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Enrollments
In October of each year, Charles county 4-Hers are required to re-enroll. There are three forms that need to be filled out; membership application, code of conduct and an animal ethics form. Each club may have different by-laws regarding enrollment. Some may accept new members all year but others may have a limited enrollment. You need to ask about the club by-laws if you have a question.

How old do I have to be to be in 4-H?
The 4-H Clover program is for kids ages 5-7 and the general 4-H program is for kids 8-18.

4-H is for farm kids, right?
Sure. But its also for city kids, town kids and well, kids everywhere! The great thing about 4-H is its versatility. YOU choose the projects you want -- they range from livestock to sewing to conserving our earth to marksmanship to gardening to community service. There is something for everyone. See http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/4h/pubs/projectguide/home.html for a listing of the projects available.

How do I join?
Visit the extension office to find out which club is for you. Or you can contact a club leader and sign up directly with them.

What are these "clubs"?
4-H members are also members of individual clubs. The clubs meet at a central place to the members to work on projects that are important to that particular club. Some clubs have a definite focus such as horses or fishing. Others are more general in their focus. No matter which club you join though you can do a wide range of projects. You can also belong to more than one club. Its a great way to meet other 4-H members and make new friends.

Besides projects what else can I do?
4-H also offers annual events such as public speaking contests, various judging contests such livestock, consumer and wildlife, nutrition bowls, and day and overnight camps. 4-Hers are also very involved in the county and state fairs. Certain judging teams allow you to win trips to national contests that are held in different states.

For more information, contact Marcia Wakefield

Last updated: 03/13/2009