Dallas County 4-H & Youth

Local Highlights

February 5, 2020

It is now time to enroll for the 4-H year! For those planning to show at the Dallas County Fair this July, 2019 the deadline to enroll is May 15 for all re-enrolling members to have fees paid and re-enrolled through 4HOnline.

New members are welcome to join after May 15th, 2019 but will not be able to participate in the fair this summer.

February 24, 2020

Event: 4-H Communications Day

Youth will have the option of delivering before a judge and audience an educational presentation or a working exhibit. Educational presentations provide 4-H’ers with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge on a topic while working exhibits allow them to engage the audience in hands on learning.

February 14, 2020

Event: Raising School Ready Readers

Research shows that good literacy skills have a long-term impact on your child’s development! Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Also, children who have good literacy skills are less likely to experience grade retention or school failure, drop out, or exhibit delinquent behavior. When they become adults, they are less likely to be unemployed or underemployed.

Babysitting Basics Title with Sparkle Dinosaurs

February 5, 2020

Event: Babysitting Basics

Learn how to be a responsible and caring babysitter that parents will love to hire.

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Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 18:26

Welcome to Dallas County 4-H, a program of
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach!

4-H is open to all youth in 4-12 grade, and 4-H Clover Kids welcomes kids in K-3 grade.
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Statewide Resources

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Provides financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs and opportunities throughout the state of Iowa.
4-H Club Resources

Join a 4-H club where you can learn about your interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community. These are resources to make your club experience even better.
Volunteer Resources

Iowa 4-H Volunteers are motivated by positive purposes in helping youth become caring, competent, and contributing members of their family and communities. Discover the resources you need to be most effective.
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

Every June, almost 900 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.
4-H @ the Iowa State Fair

Provides opportunities for youth to demonstrate, learn and apply project and communication skills. Every year the 4-H Exhibits Building features well over 3,000 exhibits and Livestock shows engage more than ## youth.
Teenline
When you just don't know who to talk to, Teenline can help.
- 1-800-443-8336
- 1-800-735-2942
CloverKids

Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build many life skills!