4-H Youth and Development

Our 4-H program provides a creative a supportive environment in which culturally diverse youth and adults can reach their full potential. Our local county program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local county Extension staff.

The need for youth to gain basic life skills that will assist them to become knowledgeable, productive citizens, is among one of the counties major concerns. Teaching life skills will help youth become better communicators, more effective leaders, enhance their organizational and management abilities, improve self-motivation and self-esteem, foster cooperation and teach responsibility.

Additional 4-H Resources

Enrolling In Valencia County 4-H

The Valencia County 4-H enrollment period begins October 1st of each year and ends December 1st for youth ages 9-19.

The sooner you enroll, the more you will benefit from the 4-H Club experience and the more time there will be to work on 4-H Projects. Winter months are especially good for working on indoor projects.

4-H is a family program and youth do not need to have an animal project to be in 4-H. The sucess of the program is in direct proportion to the family support of the youth's involvement.

There is a special program called "Cloverbuds" for children 5-8 years of age. It is a parent/child family enrichment program.

You must enroll through a club's Organizational Leader. There are currently 19 4-H Clubs in Valencia County. They range in meeting places from Bosque Farms to Bernardo. Clubs might have a membership capacity limit so please call the Organizational Leader of your choice for club membership information.