4-H Youth & Development
Join 4-H
Joining 4-H Easy!
- Find a Club! Currently there is only one Club in Clark County and that is located in Ashland. However anyone interested in joining from Minneola may contact the Clark County Extension Office at (620) 635-2811 for more information.
- Attend at least one meeting to be sure it is a good fit for your family!
- Enroll online at 4-H Online! 🍀
4-H clubs are open to all youth between the ages of 7 and 18. The 4-H year runs from October 1 until September 30. Youth who turn 7 before January 1 of the current 4-H year may enroll. Youth who turn 19 before January 1 of the current 4-H year are ineligible to enroll.
Returning members must re-enroll by December 31. If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to compete in the county fair and other competitive events.
New families should visit the 4-H club at least once before joining to make sure that the club is a good fit for their family. In order to meet the April 1 enrollment deadline, you must visit no later than the January or February club meetings. New members must join by April 1 of the current 4-H year.
Requirements
The Clark County Fairboard set the following requirements to be eligible to show/sale animals, and receive premium money.
1. Attend 3 Club meetings. 2. Attend 3 4-H Activities (Decided by Club Leaders and 4-H Program Assistant.) 4. Attend Fair Set Up and Attend Fair Clean Up.
County Club Day
County Club Day is set to help 4-H'ers demonstrate the values of the 4-H and Youth program through public presentations and evaluation of demonstrations, illustrated talks, and meeting procedures. It also is to provide additional opportunity for 4-H'ers to participate in music and drama and share their talents. County Club Day is a way to present a favorable image to the public to promote 4-H.
Clark County Club Day is set for February 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ashland Library. Those receiving a top blue are eligible to go on and present at Regional Club Day on March 2 in Dodge City.
