Hall County 4-H Welcomes You!
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, career & college success and healthy living. The 4-H Youth Development Program is provided by Nebraska Extension, and is located in every county across the state. For more information on what 4-H has to offer, check out our welcome packet below!
Youth: Join 4-H!
Ways youth ages 5–18* can participate:
- Join a new or existing 4-H club. Most clubs work on a variety of projects together. A few clubs focus on a specific project, such as sewing or dogs.
- Be an independent member. Learn at your own pace with your family.
- Participate in 4-H activities such as workshops, camps, contests and the County Fair.
*Nebraska 4-H age is determined by the age of the youth as of December 31 of the previous year.
Join a 4-H Community Club OR Join as an Independent Member
Choose what works best for your family!
- A 4-H Community Club is an organized group of youth, led by an adult, that provides a series of educational experiences. 4-H clubs typically have elected officers and a set of rules approved by the membership to govern the club.
- Families/youth may choose to participate in 4-H as Independent members, operating independently of a formal group setting, such as a club. This may be an individual or family learning effort.
We are always welcoming new clubs. 4-H clubs must have at least three families enrolled with five kids or more. If you would like to start your own 4-H club, please contact the Hall County Extension Office at (308) 385-5088 or check online for further details at http://4h.unl.edu/clubs. If you would like a current 4-H club to contact you with further information about their club, please contact the Hall County Extension Office.
Why 4-H?
Through 4-H, youth:
- Choose from over 50 projects to “learn by doing” (such as STEM, photography, food & nutrition, home design & restoration, horticulture or animals).
- Develop practical and life skills to thrive and become resilient.
- Explore interests and career “sparks.”
- Participate in leadership and community service activities.
- Create positive change in their lives and communities.
- Earn recognition such as ribbons, awards and scholarships!
- Have fun while making new friends!
4-H Enrollment
The new 4-H year began on October 1, 2024. The 4-H enrollment system (4-H Online) is open; go to v2.4honline.com to enroll! If you were previously enrolled in 4-H, use your same login information from the previous year to enroll (please do not create a new account). New 4-H members may enroll anytime during the year; however in order to participate at the Hall County Fair, enrollment must be completed by June 15th. We ask returning 4-H members to re-enroll by March 15th. Listed below are step-by-step guides to walk you through the enrollment process.
Important Update on Project Selection: Starting in the 2023-2024 program year, project selection is now optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Please note:
Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a specific project area or contest in a single county.
Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
The annual 4-H enrollment fee is $10 per youth; however if the fee is a hardship or if you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, please call the Extension Office at 308-385-5088. We are here to help!