Who can join?  
Youth, age 8 and in 3rd grade to age 18 as of January 1st of the current year, may become a 4-H club member. Youth age 9 as of January 1st are also able to be regular club members regardless of grade in school. 
Youth who are age 5 and in Kindergarten through second grade as of January 1 of the current year can become 4-H Cloverbuds. 4-H Clubs with Cloverbuds are listed with an * on the Ashland County 4-H Club Brochure. (see below)

2024 Ashland County 4-H Brochure

2024 Possible Projects

Where do I sign up?
Join a club near your home or school.  Experience 4-H with a friend, invite them to join with you.
 

The Ashland County 4-H Brochure gives you general information about joining 4-H,  4-H ages, 4-H Projects and Cloverbuds. 
This brochure also includes a listing of current 4-H Clubs and contact information.
Contact the 4-H Club of your choice to find out more information and to attend a meeting.

To Enroll in 4-H or to Re-Enroll in 4-H for another year, go to: 
https://v2.4honline.com

4Honline Help Sheet

When should I sign up?

Join anytime, but enroll with an Ashland County 4-H Club by April 15 to be able to take advantage of all the upcoming 4-H opportunities including exhibiting at the Ashland County Fair in September.
 
What is there to do?
Members, age 8 and in the 3rd grade to age 18 (or age 9 and in any grade) as of January 1st of the current year, select 4-H project(s) to explore through club and county activities.  Choose from more than 200 projects in the 2019 4-H Family Guide.  
 
Cloverbud members, age 5 and in Kindergarten until age 8 and in 2nd grade as of January 1st of the current year participate in non-competetive activities exploring a variety of fun, hands on interest areas.
 
Does it cost anything?
Your out of pocket costs for participating in 4-H will include one or more of the following types of expenses:
 
*  Project book/Resources -  Most project books cost $6.00.  Some projects require a one-time purchase of a Resource Handbook.
 
*  Project Items -  Supplies, materials, equipment, animals, facilities and other resources needed to complete the 4-H project learning.
 
*  Club Dues/ Fees -  Per member fee charged by some clubs used at the clubs discretion.  Please ask individual club advisors if they have a club fee.
 
*  4-H Events & Opportunities -  Fees charged for participation in events and opportunities such as camp, workshops, conferences, trips, etc.
 
What are the benefits?
Members make new friends, learn life skills, enhance self-esteem, achieve personal goals, develop positive relationships with peers and volunteers, and have fun learning and sharing as a family and a club.