The Otoe County 4-H program is open to all youth ages 8 to 18 as of January 1st each year. Youth ages 5-7 are eligible to participate in the Otoe County 4-H program as Clover Kids.
The "4-H Year" runs from fall to fall, with enrollment beginning in November. Enrollment can happen at any time, but to be eligible to participate in county and state fair, enrollment must happen by June 15th. Youth and adults must enroll each year.
Enrollment Directions
Enroll as a Youth Member
Enroll as an Adult Volunteer
Volunteer Screening Process
All 4-H volunteers and staff are required to complete the Nebraska 4-H volunteer screening process. Volunteer screening is done in order to assure a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for all youth involved with the Nebraska 4-H programs and provide protection for the child, the volunteer, the educator, the 4-H Council, the Extension Board, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Please find the steps of the Volunteer Screening Process here: Volunteer Screening Processes | Nebraska 4-H