Plan your Adventure Join 4-H!

New 4-H members are ALWAYS welcome!

4-H is the Positive Youth Development program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. It’s for boys and girls who are in grades 1-13 by September 1 of the current year.

What is a Cloverbud?

Cloverbuds are 4-H members who are in kindergarten (5 year old), first grade, and second grade. While Cloverbuds are 4-H members, they are only allowed to enroll in Cloverbud projects at the county fair; however, their exhibits are separate from regular 4-H exhibits, and Cloverbuds may not exhibit live animals. Cloverbuds can participate in regular club activities such as sports events, music, and theater arts.

Cloverbuds: Youth in grades K-2. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely in Cloverbud projects.

Want to be a 4-H member?

Adams County has 8 4-H clubs, with great opportunities to make new friends from all over our great county and have fun participating in activities and trips with friends.

Youth may enroll in 4-H anytime throughout the year. Re-enrollments are due to the Extension Adams County office by October 1st each year.
Youth must be affiliated with a club before they may sign-up for any projects. A list of all Extension Adams County clubs is available, on the website at Club Information
Youth must meet the grade requirements outlined within this document in order to enroll and participate in project activities and functions.
Members: Youth in grades 3-13. The member’s grades is determined by registration into the school district during the 4-H enrollment period. Youth who are home-schooled should use declared grade. Youth are eligible for membership through the next year following high school graduation. If a youth drops out of school they will be considered as if they had stayed in school and would complete their 4-H membership as the same time their grade cohort would complete their membership.
Members do not have to pay the extra $1.00 for insurance for the Horse & Pony or Shooting Sports projects.
Youth must be enrolled in the project areas they wish to participate in through the 4-H program.
Youth must be enrolled in Adams County 4-H by April 15th to represent 4-H at the Adams County Fair. Youth may add or delete projects until April 15th of the current 4-H year for fair projects.
4-H members may also choose to enter items related to their 4-H projects that they are not enrolled in.

Here’s how to start your adventure and be creative!

Step 1:

Pick what interests you:

Choose a few areas that you want to try. (See Enrollment Guide below).
Learn from available resources.

Step 2:

Choose a club:

If you have a friend in 4-H, join with them.
County Extension Office has a list of clubs or visit the link on this website
at 4-H Clubs

Step 3:

Contact the club leader and visit meetings.
Don’t be shy – they all want to help you achieve your goals.

Start Your Adventure!!

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 608-339-4237

Want to be a 4-H Volunteer or Leader?

Volunteer project leaders are always needed! If there is a project you would like to become involved with, or you see a need for a particular project area in the county or in your club, give the Extension office a call or talk to your Club Organizational Leader. No special education or experience in that project is required, only a willingness to work with youth.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Extension Adams County office at 339-4237.
All adults must complete 4-H Volunteer Orientation & Youth Protection and a background check before they may begin working with youth.
Training to become a 4-H volunteer are typically held in October/November, January, March and one in the summer.
ll adult 4-H volunteers must annually complete the 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form. Every 4 years a background check is done on all volunteers.

To enroll online: 4HOnline Enrolling