MSU Extension Saginaw County

Saginaw 4-H has a variety of community clubs to join! Please see below for a complete list of the current active 4-H community clubs in Saginaw County.  

JOIN A 4-H CLUB
1.  Look through the club directory.
2. Contact the club leader(s) to inquire about how to join and to get club-specific information.
3. Choose a primary Club(s) to join.  Youth can enroll in more than one 4-H Club.
4. Enroll in 4-H Online once you have spoken to the club leader(s) and select the club you want to join.

SAGINAW 4-H CLUBS BY ANIMAL - OTHER

SAGINAW 4-H CLUBS

BRADY COMMUNITY 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning
Projects: Animals (Hogs and Sheep, Birds and Poultry, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits/Cavies, Swine), Sewing, Crafts, Gardening, and Flower Arranging Other: fundraising.
Enrollment: Open all year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Sunday at 6:00pm about once a month
Leader: Pennie Tomac
Contact: 989-233-5126 or email tomacfarms@juno.com

DUSTY DUDES 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Saginaw Co. Fairgrounds)
Projects: Beef, Swine, Horticulture, Gardening, Community Service, Vet Science, educational projects, apple picking, football at meetings, and pizza parties.  
Enrollment: Open all year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Sundays after 1:00pm-Contact Leader
Leader: Teri Symons
Contact: 989-277-1185 or email my4farmboys@gmail.com
Leader: Stephanie Zelinko
Contact: 989-585-6122

FRANKENMUTH AREA PATRIOTS 4-H CLUB
Location: Frankenmuth
Projects: Beef, Dairy, Birds and Poultry, Rabbits/Cavies, Swine, Goats, Sheep
Other: Petting Farm and Pretzel Bake
Enrollment: Enrollment open until October 31 (contact leader for availability)
Dues: Yes – Contact Leader for dues cost.
Meeting Schedule: Contact Leader.
Leader: Jenny Laux
Contact: 989-652-4837 or email jlaux618@gmail.com

HOLD YOUR HORSES 4-H CLUB
Location: Troy/Oxford
Projects: Horses, poultry, goats, other project areas as requested.
Enrollment: Open all year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Wednesdays  at 6:00pm or Sundays at 1:00pm every other month. Contact Leader for full meeting schedule details.
Leader: Christin Silagy
Contact: 248-670-6529 or email christinsilagy@yahoo.com

KEEPING IT COUNTRY 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning
Projects: Swine, Beef, Dairy, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, Other: ice cream social at fair, picnics, and parties.
Enrollment: Enrollment open until March 31
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 1^st Sunday of the month at 4:00pm. Contact Leader for location/details.
Leader: Dianne Milledge
Contact: 989-307-8129 or email ddmfam1@yahoo.com
Leader: Jeri Birchmeier
Contact: 810-397-3012 or email jaw404@hotmail.com

FRANKENMUTH PACESETTERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Frankenmuth
Projects: Beef, Lamb, Goats, Swine, Rabbits, Poultry, Archery, Rifle, Fishing, Cooking, Canning, Dogs, Arts and Crafts, Cloverbuds, Cake Decorating, Sewing, Photography, Lifes Skills, Community Service.
Other: Fundraising, Petting Zoo, picnics, animal clinics.
Enrollment: Open all Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Leader  
Leader: Jennifer Specht
Contact: 989-482-9771 or email lemonfish30@yahoo.com

PAWESOME PUPS 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Saginaw County Fair Grounds)
Projects: Dogs, Dog Workouts (Agility, Obedience, Showmanship, Rally Training)
Other: Fundraising, Parades, Bake Sales, Education Days
Enrollment: Open all Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule:
September-March (1^st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm)
April-August (Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00pm)
Leader: Laura Buckley Hoover
Contact: 989-721-0512 or email laurasue70@yahoo.com
Leader: Jessica Culp

