4-H Information

Upcoming 4-H Events

Muscatine/Louisa 4-H Lock-In - March 9-10

Our biggest event is just around the corner!  The annual Muscatine/Louisa 4-H Lock-In is scheduled for March 9-10 at the Muscatine Community Y, 1823 Logan Street, Muscatine.  Arrival time is Friday at 8:30 pm by the pool doors only.  Youth are to be picked up Saturday morning between 6:00-6:30 am at the same doors.  Cost is $17 if you register by March 1.  A late charge of $5.00 is added to registrations received after that date.  Click here for a registration form.  Don't forget a canned or boxed good for the food pantry.
PARENTS:  Chaperones are needed to stay overnight.  All chaperones must be screened through our Child Protection and Safety Policy.  Contact the Extension Office if you would like to chaperone.

4-H Intermediate Trip to Wisconsin Dells - March 23-24

Join 4-H'ers in grades 7-9 from neighboring counties for the trip of the year to Wisconsin Dells.  On March 23-24, a charter bus will take 4-H'ers on a tour of New Chester Dairy and to Chula Vista Water Park Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.  Cost is $100 and includes bus transportation, lodging, water park access, snacks, tour, and team building activites.  Space is limited to one charter bus!  Sign up early with your payment to secure your spot.  Deadline to register is March 1.  Click here for a registration form.  Contact the Extension Office for more information.

General 4-H Information

• 4-H Clubs in Muscatine County
• Muscatine County 4-H Handbook
• Iowa 4-H Foundation
• State 4-H
• National 4-H

Enroll in 4-H

• 4HOnline Enrollment Program
• 4-H Enrollment Form and Help Documents 
• Code of Ethics
• New 4-H Project Areas

Risk Management Forms

• Medical Release Form - 4-H Youth
• Medical Release Form - Non 4-H Youth
• Medical Release Form - Adult
• Medication Request Form
• Incident/Injury Form

Identification Forms
NOTE:  4-H animals are now identified through 4hOnline.  Login to your records and click on the Animals link at the top to identify your animals.  Animals that are weighed will be entered by 4-H staff and must be verified by the 4-H family.  Paper copies of ID's are accepted, but 4hOnline is the preferred method.

• Checklist for Showing Your Animals at County and State Fairs
• Breeding Beef ID
• Market Beef ID - identified at the December  weigh-in
• Bucket Calf ID
• Dairy & Dairy Goat ID
• Dog ID
• Horse & Pony ID
• Horse Lease Agreement
• Sheep ID
• Swine ID
• Meat Goat ID

Newsletters

• Muscatine County 4-H Clover Express
• State 4-H Weekly Newsletter

Record Keeping

• Livestock Record Keeping Forms
• Horse & Pony Project Worksheet
• County Record Keeping Forms 

Recognition

• County Awards Process Information
• Junior Recognition Application
• Intermediate Recognition Application
• Senior Recognition Application
• Year End Best Horse Records Award
• Area/State Recognition

Club Helps

• Club Reporter Report Form- can be downloaded, typed, and e-mailed to your local newspaper

Fairs

• 2012 Muscatine County Fair Book
• Fair Forms and Information
• Iowa State Fair - 4-H Information
• Iowa State Fair - General Information

4-H Horse Project Information
2013 Summer Horse Shows

2013 Summer Horse Show Bill

Dates for the 2013 summer horse shows have been set.  They are June 2, June 23, July 7, and August 4.  All shows are held at the Tom Martin Horse Arena on the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa.  

Any 4-H and FFA member in grades 4-12, from another county is invited to participate in all shows as long as proof of 4-H/FFA membership is documented.  Documentation could include a membership card, proof of 4-H/FFA records, letter/statement from Extension Office or club/chapter leader, etc.