Join 4-H

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We believe in helping the youth of today develop leadership skills, life skills and citizenship to grow into the adults who will make the world a better place.

All boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 13 (one year past high school) can join 4-H regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status.  You can live in the city, town, or country, and you may join any club, virtually anywhere.

Why Join 4-H

You will have fun, be challenged, learn new things, meet others, and be an active member of your community.  Everything you do in 4-H is focused on helping you gain leadership, citizenship, and life skills.  All you have to do is join a local club, enroll in a 4-H project, and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.

Interested in learning more?

Locate a 4-H Club

Joining a club that matches your interests is the best way to guarantee an exciting and rewarding 4-H experience. You are strongly encouraged to contact at least two club leaders to find out what makes their club unique.  A few things to ask club leaders about when considering their club are: club size, club focus, club activities, family expectations, available project leaders, and membership fees ($0-$10 annually per member). Contact 4-H Educator Tracy Keifenheim for more information on specific clubs or projects or call 920-906-4625.

Enroll

After visiting a 4-H club you like, tell the general leader that you have decided to join their club.  See instructions on how to complete the online enrollment.

Choose a Project

A 4-H project is an educational opportunity for youth to explore and express their individual interests.  4-H members commit to one or more projects annually, and work individually or with a project leader to gain new knowledge and increase their skill level.  With over 75 projects to choose from, there is something for everyone!

A few projects are…

  • Aerospace
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Foods & Nutrition
  • Companion Animals
  • Home Environment
  • Production Animals
  • Photography
  • Shooting Sports
  • Youth Leadership

Get Involved

The more you get involved with 4-H, the more you will get out of 4-H in terms of skills, friends, opportunities, and fun!  Attend monthly club meetings to learn about local and club events.  Read 4-H  Fridays to learn about county, state, and national events.

Questions? Contact Us

 

Tracy Keifenheim
4-H Program Educator

tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu
(920) 906-4625

Misty Jimenez
4-H Associate Educator

misty.jimenez@wisc.edu
(920) 906-4633

Sarah Stevenson
4-H Program Assistant
sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu
(920) 906-4623

 

You can also visit the Wisconsin 4-H website created for people who are first learning about 4-H.

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