Join 4-H

Embark on an exhilarating journey with 4-H, a global program captivating the hearts of nearly 6 million young people! Youth can experience 4-H through school and community clubs, in-school and after-school programs, and 4-H camps. 4-H programming focuses on the following program project areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication and the Arts, Healthy Living, Leadership and Civic Engagement, and STEM. 4-H welcomes youth from various backgrounds and passions in grades K-12 - Clover Kids (grades K-3) and 4-H Clubs (grades 4-12).

Enrolling in your county's 4-H program may involve an enrollment fee. Please contact your local County Extension Office to find out more. Financial assistance for individual enrollment fees is available through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Ready to start your 4-H adventure? Fill out our interest form below or contact your local County Extension Office to learn more about the endless 4-H opportunities.

Interest Form

What is 4-H?

4-H reaches almost 6 million young people worldwide.  Youth can experience 4-H through school and community clubs, in-school and after-school programs, and 4-H camps.  4-H programming focuses on the following program project areas:

  1. Agriculture and Natural Resources
  2. Healthy Living
  3. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
  4. Leadership and Civic Engagement
  5. Communication and the Arts

How to Register

Ready to start your 4-H adventure?  Follow these easy steps below to get started:

  1. Contact Benton County Extension at benton4h@iastate.edu or 319-472-4739 to learn more about our 4-H program!
  2. Register through 4HOnline

Enrollment information:

  • Enrollment begins annually on September 1.  4-H members must be (re)enrolled and fees paid every year by March 15 in order to exhibit at the Benton County Fair.
  • Enrollment fees:
  1. Program fees support the county and state 4-H program
  2. Current fees are $50 per 4-H member / $?? after December 31 and $30 per Cloverbud member
  3. Program fee assistance is available by contacting benton4h@iastate.edu

Understanding Our Investment in Iowa Youth - read about the 4-H enrollment fee and what it is used for and how it compares to other similar youth programs.

*The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth and Development Benton County Extension Program*

Did you Know - 4-H is for everyone?

Benton County welcomes youth from various backgrounds and interests.  Youth ranging from K-12 can get involved in 4-H activities.

It doesn't matter where you live or what you want to be when you grow up.

In 4-H you can make friends, have fun, and try new things with the help of caring adults.

4-H Ages

  • K-3rd Grade - Cloverbuds
  • 4th-6th Grade - Juniors
  • 7th & 8th Grade - Intermediates
  • 9th-12th Grade - Seniors

4-H'ers are...

4X More likely to give back to their communities

2X More likely to make healthier choices

2X More likely to participate in STEM activities

2X More likely to be civically active

Ready to Learn More?

Enroll today on 4HOnline or stop by the Benton County Extension Office

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