Join 4-H
4-H…Head, Heart, Hands, Health
- …is a youth organization of boys and girls sharing, doing, and learning together in all kinds of projects, events, and activities. 4-H members are guided by volunteer adult leaders, parents, and UW Extension staff. Members choose projects that fit their personal interests. Both rural and urban youth enjoy the merits of the 4-H program. Families enjoy the meaningful time together through a variety of events.
- …is open to all boys and girls, kindergarten through one year past high school graduation. 4-H is open to all youth, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or ability.
- … has a small membership fee, which varies from club to club and nominal charges for project literature and special activities which help pay for food, transportation, or supplies.
- …is a non-profit organization.
Enrollment
There are eleven 4-H clubs in Monroe County. The Monroe County Club directory is also available online. It will include the club name, general leader’s name and the meeting time and place.
Although not required, we recommend that you join a club in the area in which you live. You may join a 4-H club as a new member any time during the year. To show at the fair you must be registered with a club by November 15 of the previous year. Our 4-H year starts in September with enrollment. See the link below for the Monroe County 4-H New Member Brochure, or contact the Monroe County Extension Office to receive a new member packet.
Go Green with Monroe County 4-H brochure
Ages of Enrollment
REGULAR MEMBERS: Are in third grade through the year following high school graduation.
CLOVERBUDS: Are in kindergarten through second grade participating in an introductory 4-H program. They can be a part of a 4-H club but are given slightly limited opportunities for county competition.
Enrollment Deadlines
September 1: 4-H Enrollment is opened to begin the enrollment process in 4HOnline.
Major upgrades are being done to the system this year, so 4HOnline will be down until September 4, 2025
November 15: All re-enrolling members and adults should have completed their enrollment.
December 31: Last date for all re-enrolling members to have completed their enrollment.
April 1: Absolutely no additional projects added after this date.
Please be aware that there is a charge for certain project literature regardless of enrollment dates.
Enrolling in 4-H is simple! To receive an enrollment packet contact the office at (608) 269-8722 or email jason.hornickel@wisc.edu. If emailing be sure to include:
- Name
- Address
- How many youth are interested in joining
- ENROLLMENT PACKET in the subject line
More Information
For additional information about joining Monroe County 4-H please contact the Monroe County Extension Office at 608-269-8722.
