A 4-H Single-Project Community club, with a specific project focus, has membership open to all members of the community who meet the age requirements.

Club members meet as a group on a regular schedule under the direction of an adult volunteer with a planned program. Clubs typically have elected officers and a set of rules approved by membership to govern the club, or for very young groups, other developmentally appropriate structures and operating processes. Community clubs typically meet in the evenings or on weekends and offer specific learning experiences and activities which are focused on a single project area, e.g. horses, or dogs.

Youth and adult leaders working together is the back bone of a strong 4-H club/group program.

In order to carry the 4-H name and emblem, all 4-H clubs and groups must apply for and annually renew a 4-H charter, granted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. This ensures the safety of youth members and the quality of the educational programming. Please go to the charter page to learn more about charters.

Requirements for a 4-H Club and chartered Groups are listed in the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Policies. It is recommended that 4-H Clubs and Groups use these Sample Bylaws to write or update their bylaws.

The 4-H Name and Emblem are protected under federal statute (Title 18, U.S.C. 707) This statute protects other federal emblems, like the Seal of the President of the United States.

4-H Name and Emblem Policy Guide  contains a summary of the federal mandates for the use of the 4-H name and emblem by 4-H chartered entities. The Name and Emblem User Guide for Non-Extension Entities, from National 4-H Headquarters, provides a complete list of regulations around the proper use of the 4-H name & emblem.

Leadership of the county 4-H Youth Development Program is provided by 4-H Youth Development staff. The 4-H Youth Development Educators and County 4-H Leader Organizations document delineates the relationship between staff and volunteer organizations.