Youth Enrollment Eligibility:
Youth are eligible to enroll in 4-H in Saline county beginning at age 8 (before age on Jan. 1 of the current year). If birthdate is Jan. 1st, 4-H age is the age youth was on Dec. 31st. If youth turns 8 on Jan. 1st, their 4-H age will be 7 for the current year.
Clover Kid Youth Eligibility:
Youth ages 5-7 as of January 1 of the current year are eligible to enroll as Clover Kids. Youth MUST enroll in 4honline to be eligible to exhibit both static and animal projects at the county fair. Keep in mind there are other requirements and restrictions that apply to youth ages 5-7 showing animals. Clover Kids participation is non-competivie.
ALL Youth MUST re-enroll each year! Early enrollment is highly encouraged before March 15.
State guidelines allow enrollment until June 15.
Specific project selection is optional but highly encouraged so we can keep you updated via email, newsletters, and social media regarding additional requirements for your participation in project areas such as animals. Several animal species require identification, ear tags/tattoos/Scrapie tags/DNA/online nominations. Youth intending to exhibit certain animal species must complete the yearly YQCA training EACH year.
In 4honline.com you will find a simplified project listing. Example 1: now you can enroll in Animal Science which will include all animal species. Example: If you want to exhibit a Market Steer, you will just enroll in Animal Science with the understanding that you will need to meet the extra requirements for exhibiting that animal at the county fair or state fair. Example 2: you want to exhibit a pie at the county fair. Now you will enroll in Healthy Living.
Keep in mind when enrolling in project areas now, you will still need to enter fair projects in the fair entry website at a later date. Fair entry is a separate process. This process is where you will designate which entries you are entering for county fair. Example 1: You enrolled in Animal Science and are bringing a Market Steer to the county fair you will make the Market Steer entry in the fair entry website. Example 2: You enrolled in Healthy Living and you want to enter a pie at county fair, you will make the pie entry in the Cooking 401 division in he fair entry website.
Dual County Enrollments:
If you are enrolled in 4-H in two different counties, you must pay enrollment fees in BOTH counties. NOTE: Youth cannot be enrolled in the same project in two different counties. Ex: You cannot be enrolled in the 4-H "Beef" project in two different counties (Ex: enrolled in 4-H Market Beef in Saline and 4-H Breeding Beef in Gage). You also cannot enroll in static projects in more than one county. No animal can be exhibited at two different county fairs. Also, the same animal cannot be exhibited in a 4-H show at one county fair and then an FFA show at another county fair.
Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
Duplication of 4-H Experiences:
Keep in mind that 4-H experiences CANNOT be duplicated in more than one county. Example: If a youth is enrolled in Communications & Expressive Arts and participates in the Saline County Premier Communications Contest, the same youth cannot participate in this same contest in another county.
County 4-H Enrollment Fees:
County 4-H enrollment fees are $8 per member. Youth who are enrolled in more than one club in Saline county only need to pay ONE enrollment fee. Shootings Sports members will pay an additional insurance fee (not paid online).
Online Payment of Enrollment Fees:
The 4-H Enrollment Fee can only be paid online. Please follow on-screen prompts on the enrollment website for payment instructions.
Please call our office at 402-821-2151 or email becky.vales@unl.edu if you need help or have questions about the enrollment process. Youth are not completely enrolled until your online payment has been processed.
How do I Enroll in 4-H:
The 4-H Enrollment website is: v2.4honline.com
Enrollment Instructions: IF YOU HAVE A 4HONLINE PROFILE (email and password) DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE!!!
4-H Members
- Steps to Enroll NEW Family (Never enrolled before)
- Steps to Re-Enroll Member - DO NOT CREATE DUPLICATE FAMILY PROFILES! Please call if you need your password reset!
4-H Leader Enrollment or Re-enrollment
Leaders are required to enroll or re-enroll each year.
ALL LEADERS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. If you completed the Online Volunteer Orientation in 2024, you DO NOT have to complete it in 2024. Leaders who do not complete this requirement WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE AS VOLUNTEER LEADERS in any capacity (lead meetings, teach youth, volunteer at 4-H events). If you completed this requirement in 2024, you DO NOT need to complete this in 2025. The online orientation can be completed at: https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-orientation
Volunteer Screening Process
All adult volunteers must complete the mandatory Sterling Volunteers screening at a cost of $16 paid online by the volunteer. This is an every 5 year screening. The screening will check for both criminal and sex offender offenses. If an offense is noted, a review committee at the State 4-H Office will review the offense.
- Steps to Enroll a NEW Volunteer or Re-enroll as a Volunteer
- IF YOU ARE RE-ENROLLING. DO NOT CREATE DUPLICATE FAMILY PROFILES! Please call if you need your password reset!
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Nebraska 4-H Projects and Resources (Online interactive guide)