occurs independently of a formal group setting. 4‑H offers a wide variety of opportunities for you to discover your world, your community and yourself.
Choose from over a hundred projects to “learn by doing” (such as STEM, photography, food & nutrition, home design & restoration, horticulture or animals).
Ready to Join!
Pick a county and pick INDEPENDENT
4‑H Online Instructions Here:
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Help Start a New 4-H Club
Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Starting a 4‑H Club
If I have never been a member of 4‑H, do I qualify to start a club?
Yes, you do! There is no previous experience required.
What other information is available to help me get started?
Please feel free to call the CSA Extension office and speak with our 4‑H Assistant Brittney Walker or email her at bemerson4@nebraska.edu This website has many resources look under the VOLUNTEER Tab under 4‑H. You may also go to the statewide Nebraska 4‑H website for additional information.
How many youth can I invite to join my club?
The minimum number of members is five youth from at least three different families. If you want to start small, you can. However, your club may be as large as you wish. There are no maximum restrictions.
Is there a cost to set up a club?
There are no fees associated with starting a new club.
How often does my club need to meet?
The club leader can determine how often their club will meet. Many clubs meet once each month starting in the fall until the start of the fair season in the summer.
How many times is a club required to meet each year?
There is no required number of times a club must meet each year. However, it is recommended a club meet at least six times each year.
What projects do I teach?
Many leaders share their expertise with their members which comes from their profession, hobbies, special skills or from their previous 4‑H experiences. It is recommended a leader reach out to their member parents/guardians/grandparents to share and teach the members their special skills, etc. Community members may also be invited to teach on various topics related to their profession and talents. In addition, there are 4‑H project books available on numerous topics which can be used by club leaders and families. Many of these books may be borrowed from the Extension office or ordered online at UNL Marketplace or at Shop 4‑H.
Where and how do we enroll?
All 4‑H members and volunteers must enroll or re-enroll every year, using 4‑H Online The process is easy and only takes a few minutes. New members will need to know — and select — their club name, enrollment needs to be complete by June 15 to show at the County Fair. If youth or adult volunteers are participating in the horse or shooting sports project, they must select it on their profile for the necessary safety consents. All other projects are optional to select and do not affect 4‑H participation.