Join Brown County 4-H!
Join Brown County 4-H
4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization-empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
How 4-H Empowers Youth
Source: Lerner, R. M., et. al. (2005). 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development
Frequently Asked Questions
How old does a child need to be to join 4-H?
Children as young as 5 and in kindergarten can join Cloverbuds, the 4-H program for younger children. Cloverbuds provide children an opportunity to get involved in 4-H and explore a wide variety of project areas in a non-competitive environment. A child in third grade through one year following graduation from high school is eligible for regular 4-H membership.
What is a 4-H club?
4-H clubs are the foundation of the 4-H program. These clubs are community based and are open to any youth eligible for 4-H membership, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital, or parental status. A 4-H club is a group of five or more youth guided by one or more adult volunteer leaders. Youth members serve as officers for the club which must meet on a continuing basis, usually once a month. Club participation is family oriented.
What is a 4-H project?
4-H projects are one of the primary ways members participate in the program. Every 4-H member selects one or more projects they want to complete during the year, and then participates in a series of educational activities related to the project. These activities provide youth a variety of opportunities to learn new technical, practical, and life skills through hands-on participation. Often these educational activities are led by a volunteer leader.
Is 4-H affiliated with any state or national organizations?
Yes! 4-H is the youth development program of the land grant university and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative Extension System. Here in Wisconsin, it is under the supervision of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Funding for the program is a partnership of the USDA, UW-Extension, and the local county.
Interested in joining 4-H in Brown County? We are thrilled to have you! Follow the steps below to become a part of the Brown County 4-H family:
Explore Brown County 4-H Clubs and find a club that fits your family. All 4-H members must be a part of a club within their county. Often families join clubs based on location or project interests. Unsure of which club would be the best fit? Contact the Brown County 4-H office before moving to step 2 and we can help pair you with a club.
Connect with the club you’d like to join. Please contact the club leader of your chosen club and they will direct you to the next steps.
If you have connected with the club you are planning on joining and are ready to enroll your family in 4-H, follow our enrollment guide to help you through the process. You will start by creating a family profile on 4-H Online.
“4-H is about building better citizens, teaching values, and developing skills… It doesn’t matter if you’re from a farm environment or from a big city.”
Orville Redenbacher
Interested in Volunteering?
An important tenant of the 4-H Positive Youth Development Model is Positive Youth-Adult Partnership. Our adult volunteers are just as engaged and involved as our youth club members.
The duties of 4-H volunteers vary with the type of leader position they hold. These positions include: Club Leader, Project Leader, Resource Leader, or Activity Leader. Some leaders organize 4-H clubs, others lead projects, many serve on committees, and a few serve as chaperones. All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application Form and 4-H Enrollment Form, participate in Volunteer Orientation, and participate in a background records check.
Contact the Brown County 4-H office via email or by calling 920-391-4654 to learn more about Brown County 4-H volunteer opportunities.
