Join A Clinton County 4-H Club

What’s 4-H?

4-H is a youth development program for youth in fourth through twelfth grade. 
 
4-H Mission: Empowering youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.
 
4-H Vision: Preparing Iowa’s youth to be successful, contributing members of society. 
 
The Iowa 4-H program’s four program priorities – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Healthy Living, Citizenship and Leadership, and Communication and the Arts – align with the goals of the Clinton County 4-H Youth Development Program and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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The four 4-H delivery modes include:

 
·         Clubs:  There are thirteen 4-H Community Clubs and five Clover Kids Clubs in Clinton County.
 
·         Camps:  Junior Camp; Intermediate Camp; Clover Woods Camp; Youth Conference; and more!
 
·         Schools:  Manufacturing Day and STEM Day
 
·         Events:  Clinton County Fair Club Show;  4-H Basketball Tournament; Fire Up and Recognition; Legislative Day; and many more!
 

How can my child become a 4-H Member?

 
1.      First, it is recommended that parents and their children attend club meeting as guests to learn more about the club and what plans they have for the year. There are thirteen 4-H Clubs in Clinton County. 
 

 
2.      If your child would like to join, you will notify the Club Leader and they will give you a New Member 4-H Enrollment packet to complete by the December 1st registration deadline.  There is a 1:10 youth to adult ratio for membership, so there is a maximum number of youth who may join.  Members are not considered active until they both enrolled in the 4hOnline Program and have paid their dues. Each club will provide a Yearly Club Plan to their members before the December 1st meeting, so that families can plan for the fun activities ahead. More information may be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/

What does it cost to join?

Your $45 Member Enrollment Fee:
$30 Iowa 4-H Program Fee
$5 Iowa 4-H 4hOnline Support Fee
$10 County Support
 
*Members enrolling before December 1st will receive a $5 credit from the Clinton County 4-H Foundation. Members will owe $40 per member.
*Returning members enrolling after December 1st, will be issued a $10 late fee and not receive the $5 credit from the Foundation. This means you will owe $55 per member.
*New members enrolling after December 1st will owe $45 per member.
 

Help Sheet for Enrolling in 4hOnline as a New Family

Help Sheet for Re-Enrolling Members/Families

 
Please contact the Clinton County Extension Office at (563) 659-5125 or a local 4-H Club Leader to learn more!