Welcome to 4-H in Douglas County
All children face risks as they grow and develop, and most children can benefit greatly from positive interactions with caring adults. Children who have strong interpersonal skills and support are less likely to participate in risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol use, early sexual involvement and dropping out of school.
Learn about joining 4-H
4-H Clubs
4-H programming in Douglas County can cover most any topic that an adult in the community would like to share with youth. 4-H clubs are only possible with volunteers in the community. If you have an interest that you'd like to share with the community, our 4-H staff will help you turn it into a 4-H project curriculum that teaches leadership, life skills and citizenship.
We are offering the following 4-H Clubs for the 2023- 2024 4-H year:
- Dog
- Rabbit
- Wings 'N Things
- Sewing (9+* at limit)
- Cloverbuds (ages 5-8)
- Baking (9-10* at limit)
- Advanced Baking (at limit)
- Sheep - Breeding & Market (9+*)
- Speaking with Confidence (12+*)
- Equestrian (with or without horse)
- Steer/Beef – Breeding & Market (9+*)
- Bee SPIN (meets in June & July only)
- Teen Ambassadors (13+ part of another club)
- Shooting Sports - .22 Rifle, Air Rifle,.22 Pistol, Air Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader (9+*)
* Note: 4-H member's age as of January 1, 2024
Additional information
- The 4-H year begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of each year.
- Calendars with date/time information is available at Sign Up Night.
- Projects times and dates vary, beginning and ending at different times during the year.
- Please do not purchase any animals or supplies prior to attending your first project meeting.
- For animal related projects, you must be zoned for, fund, provide and care for your own animal.
- Each project is a considerable time commitment. Please choose only those that you can fully commit to for all times/dates.
- There are no sign-up fees due at Sign Up Night. Some Projects have supply fees due at your first meeting.
- Parents/guardians generally must be at all 4-H meetings and activities for the entire time.
