Welcome to Coffey County 4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?

4-H is a community of young people across Kansas engaged in learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Caring adults who support our programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential. Adults can share guidance, knowledge and wisdom, as well as model respect and provide skills training.

4-H is a nationwide program. Each of the four H's of the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop.

Head, critical thinking, problem solving;
Heart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
Hands, serving others; and
Health, choosing healthy lifestyles.

4-H Pledge

The new 4-H year begins October 1st and goes through September 30th each year. In order to ensure that we are getting the most accurate and up-to-date lists out to our club and project leaders, Coffey County sets an enrollment deadline of December 1st. However, we must actually accept new enrollments throughout the entire 4-H year in accordance with Kansas 4-H policy. Those who enroll after December 1st should take into consideration that

You/your 4-Her may not reflect on project lists that have been sent to club and project leaders, therefore, you/your 4-Her may miss out on important project/club information
Members intending to show and sell livestock at the Coffey County Fair must attend 6 community meetings each year in order to be eligible to sell livestock in the Fair Premium Sale
The final day to add or drop projects is May 1st. In order to be able to participate in the Coffey County Fair 4-H project activities 4-Her's must be enrolled in projects by that date.

Cloverbuds Member (5-6 year olds)

The overall purpose of the 4-H Cloverbuds program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of five and six year olds by providing a unique educational opportunity. To become a 4-H Cloverbuds member, the child must have reached the age of 5 years old prior to January 1 of the current 4-H year. Youth who turn 7 prior to January 1 of the current 4-H year should enroll as an active 4-H member.

Cloverbuds enroll following the same two steps as a regular 4-H member enrollment. First, by completing a 4-H Online enrollment, and second by printing a report to sign and return to the extension office. THE DIFFERENCE WHEN ENROLLING: 4-H Cloverbuds should list "Cloverbuds Participant" as their project. No other projects may be selected.

Principles for Kansas 4-H Cloverbuds

Fun
Activity Focused
Cooperative
Non-Competitive
Group Centered Learning
Leader Directed
Positive
Success Oriented

4-H Cloverbuds may not participate in any competitive 4-H event. 4-H Cloverbuds members may showcase their exhibits at fairs and public events. 4H Cloverbuds may not have 4-H livestock projects that require long-term, ongoing care or weigh-ins, nor can the member participate as a competitive 4-H exhibitor within livestock divisions.

More information and resources for Cloverbuds can be found on the Kansas 4-H Page. Click here for a direct link to the page.

National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week will be taking place the week of October 6-12, 2024!

Make a Payment

4-H event registrations or other 4-H related items (excluding the 4-H program fee) may be paid through the KanPay Counter linked below. All card transactions are assessed a 2.5% service fee that is paid directly to KanPay.