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Join the Club

Raising great kids is a challenging task, but it's easier when you have a team of people behind you. 4-H Clubs are groups of families that do just that. Through working together, families share knowledge and interests to help kids learn practical skills and important values. 4-H is the network of families that grows great kids.

Age For Membership

4-H membership is open to all boys and girls who are 7 years of age and have not passed their 19th birthday by January 1 of the current year.

Youth ages 5 and 6 can join as Cloverbuds.  This link provides great Cloverbud information but you still need to enroll online (no paper enrollment accepted).

When to Join

The 4-H program year runs from October - September, however youth can join any time during the year. Most 4-H'ers start in the fall to keep up on  project lessons, activities, and make themselves eligible for 4-H awards and activities that have deadline dates.

What does it cost to join 4-H?

Beginning with the 2017-2018 4-H year, Kansas 4-H Youth Development asked families to invest in the present and future of the program.  With a $15 annual program-enrollment fee, each child will have access to a wide array of development opportunities at the local, regional, and state levels.  These structured, hands-on, relevant educational programs will continue the tradition and history of Kansas 4-H in building skills, confidence, and experiences that 4-H youth will carry with them for the rest of their lives.  For 4-Hers enrolled in the Cloverbud project, there is no fee.

Where are the 4-H Clubs in Leavenworth County?

Leavenworth County has a number of community clubs and project clubs that meet at different times and places. We suggest you visit several clubs and find the one that best fits your family's schedule and interests.

READ THIS FIRST! Returning families (re-enrollment) using 4-H Online.

READ THIS FIRST! New families (first time) enrollment using 4-H Online.

Community Clubs

Basehor Rustlers

3^rd Monday 7:00 pm VFW Hall, Basehor

Bell

2^nd Sunday 6:00 pm St Joseph of the Valley Church, Easton

Boling

2^nd Monday 7:00 pm Boling Grange Hall, Leavenworth

Glenwood

2^nd Sunday 6:30 pm VFW Hall, Basehor

Happy Helpers

2^nd Wednesday 7:00 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building, Tonganoxie

Happy Hollow

1^st Sunday 6:30 pm Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Easton

Livewires

2^nd Monday 7:00 pm Jarbalo Methodist Church, Jarbalo

Reno Bobwhites

1^st Thursday 7:30 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building, Tonganoxie

Stranger Creek

1^st Sunday 6:30 pm Old Senior Citizens Building, Easton

Project Clubs

LV CO Bucket Calf

2nd Sunday 6:30 pm 

Contact the Bucket Calf Superintendent, Nicole Tollett, for details.                                                  

Please Note:  You cannot join 4-H through this club.

LV CO Cattle Club

2nd Thursday 6:30 pm  - All beef & dairy project members welcome!

17821 258th St; Tonganoxie KS

LV CO Dogs R Us

2nd Sunday; 3:30 pm; LV CO Fairgrounds Administration Bldg

LV CO Goat Club

3^rd Tuesday 6:00 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building

LV CO Horse Club

3^rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building

LV CO Youth Leaders

6:30 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building; Currently meet 6 times/year                    All 4Hers from the county are welcome

Please Note:  You cannot join 4-H through this group.

LV CO Poultry Club

Contact Poultry Superintendent, Diane Larson

Please Note:  You cannot join 4-H through this club.

LV CO Rabbit Club

2^nd Thursday 6:30 pm Tonganoxie 4-H Building

Please Note:  You cannot join 4-H through this club.

LV CO Shooting Sports

Any 4-Her who has joined the shooting sports project and needs the basic safety class will need to contact the Shooting Sports Coordinator, Becky Savidge.