The 4-H Youth Development Program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an informal, practical, learn-by-doing educational program for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Your child can enroll as a club member by starting their 4-H club with a few friends or family members, joining an existing club, or enrolling as an independent member.
Steps to Getting Started
- Get enrolled.
- Choose a Club to join or participate as an Independent Member.
- Choose your Project Area.
- Stay informed.
- Newsletters | When you enroll you'll be added to our e-newsletter mailing list. When these hit your inbox, read them!
- Emails | All important deadlines & information is shared via email. We'll never spam your inbox with useless information.
- Social Media | Follow our Facebook
- Visit our Resources page to learn more about opportunities for 4-H Youth Members in Washington County or contact our office.
Find a 4-H Club
Badger Buddies
Leaders: Erin Denker, Janene Huntley
Location: Bennington
Focus: Static, Shooting Sports, Other Contests, Companion Animal
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Blue Ribbon Livestock
Leaders: Stacy Nelson, Tami Erixon, Beth Fickenscher
Location: Arlington
Focus: Livestock, Static, Companion Animal, Small Animal, Other Contests
Contact Information: terixon1113@gmail.com, 402-533-0937 (Tami)
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Busy Bears
Leaders: Amanda Nemechek, Carrie Paper
Location: Blair
Focus: Static, Other Contests
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Champions
Leaders: Chelsea Lambert, Sarah Fuchs
Location: Arlington
Focus: Small Animal, Livestock, Static, Companion Animal, Other Contests
Contact Information: 402-641-2939 (Chelsea), champions4h@gmail.com
About Us: This club started in 1995 when the Telebasta Travellers 4H club disbanded. Chelsea has been a part of the club since it started, and continues to lead it. In the early 2000's we used to take part in a music contest where the club would learn a song and dance and present it in the Rybin building. We sang songs from the Beach Boys, and Addams Family.
Future Producers
Leaders: Joy Lauritsen, Mindy Hilgenkamp
Location: Arlington
Focus: Livestock, Static, Other Contests
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Happy Hearts
Leaders: Jennifer Opfer, Samantha Opfer
Location: Blair
Focus: Static, Other Contests
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Lucky Clovers
Leaders: Alicia Rhea, Christy Ott
Location: Arlington
Focus: Small Animal, Livestock, Static, Shooting Sports, Other Contests
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Pasture Pals
Leaders: Craig Behnken, Rob Ferris
Location: Bennington
Focus: Livestock, Static, Other Contests
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Pioneer Pals
Leaders: Vicki Smith, Megan Hemphill
Location: Fort Calhoun
Focus: Static, Small Animal, Other Contests
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Prairie Winds
Leaders: Karen Wimpey, Sylvia McDonald
Location: Blair
Focus: Static, Other Contests, Shooting Sports, Small Animal
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Silver Spurs
Leaders: Abby Sheets
Location: Herman
Focus: Livestock
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The Cattle-Acts
Leaders: Beth Wakefield
Location: Blair, Arlington
Focus: Livestock, Static
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Tomorrow's Leaders
Leaders: Beth Korinek
Location: Valley
Focus: Static, Livestock, Other Contests
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Trail Blazers
Leaders: Mary Larsen, David Anderson
Location: Blair
Focus: Horse
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Western Wranglers
Leaders: Kori Jensen, Kylie Fullner
Location: Arlington
Focus: Livestock, Static, Other Contests
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