Join 4-H
What is 4-H?
4-H is a program for any youth in 4th-12th grade with an interest in leadership development and learning life skills such as communication, teamwork, citizenship, civic engagement, and responsibility. 4-H is supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and over 100 local volunteers who serve as leaders, superintendents, and members of various committees.
Who can join 4-H?
4th-12th grade is eligible to join a club in Dallas County. You do not have to live in the country or on a farm to participate. 4-H is available to all youth. Youth in grades K-3 are eligible to join Clover Kids. Information on Clover Kids is below.
Iowa 4-H Mission
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.
Iowa 4-H Vision
Preparing Iowa's youth to be successful, contributing members of society.
Step 1- Explore 4-H
4-H has four major priority areas which include Healthy Living, STEM, Leadership & Civic Engagement, and Communication & Arts. Check out all of the programs Iowa 4-H has to offer for those program areas.
Youth choose projects to enroll in as part of the enrollment process. Youth select projects based on their interest areas or something new they would like to try. 4-H offers many different projects to be enrolled in. Check out all of the 4-H Projects to choose from.
Check out what is happening in Dallas County 4-H by viewing out newsletters.
Dallas County 4-H Newsletters
Step 2- Select a Club
Dallas County has many community clubs. You may choose a club based on location, age, or special interest, but you are not required to join the club that meets closest to your address. Check out our club directory to see what club will best fit your needs. Club Leaders will be able to give you specific information about the club. Please feel free to reach out to them for more information. If you have questions or need help finding a club that fits your needs please contact the Extension office and we will be happy to help you.
Scroll down to see club directories.
Step 3- Enroll
To become a 4-H member you must enroll on 4-H Online.
The cost for 4-H membership is $40 thanks to a generous donation from the Dallas County Farm Bureau and Mahaska County Extension Council. You may pay the fee online as part of the enrollment process or submit cash/check to the Extension Office. There is financial assistance available through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Please reach out if you need financial assistance.
Below are enrollment help sheets to assist with the enrollment process.
The deadline to re-enroll for previous 4-H members is January 1, 2024 to be eligible for the 2024 Dallas County Iowa Fair. All NEW members must enroll by May 15, 2024.
Clover Kids
What is Clover Kids?
Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program specifically designed for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The overall purpose of Iowa 4-H Clover Kids program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of kindergarten through third graders by providing a unique age-appropriate education opportunity.
What do Clover Kids do?
- Investigate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
- Explore literacy through fun and engaging ways to read and write.
- Learn the importance of being healthy and physically active.
- Practice communication skills and learn to work as a team.
- Play fun cooperative games and make new friends.
How do I enroll for Clover Kids?
All Clover Kids need to enroll through 4-H Online. The cost for Clover Kids is $25. Below is the help guides to enroll in Clover Kids.
4-H Club Directory
You can select a club that fits your child's needs or schedule.
- Adel
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Adams Arrows
Leader: Brent Schwennker
County Council
Leader: Rebecca Smith
Dallas County Saddlelites
Leader: Jennifer Adkins
Heartland Warriors
Leader: Leann Reiste
Machine Magicians
Leader: Rebecca Smith
- Dallas Center
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Silver Spurs
Leader: Andrea Cheney
Sugar Grove Sunshine
Leader: Adrian Richardson
The Blue Ribbon Riders
Leader: Kerrin Andrle
Wild Finders
Leader: Melissa Wyatt
- Grimes
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Grimes Go-Getters
Leader: Anne Kujac Schlieman
- Linden
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Dallas County Aggies
Leader: Jordan Travis
- Minburn
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Minburn 4-H Club
Leader: Bailey Luellen
- Redfield
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Best of Union
Leader: Heather Godwin-Pote
- West Des Moines
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Boone Progressors
Leader: Erin Turner
Dallas County Innovators
Leader: Natausha Jean
Clover Kids Club Directory
- Adel
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Classy Clever Clovers
Leader: Brent Schwennker
Dallas County Aggies Clovers
Leader: Marcy Conover
- Dallas Center
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Sugar Grove Clovers
Leader: Melissa Wyatt
- Granger
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Granger Clover Kids
Leader: Heidi Hall
- Grimes
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Grimes Clover Kids
Leader: Ashley Burns
- Minburn
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Minburn Clover Kids
Leader: Bailey Luellen
- Perry
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Perry Clover Kids
Leader: Laura Espinoza
- Redfield
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Best of Union Clover Kids
Leader: Amanda Hitchcock
- Waukee
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Clover Leaf Kids of Waukee
Leader: Martha Van Leeuwen
- West Des Moines
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Creative Clovers
Leader: Allison Bradley
If your family needs assistance selecting a club please contact the Dallas County Extension Office and we will be happy to assist you in the process.