• Learn to live in a changing world. 

• Develop talents for greater usefulness.

• Learn how food and fiber products are made for home and market.

• Explore a variety of ways to earn a living.

• Conserve nature's resources for a strong America.

• Build health for personal development.

• Share responsibilities for community improvement.

• Serve as citizens in maintaining world peace.

• Strengthen family relationships.

• Join with friends for work, fun, and fellowship.

     Leaders are adult and teenage volunteers backed by the County Extension Office and the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System who provide training and project materials.

Membership/Age

• 4-H age is the age of the individual on January 1 of the current 4-H year. Eligibility established on January 1 will remain in effect for entire 4-H year, which runs from October 1 to September 30.

• Cloverbuds is a non-competitive educational program for younger youth ages 5 to 7 years designed to introduce young children to

• 4-H in a fun, non-competitive way. Cloverbuds may not participate in large animal, ATV or shooting sports projects.

• 4-H members ages 8 to 18 years are eligible to participate in all programs offered by 4-H, including competitive activities/events.

• Youth must be at least 8 years of age to participate in the competitive
  4-H program.

• Individuals older than 18 years of age who have special needs are eligible to participate in 4-H, provided they are still enrolled in high school.

• 4-H membership is open to all eligible youth. However, the maximum number of club members and type of projects offered will be established by individual club leaders.

         Classification                         Age (or grade)

• Cloverbuds                               5 to 7
• Junior                                      8 to 11 years old
• Intermediate                           12 to 14 years old
• Senior                                   15 to 18 years old

The 4-H age for fair classes is the age of the individual on January 1, 2008

 Individuals older than 18 years of age who have special needs are eligible to participate in 4-H, provided they are still enrolled in high school.

Out-of-state or out-of-country 4-H member who will be residents of Twin Falls County for three consecutive months (summer months) will be allowed to participate in the Twin Falls County 4-H Program and the Twin Falls County Fair if the project requirements are met or, if they are transferring the same exact enrolled project from another state or county.  Exceptions are youth from Owyhee County attending Three Creek schools and Elko County residents attending Jackpot schools.

To qualify as a club, you must have at least (5) members. Clubs with only immediate family members are strongly discouraged. Some members will be enrolled in more than one club, and they will be charged the $2.25 county enrollment fee in each club. Members must attend the majority of meetings held by the club or the number established be the club leader's.

4-H Cloverbud Program

A reminder that 4-H Cloverbud is a program, not a project, designed for youth of pre-4-H age to explore the whole 4-H Program. It is strictly a non-competitive, educational program.

Cloverbuds attend club meetings and functions and use county or state publications. Children enrolled in the 4-H Cloverbud Program cannot take an animal through 4-H to the Twin Falls County Fair for display or sale. They are not required to complete or exhibit their book. A club display of Cloverbud books at the fair is acceptable. Although the books are not judged, they are given ribbons for participation.

        There are many more 4-H projects available. For a complete list contact your local County Extension Office or visit the State 4-H Office Website at: http://www.4h.uidaho.edu/

To print out your own curriculum go to:
http://www.4h.uidaho.edu/curriculum/index.htm

For more information on Enrollment Guidelines and Cost, see requirements and fees by clicking on the link.

This page was last updated on 10 January, 2008