READY RIDERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Swan Creek
Projects: Horse and Pony, and Horseless.  Other: social activities, fundraising, projects, horse shows, educational horse activities. 
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm
Leader: Shelly Jewell
Contact: 810-845-5099 or email jewellmm@yahoo.com
Leader: Nicole Luna
Contact: 989-324-0508 or email nicoleluna4h@gmail.com

REINS ON THE ROAD 4-H CLUB
Location: Burt and Chesaning
Projects: Horses and Pony, Outdoor Education, Rabbits, and Swine, Crafts
Other: Fundraising, horse shows, outdoor exploration, social activities and outdoor gatherings.
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Sunday of the month at 6:30pm
Leader: Melisa Albrecht
Contact: 989-245-3819 or email mjalbrecht183@yahoo.com

RISING STAR EQUESTRIANS 4-H CLUB
Location: Freeland
Projects: 4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) A therapeutic horseback riding program for people with disabilities that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.  Other Activities include: fundraising and Fair projects.
Enrollment: Open through June
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: May-June (4:30-7:30) July 5 days (2hrs per day)
Contact Leader
Leader: Tina Bennett
Contact: 989-274-5466 or email Bennettmapleview@aol.com

SAGINAW COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Henderson and Burt
Projects: Beef, Dairy, Horses, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit/Cavy, Dogs, and Still Exhibits (Fair). Other: Harvest party, fundraising, potlucks, community service.
Enrollment: Open until December 31
Meeting Schedule: Contact Leaders.
Leader: Kristin Bolan
Contact: 810-569-3847 or email kristin.bolan@yahoo.com
Leader: RyAnne Hetfield
Contact: 989-413-2377 or email huffshedevil@hotmail.com

STONEY RIVER 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Lions Club)
Projects: Horses, Dogs, Cats, Poultry, Goats, Rabbits, Sheep, Baking, Cooking, Crafts, Archery - Target, Archery - 3D, Rifle, Outdoor Education/Nature, Wildlife and Fishing, Gardening, Child Development, and Community Service.
Other: Banquet and fundraisers.  Fun outings and social activities.
Enrollment: Open – May 1^st (enrollment deadline)
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
Leader: Kimberly James
Contact: 989-245-1575 or email stoneyriver4Hleaders@gmail.com
Leader: Jalinda Cragg
Contact: 989-413-6034 or email jcragg91@gmail.com

TAYMOUTH TROTTERS 4-H CLUB

Location: Taymouth Township Hall
Projects: Horses, Rabbits/Cavies, Birds and Poultry, Livestock, Crafts, Arts and Crafts, Community Service, Cooking, other activities requested by Members. Other: 4^th of July Parade, Fieldtrips, Fall Activities, Parties, Open House
Enrollment: Open all year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm.
Leader: Heather Reed
Contact: 989-295-8005 or email Heatherreed4H@gmail.com

WESTERN WINDS 4-H CLUB
Location: Brant
Projects: Variety. Fall Harvest event, fishing, gift exchange, crafts, tobogganing, sledding, ice skating, bowling, swimming, animal fun day, photography, and more.
Enrollment: Open all year.
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Leader
Leader: Beth Ann Miller
Contact: 989-239-3268 or email bammiller.bm@gmail.com

WESTSIDERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Hemlock
Projects: Livestock (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits). Other: Arts and Crafts, Clothing Textiles, Crafts, Gardening, Sewing, Photography, Foods (baking, cooking, canning, etc…), Horticulture, Vet Science, fundraising, Easter Egg Hunt
Enrollment: Open all year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Leader for schedule. Club meeting locations are at St. Peter Lutheran School or Richland Township Hall
Leader: Marie Tessin
Contact: 989-615-7406 or email brusemarie@aol.com
Leader: Carl Bruse
Contact: 989-642-8017

Have questions about joining 4-H or need assistance? Contact the Saginaw 4-H office at 989-907-6500 or email gathstac@msu.edu.