Join 4-H
What do you like to do? 4-H has many opportunities for you to meet friends, have fun and learn new things in your areas of interest. 4-H has clubs, projects and lots of special events. So many choices!
Types of memberships
4-H offers various types of clubs and groups to meet individual needs.
- 4-H community clubs
Young people enroll in projects and participate in group activities and meetings. The club elects officers and plans an educational program of business, community service and learning together.
Ages 8-18 on Dec. 31 of the program year.
- 4-H SPIN
Usually partnerships of 4-H and MU Extension with other community organizations. Most groups meet for a limited number of hours and focus on a special topic of interest. Ages K-12 or equivalent.
Additional enrollment options in some locations:
- 4-H single project clubs
A single project club is similar to a community club; the difference is that a single project is the focus. Ages 8-18 on Dec. 31 of the program year.
- 4-H independent or individual membership
Independent membership is for youth who cannot meet with 4-H club units due to distance or who have conflicts with school, work or other obligations or who have a highly specialized interest. Individual members complete a plan using the Y639, Individual 4-H Member Comprehensive Plan (fillable PDF) and file it with the local University of Missouri Extension center. Ages 8-18 on Dec. 31 of the program year.
- 4-H Clover Kids club
The 4-H Clover Kids program is designed to introduce 5- to 7-year-olds to a variety of 4-H experiences. 4-H Clover Kids will be involved in activities led by an adult. With the excitement of the Clover Kids experience, this age group will want to move into the 4-H Community Club groups! Clover Kids do not participate in competitive events, contests or show. Ages 5-7 on Dec. 31 of the program year.
- 4-H Afterschool
Afterschool clubs meet during or after school and often focus on a single subject such as computers or arts. The amount of time the groups meet varies from a short period of time to a full 4-H program year. The club may also elect officers. Grades K-12 or equivalent.
How to join 4-H
Contact your county MU Extension center.
Each county has an area 4-H youth specialist who will help you in get started and answer any questions.
You will then go to 4HOnline where you will create a family profile. This is where you will register for the year, sign up for projects and so much more.
- If you have ever created a profile in 4HOnline, you need to use that profile to re-enroll. If you can't remember your log-in, please contact your county office. Please do not create a second profile!
- Guides for help in 4HOnline:
