Enroll a New Member
Enrollment is not required for many 4-H events and opportunities, but 4-H Club and Independent Members ages 8 - 18 on January 1 of the current year are required to enroll through 4-H Online. Youth ages 5 - 7 on January 1 of the current year may enroll as Clover Kids. There is no fee for officially enrolling as a Nebraska 4-H member. However, counties or clubs may require enrollment fees. There is a $10 fee for Keith Co.; Arthur Co is free.
If you are enrolling in 4-H for the first time, you must contact your local Extension office before beginning the 4-H Online enrollment process.
Your local Extension office and 4-H staff can help you find a club, discuss project selection and begin the enrollment process.
To enroll in Nebraska 4-H Online, you need Internet access and a valid email address. Google Chrome and Firefox are the recommended web browsers to use when enrolling online. If experiencing issues, try to clear the cache.
While enrollment is open year-round, youth interested in participating in their county fair or the Nebraska State Fair must complete enrollment by June 15. Some counties may implement earlier deadlines for other programs, events, or opportunities. This must be done yearly to continue enrollment. The Official "4-H Year" starts October 1st.
Project selection is optional with the exception of the horse and shooting sports (see note below). By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by June 15 and other requirements such as YQCA, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, any contest, their county fair, and the Nebraska State Fair. While optional, it is highly recommended to select projects that the youth member is interested in, as it will help explore interests within the 4-H program each year. Please note:
- Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
- Horse or Shooting Sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required for participation.
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact your local Extension office!