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Explore 4-H Clubs

Join a 4H Club4-H Clubs provide safe, supportive environments where youth can explore topics that interest them, guided by caring adult volunteers. Being part of a 4-H Club gives young people countless opportunities to develop leadership, life skills, and confidence.

There are several types of 4-H Clubs to fit different interests, ages, and schedules:

  • 4-H In-School Clubs (for ages 9 to 18) take place during school time and are often led by teachers or parent volunteers
  • 4-H Afterschool Clubs (for ages 9 to 18) take place in schools or community centers during "afterschool programming time" and are often led by parent volunteers or staff members of an afterschool provider
  • 4-H Project Clubs (for ages 9 to 18) are led by adult volunteer leaders and all members in the club focus on the same project/topic area (examples include: archery clubs, robotics clubs, equine science clubs, photography clubs, etc.)
  • 4-H Community Clubs (for ages 9 to 18) are led by adult volunteer leaders that carry out a planned program throughout the year; however, club members choose individual projects/topic areas of interest to them to explore in-depth
  • 4-H Cloverbud Clubs are led by adult volunteer leaders and are made up of youth ages 5 to 8. These clubs meet year round and explore a variety of topics, providing club members with a breadth of 4-H experiences. Cloverbud clubs do not elect officers.
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4-H Club Formats

All 4-H Clubs, no matter how they’re delivered, are led by adult volunteer leaders and provide a structured, fun, and educational experience for youth. Clubs typically:

  • Have a planned program throughout most of the year

  • Elect officers and involve youth in leadership roles

  • Conduct regular meetings

  • Participate in community service and other 4-H activities

🌟 Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs

In addition to year-round clubs, 4-H also offers Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs. These shorter-term clubs focus on a specific topic and usually meet for at least 6 lessons or contact hours.

Examples include:

  • A LEGO robotics club that meets once a week for six weeks

  • A gardening club that meets every other week during the summer

SPIN Clubs are led by adult volunteers but do not elect officers or hold regular business meetings, making them a flexible, fun way for youth to explore a new skill or topic. They’re perfect for sparking interest in an area youth may want to explore further in a full-year club.