Join Calhoun County 4-H

Interested in joining Calhoun County 4-H? Well, you've come to the right place! 4-H programs are open to youth ages 5-19 (as of January 1) and cover a wide variety of interests. Our 5-7 year old members are considered Cloverbuds and focus more on fun and exploration of various projects, while older youth can participate and compete in the whole array of projects offered.

Steps for joining as a youth member:

  1. Look through the club directory and find a club or two that fit your needs (think about project interests and location). These are clubs that meet on a long-term, year-round basis. Short term clubs (8 weeks or less), 4-H camps, and other events can be found on the 4-H Events Calendar and on our Facebook page as availability varies throughout the year. NEW: 4-H has many virtual programs that are available statewide that you can participate in! Find information about these experiences through our social media channels and/or our 4-H Newsletter.
  2. Contact the club leader(s) to inquire about how to join and get club-specific information such as meeting schedule and location, member expectations and club fees.
  3. Once you have spoken to the club leader(s) and identified a club to join, enroll in 4-H Online 2.0. Information about 4-H Online 2.0 and the link to sign up can be found here.
  4.  4-H Participation Fee is waived for all youth. Clubs and individual 4-H experiences may still charge a club due or registration fee.

A little lost with all the options in 4-H? Contact our 4-H staff at the information below!

Steps for joining as a volunteer:

  1. Contact the club you wish to join as a volunteer or contact the Extension office for volunteer opportunities.
  2. Complete the Volunteer Selection Process, including being accepted as an Extension volunteer.

4-H Cloverbud Fair Entry Form

Need assistance with this process? Please contact Cressie Vargo, 4-H Program Coordinator at vargocre@msu.edu or the Extension office at 269-781-0785.

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